Richard Kiel on Letterman, April 2, 1985

[@kelliethomas8171]

Richard was a family friend. Very nice, friendly, Godly man. Richard and my dad would hang out. Write songs and a movie.

[@keywiselocksmithssecuritys8342]

Wow how lovely to hear that information, I could see straight away he was a genuine nice peaceful person ❤

[@ScottDMoore]

Nice to hear man, Was he born again? Ive always liked this actor.

[@kaydublin5164]

😮

[@kelliethomas8171]

He was born again. He wrote a biography. My mom used to make shirts for him. The shirts looked like tents if I'd put one on. Once my brother and I picked him up at the airport. He would be surrounded. He would talk to everyone. Was a very humble man.

[@markoconnell804]

@@kelliethomas8171 so awesome to hear as I will get a chance to meet him in the future. 😊

[@bigsweaty8088]

"Im your biggest fan" seemed to go right over everyones head. Very charismatic dude, I was pleasantly surprised to see this

[@roccoreid2842]

Of course it went over their heads. ;-)

[@bigsweaty8088]

@@roccoreid2842 Well played sir. Excellent!

[@davidmurphy9974]

Why surprised? Expected a goon?

[@bigsweaty8088]

@@davidmurphy9974 I was surprised because it randomly popped up in my feed. I watched it because the interview was done very close to my date of birth, and love Letterman but conversely knew nothing of Rich. I didnt expect a goon, no, nor did I want one but I got one in you. Keep your snarky snide comments to yourself. How dare you try to throw shade on anything here.

[@soulerflare7]

@@bigsweaty8088 he's also in happy gilmore.

[@SERGIO-cr6uy]

This is one of the best interviews I've ever come across. Richard is naturally funny, such a pity Hollywood didn't use him more. May he rest in peace.

[@donnyvaughan9133]

Ya GREAT INTERVIEW, I NEVER KNEW HIS NAME, AFTER DAVE I ADMIRE HIM MORE!!

[@donnyvaughan9133]

Bless this GENTLE GIANT,RIP.

[@michaelb.42112]

I LOVE HIM SO MUCH !!!! Jaws, Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore...

[@paintedwarrior516]

Probably because he was a Godly man and the satanist of hollywierd don't like that

[@t-bo-lesotho]

He was the original Incredible Hulk.

[@bernardhornby8387]

What an absolute gentleman, Roger Moore was distraught, when he sadly passed, as they were very close friends, despite the films. God bless you Richard, you're part of my childhood!

[@frankcabanski9409]

They ended up as friends in the films.

[@BScott7220]

@@frankcabanski9409 and Jaws ended up with the very attractive blonde girl in their own space shuttle, if I recall.

[@luizsouza7979]

@@BScott7220 sim sim

[@tommcglone2867]

Richard really was a gentle giant off camera.

[@mikereiss4216]

He was great in those James Bond movies.

[@tubalooney]

“I was flying AA airlines, I couldn’t understand it, everyone was drinking...” That gag went for nothing... What a charming man :-)

[@douglaslally156]

Nice catch. That joke flew over me. Pun intended.

[@gasmanrus]

The audience were pretty grounded.

[@marratyne4481]

This joke has runway with itself

[@gregparrott]

I'll drink to that

[@moussetache1815]

@@douglaslally156 The kind of joke that goes under the radar

[@barry4134]

Who the hell would give this a thumbs down? This guy will be remembered forever!

[@alerey4363]

@proton flux a millenial midget

[@2liter8]

He was in The Evil That Men Do-Chas Bronson and more. Played a real evil dude. A fantastic movie! Charlie put him to death quickly and painfully.

[@driver4011]

@@2liter8 excellent actor, played perfect villain. could of played one of the villains alongside general zod in superman, n many other characters, roles.

[@Cloxxki]

Well, it *is* 4:3 so that sucks... They always will find a reason.

[@rickgorges3936]

@@2liter8 No he wasn't in that movie. Wrong guy.

[@passiton3801]

A big man with a sense of humour. A true gentle giant...

[@donnyvaughan9133]

All big guys aren't what you think they are at ❤!

