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Richard Dawson Kiel (September 13, 1939 – September 10, 2014) was an American actor. Standing 7 ft 2 in (218 cm) tall, he was known for portraying Jaws in The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) and Moonraker (1979). Kiel's next-most-recognized role is the tough but eloquent Mr. Larson in Happy Gilmore (1996).
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.
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Oct 9, 2014 · Richard Kiel Dies at 74. The paperwork also indicates that Kiel also suffered from coronary artery disease. Kiel, who stood at more than 7-feet tall, is survived by his wife, Diane, and their four children. His representative, Steven Stevens, remembered his client and friend as "a giant actor, a giant man, a giant friend."
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...
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.
Sep 11, 2014 · Richard Kiel (front) and Roger Moore at a ceremony in 2007 to honor Moore with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Kiel, who played Jaws in two Bond films opposite Moore, died Wednesday. He was...