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Richard Kiel was an American actor known for playing Jaws in the James Bond films and Mr. Larson in Happy Gilmore. He was 7 ft 2 in tall and had gigantism, a condition caused by excess growth hormone.
Richard Kiel was a 7'2" tall actor who played giants, henchmen, and steel-toothed villains in films and TV shows. He is best known for his roles as Jaws in The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker, and as Mr. Larson in Happy Gilmore.
- January 1, 1
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
- January 1, 1
- Fresno, California, USA
Learn about the life and career of Richard Kiel, the actor who played the steel-toothed villain "Jaws" in two James Bond films. Find out his height, weight, family, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- September 13, 1939
- September 10, 2014
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Sep 12, 2014 · Richard Kiel, an actor whose intimidating frame and striking features made him a natural choice to play thugs, giants, alien creatures and villains of various stripes — notably Jaws, the assassin...
Sep 11, 2014 · Actor Richard Kiel - who played steel-toothed villain Jaws in two James Bond films - has died in California aged 74. The towering American star, who appeared in The Spy Who Loved Me in...
Jan 16, 2014 · Watch SPY Museum's interview with Richard Kiel, the actor who played the steel-toothed villain Jaws in two James Bond films. Learn about his career, his teeth, and his experience at the International Spy Museum.
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Richard Kiel was an American actor who played the steel-toothed Jaws in two James Bond movies and other roles. He was 7 feet 1.5 inches tall in his prime and appeared in many TV shows and films from 1958 to 2019.