[@Danimal77]

He was so well spoken and articulate. Clearly a very intelligent man.

[@GARY84ROCKS]

@@NoOne-kr4jc swing and ya missed

[@Herr.P]

He even owned Letterman a couple of times.

[@guyfroml]

And a great humor and wit!

[@carioca56]

Clearly

[@Darrigrande]

He was a star! The best villain ever!

[@dr.frick4552]

I met him a few years back before his passing. One of the nicest & kindest people in show business & a beautiful human-being. Not to mention funny and intelligent!

[@Dorelaxen]

Same here. Met him at a convention around 2010. He was clearly in pain and was drowsy from the painkillers he was on, but he took the time to greet every fan with a smile. I told him that nobody scared the crap out of me as a kid and made me laugh so hard as an adult like he did. He took my hand and laughed. I'm a big guy myself, 6'3" and 250lbs., but his absolutely engulfed mine. Absolutely wonderful man.

[@calebhargis2776]

I passed ways with him too within a few years before his passing it was late 2011 but I didn't speak because he was apparently with his family and didn't want to disturb him but it was at The Grand Canyon during the holidays it was eather Thanksgiving or Christmas. But he looked over at me and greeted although he wasn't feeling well as I could tell.

[@brucemoyers1006]

I worked at a large teaching hospital it the late '90's. His photos with sick kids were displayed and come to find out he had a reputation for visiting kids all over. CLASS ACT.

[@Venom_Dvbz]

🙌🏼

[@fernandochavez4312]

Flew out of Fresno back in 1985 and Mr Kiel was also a passenger. This was before cellphones and selfie’s. He signed autographs and took pic with anyone who had asked. Heck of a nice guy. Thanks

[@RamsLakersDodgers]

He’s buried at Belmont Cemetery in Fresno.

[@NonyaDamnbusiness]

In real life Richard Kiel was hilarious. The joke about the gap in his teeth was both self-deprecating and a little dig at Dave and you can see it took Dave completely by surprise. Rest in peace, Mr. Kiel.

[@m.h.5510]

The guy was actually smooth with his lines it was cool to see.

[@4himsanctified]

@@m.h.5510 very

[@LostNCyberspace]

It absolutely caught him off guard! He had to recoup but he loved it. He's usually the one to throw such digs around!

[@danblanchard1858]

Dave often pokes fun at himself, but when its not in his control and dropped on him like that; you can tell its unsettling for him.

[@gogo-vq4vr]

what? he is dead?

[@bobosims1848]

What a great guy, and such good sense of humor. Absolutely fantastic!

[@phillytheflyerable]

I just sleep in shifts lmao

[@SgtSteel1]

Yeah, a funny guy. I enjoyed this.

[@rayl9335]

"I sleep in shifts". Classy guy. Love this type of subtle humor. Several zingers flew right over audience.

[@SDSen]

what does it mean?

[@agunther08]

Yeah he had 30 IQ points on the audience, he was really funny. Wish he was still with us.

[@brunoottina293]

There is no smarter than this guy and there is not a better gentleman than himself. Friendly, humble, attaching. RIP Mr Richard Kiel.

[@WolfieRich1]

Richard Kiel is such a gentle and charming giant. An inspiration

[@Xanatos21]

He is also what you would call a "gentle giant". He may look very intimidating at first, but in reality, he wouldn't even hurt a fly.

[@fameofgame1955]

he will be missed 🙂👍❤

[@iblockpuncheswithmyface1490]

I heard someone say he has a high IQ. Real smart guy.

[@4seeableTV]

And he sort of looked like Letterman on steroids.

[@thedisabledwelshman9266]

Xanatos21 unless provoked lol.

[@corralesderabago]

I was fortunate enough to meet him twice in 3 years before his passing. Really a great nice guy.

[@arklat]

In the Fresno area? I met him when I lived in Bass Lake. Very nice man.

[@NickiesAdventureChannel]

How wonderful is this !!!! I had no idea what an absolute gentleman Richard was !!! His charisma and charm shines through effortlessly

[@RikerLovesWorf]

"Haven't you ever seen a a guy with a space between his teeth?" Hahaha and the zoom on David. What a great wit Richard Kiel was, awesome guy.

