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Actor Richard Kiel - who played steel-toothed villain Jaws in two James Bond films - has died in California aged 74. A spokeswoman for Saint Agnes Medical Center confirmed Kiel's death, but did not reveal the cause.

The 7ft 2in (2.18m) actor also appeared in the sports comedy Happy Gilmore, starring Adam Sandler, in 1996. He made his name as cable-chomping henchman Jaws opposite Roger Moore as 007. Sir Roger said he was “overcome with grief” at the death of his co-star. “We were on a radio programme together just a week ago,” said the former Bond star, adding “I can’t take it in”.

Kiel and Sir Roger were guests on BBC’s Radio 4 programme The Reunion, which aired on Sunday, along with Bond actress Britt Ekland, recalling their roles in the spy series. “I was very put off by the description of the character and I thought, well, they don't really need an actor, he's more a monster part,” said Kiel. “So I tried to change that view of it... I said if I were to play the part, I want to give the character some human characteristics, like perseverance, frustration.”

Sandro Monetti, director at Bafta in Los Angeles and a former showbiz reporter, described Kiel as having “teeth of steel, but a heart of gold”. He recalled the feelings at seeing the actor at James Bond: “It was like seeing kids meeting Santa Claus. Everyone has got such joyous memories of Jaws, and he had time for everybody.”

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Kiel grew up to be tall, with big hands and large feet. His first break came in 1959 when he played the alien Kanamit in Twilight Zone. He played many other roles in the 1960s and 1970s. He published an autobiography in 2002, called Making It Big in the Movies. 

In recent years, he spent much of his time touring the world and appearing at conventions to meet Bond fans.

 

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