Richard Kiel - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 13, 1939 |
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| Died | September 10, 2014 (age 74) |
| Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Richard Kiel's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Portraying 'Jaws' in the James Bond films 'The Spy Who Loved Me' and 'Moonraker' |
Intro
Richard Kiel was an American actor best known for his role as the villain 'Jaws' in the James Bond films 'The Spy Who Loved Me' (1977) and 'Moonraker' (1979). Distinguished by his towering height and unique physical presence, Kiel appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career.
Early Life & Background
Richard Kiel was born in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Michigan and California. He was exceptionally tall, reaching 7 feet 1.5 inches due to acromegaly, a condition caused by excessive growth hormone. Before acting, he worked various jobs including as a nightclub bouncer and a cemetery plot salesman.
Career Highlights
- Played 'Jaws' in 'The Spy Who Loved Me' (1977) and 'Moonraker' (1979)
- Appeared in films such as 'The Longest Yard' (1974) and 'Happy Gilmore' (1996)
- Guest-starred in TV series including 'The Twilight Zone' and 'The Wild Wild West'
Trivia
- Kiel's character 'Jaws' is one of the few Bond villains to appear in more than one film.
- Due to his size and condition, Kiel often performed his own stunts but occasionally used body doubles for dangerous scenes.
- He co-wrote the novel 'Making It Big in the Movies', recounting his life and career.
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Richard Kiel was born the 13 September 1939.
Detroit, Michigan, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About September 13th, 1939, in brief:
- Day of the week: September 13th, 1939 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Goodbye, Mr. Chips directed by Sam Wood, Sidney Franklin
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