[@超虎生活]

He really seems like one of those people who you can say you are a better person for knowing. Bless his soul.

[@cybrunel1016]

" I'm one of your biggest fans ". LOL. Class act.

[@jdunnatl]

I'll admit it....I just got that. 🤣

[@David.L291]

@Elsa Debroglie i don't get it either , was it a joke?

[@Trident750UK]

Elsa Debroglie one of your BIGGEST fans......derrrr..!!!

[@take7upyours822]

@@David.L291 You were the kid who always raised his hand to ask your bully if it was okay to speak. Thought I recognized you.

[@CruceEntertainment]

My uncle was friends with Richard. He visited him at his home. He was a really nice guy. RIP

[@Heroesworkshop]

"And you can count...on me. Waiting for you in the parking lot."

[@Blahbevava]

"guns don't kill people, I do" LMAO

[@bernhardtsen74]

@@Blahbevava "Stay Still" punch "NOOOhh"

[@patrciaclemons8183]

Hell yes love

[@Shane-Singleton]

Shooter McGavin experienced true fear in that moment.

[@ninopapalia1461]

@@Shane-Singleton Happy - "Hey he stole my jacket" "I believe that's Mr.Gilmores"

[@johnraines4825]

I met him in Chicago in the late 90s. What a nice fellow. Very friendly. Loved his work.

[@meangreen323]

This guy is such a charming man. Excellent sense of humor . Rip big guy

[@johngonzalez624]

Richard Kiel looked like a giant version of Letterman.

[@MrSwinefuzz]

I was gonna say the same thing. I hoped DL would point it out, but he didn't have the guts.

[@johngonzalez624]

@@MrSwinefuzz Twins before Twins.

[@johngonzalez624]

@@anhidric1 absolutely, doppelgangers.

[@matrixmirage2148]

Nope, Richard Kiel looks like Alexander Ovechkin LOL

[@arthurguerra1079]

Too funny man I was thinking the same thing

[@bigcatdaddy76016]

My son met Richard and his wife at DFW airport, he'll never forget how kind he was to him. When my son shook his hand, my son told me, "Dad, my hand disappeared!"....So would mine son!

[@TELEVISIONARCHIVES]

Yes. Richard was a very kind man.

[@emanuelechiocchio2184]

A really smart guy, gentle and composed. With a good humour too. A very pleasant person. Didn't know him, what a surprise.

[@DKDonson]

Mr Kiel started out with a great joke :-I'm one of your biggest fans. Went right over everybodys heads.

[@ElroyMcDuff]

Me included. =)

[@brianf9615]

I just got it now!

[@bumblefritz]

"Went right over everybody's heads." I see what you did there.

[@stevenmanchester2104]

literally

[@MsSmitty9]

AA Airlines Too. Everyone was drinking like crazy. 😂

[@EclecticArtsMedia]

Thank you for uploading this! I had the pleasure of chatting with Mr. Kiel for a good 30 minutes back in 2012. He ws a true gentleman with fantastic stories. RIP good sir.

[@MusicforMe123]

Funny how the biggest guys are the ones that are most gentle.

[@dirtymuzzie112]

Idk. I heard he tortured kittens to death with pliers.

[@garpfunkel2876]

Kemper

[@taunteratwill1787]

He used to kick the shit out of children.

[@jondavidlloyd1986]

It's (usually) because they never have to experience bullying so they grow up to be pretty well adjusted. They also (usually) don't have anything to prove to anyone since it's generally accepted that they could kick anybody's ass if they wanted to.

[@gionncaomhinmorpheagh4791]

@@jondavidlloyd1986, that's certainly true, but such folks also prevent bullying from the offset. Where I grew up in Dungarvan, Co Waterford in the RoI, there were the three brothers Jamey, Jimmy and Ernie O'Brien. They were, in age and in size (at that time, 1960), 16, 18 and 20 - 6'8", 6'9" and 6'10". If they ever heard of anyone being bullied, they turned up. Bullying over! MsG

[@zq9m3xh8]

Had the pleasure of meeting him briefly about 15 years ago. An extremely nice guy. And quite funny in interviews! RIP sir.

