Richard Kiel, famous for Bond villain role of 'Jaws', dies aged 74 Actor known to millions as the most infamous villain of the James Bonds films dies in hospital in California http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/...r-Bond-villain-role-of-Jaws-dies-aged-74.html Actor Richard Kiel, best known for playing metal-mouthed James Bond villain Jaws, died on Wednesday at a hospital in Fresno, California. He was 74. Mr Kiel died at Saint Agnes Medical Center, hospital spokeswoman Kelley Sanchez said. She did not reveal any further details on the cause of his death, citing patient confidentiality. Standing 7 feet 2 inches (2.2 meters) tall, Mr Kiel’s imposing height made him one of the most recognisable villains in the James Bond film franchise, playing Jaws in 1977’s “The Spy Who Loved Me” and 1979’s “Moonraker” opposite Roger Moore’s Bond. “He was a very loyal friend and client for over 35 years, a terrific husband and father, and was not only a giant actor but a giant man,” said Steve Stevens, Mr Kiel’s agent. <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/xHPDIjWgMzw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
I was a big fan of his when those Bond movies came out. I used to watch those movies over and over again. Obviously, the tram fight was probably the most memorable one. The other one was where he spoke for the first time and he was just a gentle giant. He wasn't in very much but it only takes one or two to leave an impression for a lifetime. RIP
Thankfully, the writers allowed him to hook up with that well-endowed hottie who rescued him in Moonraker.
