Richard Kiel

Richard Kiel

Richard Dawson Kiel (September 13, 1939 – September 10, 2014) was a European-American actor. He is best known for his role as the steel-toothed Jaws in the James Bond movies The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) and Moonraker (1979), and as Mr. Larson in Happy Gilmore. Other notable films include The Longest Yard (1974), Silver Streak (1976), Force 10 from Navarone (1978), Cannonball Run II (1984), Pale Rider (1985) and Tangled (2010). Standing 7 feet 2 inches (2.18 m) tall and wore size 20 5E shoes. He frequently played intimidating strongmen or gentle giants. Kiel was married to Diane Rogers from 1974 until his death in 2014; they had four children and nine grandchildren.

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Richard Kiel Movies

Discover the best Richard Kiel movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Richard Kiel ranked by year and score.

1

Happy Gilmore (1996)

Comedy
Happy Gilmore never made it in hockey, but a thunderous slap-shot swing turns out to be worth a fortune on the fairway. With his grandmother about to lose her home...
Score 6.7
2

Moonraker (1979)

Action Adventure Science Fiction
When a space shuttle vanishes, Bond finds himself chasing a billionaire industrialist across continents and into the cosmos itself. Hugo Drax has ambitions that extend well beyond Earth, and his...
Score 6.2
3

The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

Action Adventure Thriller
When nuclear submarines vanish from both the Soviet and British navies, Cold War tensions spike toward catastrophe. Bond enters a shadow game where neither superpower can admit what they've lost,...
Score 6.8
4

The Longest Yard (1974)

Comedy Crime Drama
Paul Crewe was a pro quarterback before a point-shaving scandal landed him in a Florida penitentiary. Now the warden wants him to build a convict football team as a warm-up...
Score 6.7

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies starring Richard Kiel? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Richard Kiel are Happy Gilmore, Moonraker, and The Spy Who Loved Me.
How many movies and TV shows has Richard Kiel starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 4 titles starring Richard Kiel, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Richard Kiel worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography starring Richard Kiel maintains a strong average user rating of 6.6 out of 10 across all tracked titles.