[@richardmorris7063]

Met Richard at la international airport about 6 most after this interview.

[@kevinpatrick8788]

He was great in the original The Longest Yard movie from 1974 . Richard played quite a few hilarious characters over the years of his career .

[@davidpage3893]

I loved the scene in the Longest Yard when Connie Shockner broke Samson’s nose. Samson said he didn’t want to play football anymore and said Shockner broke his nose on purpose. Then Crew yelled at Shockner, “ TELL HIM YOU’RE…tell him you’re sorry”.

[@glenbard657]

"I think I broke his fucking neck."

[@rkemp3298]

“And You Can Count On Meeting Me In The Parking Lot’!

[@jamescianfarani8682]

He was in twilight zone. In To serve man

[@saxonsteve]

Seems like a real humble person. Rest In Peace Mr. Kiel

[@michaelsuarez1126]

The greatest gentle giant! The most formidable bond villain. RIP your one of a kind!

[@maxfrankow1238]

Only “villain” to have lived through his encounters with 007.

[@vxer1000]

@@maxfrankow1238 They had to keep him around. The audiences loved him.

[@davidpage3893]

I would’ve loved to see Richard Kiel and Andre the Giant in a comedy movie.

[@effie1234567]

RIP Richard Kiel, what a gent.

[@theonepianistguy]

Phenomenally talented man. Articulate, charming, intelligent, and charismatic. Rest In Peace Mr. Kiel!

[@michaelfrgegaard881]

He will always be my number one James Bond villain.

[@jordanmusikwerks1047]

Dude, he was frightening as a James Bond villain. His hand completely covered roger Moore’s face!

[@johnmc3862]

Your comment saved my life.

[@frankpeck1448]

Just a few short years before his passing, he was at the California State Fair in Sacramento, selling still prints from his motion pictures. If you purchased any prints, he would pose with you, with one of his many gruesome expressions, so I did, and my daughter snapped the photo, which I treasure very much. Indeed, a very kind and intelligent gentleman, with a great sense of humor. RIP Richard Kiel.

[@kyokogodai-ir6hy]

I always loved his voice, along with his acting. A wonderful person.

[@Gerkinstock]

He and Ted Cassidy both had great voices. Kiel played The Incredible Hulk in the pilot and Cassidy did the voice (grunts & roars).

[@bobbyhood101]

He was a very decent person and a great character actor his ability to project his height and strength without being a loathsome person was a talent in itself!

[@Holdington]

I met him once and he was indeed a very nice man.

[@mrolsen6987]

@@Holdington cool! Yea he seams like a really nice dude, the one you want as your neighbor, or the one you want as your best buddy and have a beer with.

[@mygirlpiper]

Bobby Hood I believe he played the ghost on Gilligans Island ! And I remember that one his lines was " I hear feet steps 🤣

[@ztilb123]

Leo Licht 8

[@likilikiki]

@@VeganV5912 Fuck off

[@jerrymuzak4534]

Bless his soul. Rest in peace to a cool dude.

[@ronanrogers4127]

What a charming man. He lived a long life for one so big.

[@MalcoDude]

Wow never seen this dude in an interview before! What a legend! Such a great sense of humour. Lost on kids of today!

[@timothy790110]

He must have hated talking about his size in every interview when he's clearly a very intelligent man

[@jackflash743]

I do wish these talk show hosts would ask sensible questions.

[@Onlinesully]

Lenny Tobin Yeah the size char could be left out or just kept to a minute, and then move on to his movies etc.

[@duradim1]

I don't know. He seemed comfortable in his own skin.

[@Onlinesully]

duradim1 yeah he did seem ok with the chat

[@memyselfandi2506]

Atkins Paints The World! Lol he brought it up first

[@Triumph2024.]

Wow. I'd seen this guy dozens of times as 'Jaws' in the 007 movies and never even knew his name back then. Then aside from his hilarious appearence in 'Happy Gilmore' much later, I'd never actually heard him speak. This interview definitely displays that Richard Kiel was a funny, engaging and intelligent man in addition to being a memorable character actor. He also seemed like a really nice guy, very down to earth. I like him more for having seen this. Very cool.

