Actor Richard Kiel 1939-2014 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 09-10-2014, 08:22 PM

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Richard Kiel, who became famous for portraying the James Bond villain, Jaws ... died Wednesday afternoon at the age of 74 ... TMZ has learned.

Kiel starred in dozens of movies over the span of 50 years ... though his Jaws character became his most iconic role after debuting in 1977's "The Spy Who Loved Me" alongside Roger Moore. He returned in "Moonraker" two years later.

The 7-foot-2 Kiel also co-starred with Adam Sandler in the golf classic "Happy Gilmore."

Kiel had broken his leg last week and was in a hospital in Fresno, CA. A family member tells us he passed away this afternoon in the hospital -- and it's unclear if his death was connected to the leg injury.

Regulus · 09-10-2014, 08:50 PM

Richard.

Among the roles he also played a role in two Lassie Episodes. "The Journey" (Season 9) and "The Voyager" (Season 13).

Penny Lane · 09-10-2014, 08:57 PM

I didn't recognize the name but I sure do recognize the picture! RIP

irehtman · 09-10-2014, 09:21 PM

RIP Richard Keil...

Vahan · 09-10-2014, 10:02 PM

May he rest in peace.

Mace Dolex · 09-11-2014, 12:37 AM

RIP, I think it a year ago that I saw him do signings at a convention and he was riding around in a golf cart thingy.

Marvo301 · 09-11-2014, 02:11 PM

Richard Kiel

comedyfreak · 09-14-2014, 10:32 AM

RIP Richard Kiel. I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet him in person at the Hollywood Collector's show a few years ago. He was a really nice person.

irehtman · 09-23-2014, 05:06 PM

He also appeared in "Pale Rider", starring Clint Eastwood.

AB · 09-23-2014, 05:31 PM

Rest in peace.

MacLeaper · 09-25-2014, 03:22 PM

Richard Kiel was probably most famous as James Bond villian Jaws, of course, but he's been in a number of other things too. The name is most familiar to me because he guest-starred in the pilot episode of "The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries"- "The Mystery of the Haunted House" (featuring The Hardy Boys).
He was a great actor and I know he will be missed. May God comfort his family during this sad time.

09-10-2014, 08:22 PM	#1
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09-10-2014, 08:50 PM	#2
Regulus Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 07, 2011 Location: Port Orange, Florida Avatar - Poiuyt Posts: 3,374	Richard. Among the roles he also played a role in two *Lassie* Episodes. "The Journey" (Season 9) and "The Voyager" (Season 13).
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09-11-2014, 02:11 PM	#7
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09-14-2014, 10:32 AM	#8
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,060	RIP Richard Kiel. I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet him in person at the Hollywood Collector's show a few years ago. He was a really nice person. Attached Images
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09-10-2014, 09:21 PM	#4
irehtman Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 15, 2013 Location: Montgomery County, Maryland Posts: 4,826	RIP Richard Keil...

09-10-2014, 10:02 PM	#5
Vahan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2008 Posts: 2,712	May he rest in peace.

09-11-2014, 12:37 AM	#6
Mace Dolex Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 12, 2013 Posts: 2,669	RIP, I think it a year ago that I saw him do signings at a convention and he was riding around in a golf cart thingy.

09-23-2014, 05:06 PM	#9
irehtman Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 15, 2013 Location: Montgomery County, Maryland Posts: 4,826	He also appeared in "Pale Rider", starring Clint Eastwood.

09-23-2014, 05:31 PM	#10
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09-25-2014, 03:22 PM	#11
MacLeaper Child of the 80s Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 20, 2001 Posts: 3,359	Richard Kiel was probably most famous as James Bond villian Jaws, of course, but he's been in a number of other things too. The name is most familiar to me because he guest-starred in the pilot episode of "The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries"- "The Mystery of the Haunted House" (featuring The Hardy Boys). He was a great actor and I know he will be missed. May God comfort his family during this sad time.
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