Richard Kiel Biography

Born as	Richard Dawson Kiel
Occup.	Actor
From	USA
Born	September 13, 1939 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Age	84 years

Richard Kiel was born on September 13, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Best known for his imposing elevation of 7 ft 1.5 in (217 centimeters) and also unique deep voice, he was an American actor renowned for playing the notable character of "Jaws" in the James Bond films.

Maturing, Kiel's family members transferred to Los Angeles, where Kiel participated in Baldwin Park High School. At first, the young Kiel pursued a career in creating and also acting by enlisting at the Los Angeles City College. While working different chores to sustain himself, Kiel took courses in voice acting and motion picture production. He eventually shifted his focus towards acting after meeting manufacturer Irvin Kershner.

Getting going in Hollywood was not an easy job for Kiel. He encountered many battles to find job, attributed to his exceptional height. Nonetheless, he began his acting occupation in the late 1950s, showing up in numerous television shows such as "Laramie", "The Twilight Zone", "The Wild West", and "I Dream of Jeannie".

Kiel's big-screen debut was available in 1960 with the movie "The Phantom Planet". For many years, he showed up in many films, with his defining role in the 1973 movie, "The Longest Yard". Showing his acting adaptability, he represented a Serbian football gamer in the ridiculing comedy.

The very same year, his job catapulted to international stardom with his representation of "Jaws", the unrelenting villain with metal teeth in the James Bond franchise. Followers were enthralled as Kiel improved the duty in the films "The Spy Who Loved Me" (1977) and also "Moonraker" (1979). Dealing with the acclaimed actor Roger Moore, who played James Bond during these films, made Kiel a house name, sealing his condition as a famous villain in the world of movie theater.

In addition to acting, Kiel co-wrote and also starred in the 1981 family members movie "The Humanoid". Venturing into voice acting, Kiel lent his ability to the animated feature movies and also TV collection, including "Tangled" (2010) in which he voiced the personality of Vlad.

Despite his imposing presence and also lawless functions, Kiel's co-stars and close friends, that included Roger Moore, understood him as a gentle and kind-hearted person. Kiel was passionate regarding securing and preserving the atmosphere, leading him to sign up with several charities as well as charitable organizations focused on environmental preservation.

Throughout his profession, Kiel obtained several honors, consisting of a Best Supporting Actor nomination from the Golden Globe Awards in 1974 for his role in "The Longest Yard". In 2004, Kiel was among the receivers of the Tall Club International's "Height of Excellence" honor, offered to people that have actually excelled in their occupations as well as act as good example for the high neighborhood.

Personal Life: Kiel was married to Faye Daniels from 1960 up until their divorce in 1973. The couple had 4 kids together. In 1974, he married Diane Rogers, with whom he had 2 kids. The pair continued to be with each other until Kiel's fatality in 2014.

On September 10, 2014, Kiel passed away at the age of 74 after dealing with a cardiac arrest at Saint Agnes Medical Center in Fresno, California. The acting globe mourned the passing away of a talented and also really one-of-a-kind entertainer. His sterling profession as well as distinct style will certainly continue to resonate with target markets for generations to come.

Our collection contains 5 quotes who is written / told by Richard.

Related authors: Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Roger Moore (Actor)

Filmography:

1961 The Phantom (Action, Adventure, TV Movie)
1962 Eegah (Horror)
1963 Lassie's Great Adventure (Action, Adventure)
1963 The Nutty Professor (Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction)
1963 House of the Damned (Horror, Thriller)
1964 The Nasty Rabbit (Comedy)
1965 The Human Duplicators (Science Fiction)
1967 A Man Called Dagger (Action, Adventure)
1970 The Boy Who Stole the Elephant (Family, Drama, Adventure, TV Movie)
1975 Flash and the Firecat (Action, Crime)
1977 The Spy Who Loved Me (Adventure, Action, Thriller)
1978 Force 10 from Navarone (Drama, Adventure, War)
1978 The Phoenix (Action, Fantasy)
1979 Moonraker (Action, Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction)
1979 The Humanoid (Fantasy, Science Fiction)
1981 So Fine (Comedy)
1983 Hysterical (Horror, Comedy, Fantasy, Family)
1984 Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street (Action, Comedy)
1985 Pale Rider (Western)
1985 Mob Busters (Crime, Action, Comedy)
1989 Think Big (Comedy)
1990 The Giant of Thunder Mountain (Western, Drama, Family)
1996 Happy Gilmore (Comedy)
2000 Inside 'The Spy Who Loved Me' (Documentary)
2010 Tangled (Animation, Family)

5 Famous quotes by Richard Kiel

"It is always more fun to play a bad guy than to be yourself as you can create a character unlike your own and be someone you are not for a change"

"To be loved is important as is having a sense of accomplishment but to love is equally important in life especially when it is combined with taking action to do something for someone else to make their life better"

"Once a Bond fan, always a Bond fan"

"Not only did God deliver me from the bondage of alcoholism, he also blessed my family financially because of my commitment to honor what he had done for me and for not doing what I believed could possibly be destructive to others"

"I am actually 7 foot and and one-half inches tall. I say Seven two because it's easier. Unlike some tall skinny guys I am really "big" weighing around 350 pounds"