Richard Kiel

Movie Actor

Birthday September 13, 1939

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Detroit, MI

DEATH DATE Sep 10, 2014 (74)

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About

Actor whose daunting size allowed him to portray intimidating figures, such as the steel-toothed Jaws in the James Bond movies. He also played Mr. Larson in Happy Gilmore and in 2010, he voiced the character Vlad in the film Tangled.

Before Fame

He appeared in sci-fi shows such as Mystery Science Theatre 3000.

Trivia

He was in a serious car accident, which forced him to walk with a cane, and has since retired from acting.

Family Life

He married Diane Rogers in 1974.

Associated With

He appeared alongside Adam Sandler in the 1996 comedy Happy Gilmore.