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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 · The actor, who starred as Jaws in the James Bond film, "The Spy Who Loved Me" and "Moonraker," died of possible acute myocardial infarction, or a possible heart attack, at St. Agnes Medical Center in Fresno, Calif., according to a death certificate obtained by TMZ. Richard Kiel Dies at 74.
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, who played the towering, steel-toothed baddie "Jaws" in two James Bond movies, has died. He was 74. The 7-foot-2 inch (2.18-meter) US actor, who made a career impersonating giants...