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Later, Kotto married Toni Pettyjohn, and they also had three children together, before divorcing in 1989. Kotto married his third wife, Tessie Sinahon, who is from the Philippines, in 1998. Kotto was versed in the Hebrew liturgy and incorporated Jewish prayers at turning points throughout his life.
Mar 16, 2021 · After his divorce from Rita, Yaphet married Tony Pettyjohn, and the two of them also had three children together. They got divorced in 1989, and Yaphet married Tessie Sinahon, his third wife, almost a decade later. The two of them remained together until his death.
He was born in Harlem, New York, the son of Gladys, a nurse and army officer, and Abraham Kotto, a businessman-turned-construction worker. His father was a Cameroonian immigrant, of royal ancestry (his great-grandfather had been a king in pre-colonial days), and his mother's family was from Antigua and Panama.
- Actor, Writer, Director
- March 15, 2021
- November 15, 1939
Mar 16, 2021 · Kotto is survived by six children and had been married three times. Follow us on Facebook , external or on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts , external . If you have a story suggestion email...
Mar 16, 2021 · The couple separated when Mr. Kotto was a child, and he was raised by his maternal grandparents. Mr. Kotto said his career path was set by a fateful trip to the movies.
Mar 16, 2021 · John Gillis/AP. Yaphet Kotto, the charismatic actor who faced off with James Bond, a deadly alien and devious criminals in his long career, has died at age 81. Kotto's death was announced...
Mar 16, 2021 · Years later, he took one of his children to the spot where he had watched Dr. King. Suddenly, a group of Japanese tourists ran up to him. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) KOTTO: They all were...