[@robertbishop5357]

Richard was a tremendous talent who was a strong Christian man. I loved him in the James Bond movies, the wild wild west, and Cannon Ball Run movies.

[@juvenilegolden]

Can you reccomend his best wild west films

[@Phantom_binovirex8974]

Wild wild west is the name of the movie i guess he's in the original

[@SonnyGTA]

Feed Me To My Enemies Pale Rider

[@metaldad1967]

The Twilight Zone " To Serve Man"

A superb episode.

[@tw364]

He was a sweetheart, met him about 30 years ago at a business he owned. Cool and very funny. RIP Richard.

[@hemi426bee69]

I met Richard Kiel at a Sci-Fi convention back in April of 2001 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a really nice guy. RIP Bro...

[@munchkinmodelingman72GAM2]

I miss these types of talk shows , not like these we have now a days .

[@dereksmallsuk]

all talk shows are shit

[@takedshineov3366]

@@dereksmallsuk Craig Ferguson was the last good one, though Conan is still producing good stuff (at least I think he is, there seems to be new content on his page here everyday), he's great in fairness.

[@frankwildman5799]

I agree. C'mon jimmy Kimmel and Fallon. So sick of what we have as entertainment now. Bring Conan o'Brien to a reg station. Hes the only good one left.

[@loveisthething]

Why is everybody always comparing than with now? It's so tiring

[@raychambers3646]

They are not about the guests but the host.

[@Dave-lr2wo]

Tons of subtle jokes. Super engaging, bright guy. Pretty interesting.

[@peterawaya]

I met him at a surgery center in 2004 and he was a genuinely nice man. Very personable.

[@oldscool65]

Met him and took a picture with him at a Star Trek convention in Las Vegas shortly before he passed RIP Richard.

[@DesertPackrat]

What a wonderful man and I am sure missed by his friends and family. Through his performances he is a part of my memories.

[@stonecoldfan3167]

He also played Samson in the original Longest Yard with Burt Reynolds

[@AndyStraus-nq8db]

"I think i broke his fuckin neck!"

[@jerrymuzak4534]

@@AndyStraus-nq8db BEST LINE EVER! LOLOL

[@Naughtybaz]

I'm sorry

[@billgreen6144]

He was such a kind and sincere man. Greatly missed.

[@mikewilliams7985]

Anybody I heard talk about him that worked with him always said what a sweet and caring soul he was.

[@billyrock8305]

Richard is brilliant! What a charming, funny, kind and intelligent man.

[@tims.2832]

I never knew how smart and funny Kiel actually was. What a great interview.

[@alanw505]

Love this guy. And Clint's still pumping out great movies 34 years later.

[@v-town1980]

I love the old Late Night show, but Damn those short interviews. Richard seemed like such a great guy with cool stories, he should have had a half hour on this show.

[@lucassabath3304]

Rifleman, pale rider, jaws this man is an amazing actor with great talent bless him

[@hutchmusician]

What a classy guy. I’m so pleased to learn that he was as splendid in real life as he was iconic on film.

[@m1garand164]

He was pure charisma, and wit. Great sense of humor. All around nice guy. What a giant of a man in every way Richard Kiel was/is. Hope you’re being you wherever you are Richard!

[@snookslayer4559]

That's not what I expected having never heard Kiel in an interview before.... Kiel comes off as smart, funny and genuine. Letterman didn't give him a proper interview - seemed like he had lots of great stories.

[@missayawk]

He didn't like him mentioning the gap teeth.Dave is obviously sensitive to that.

[@dmace81]

@@missayawk Thats why I always liked Conan best out of late night hosts he could laugh at himself. The rest could joke but when someone joked about them they couldnt take it.

[@gypsyoutlaw2954]

AA airlines...which I didn't understand because people were drinking everywhere...classic.

[@chuckoneill4229]

right!

[@popeyedoyle2103]

Went over most of their heads.. except Kiel

[@bigsteed007]

Sadly, I think most people thought all he was doing was “saying” the airlines name after saying he wasn’t going to.

[@sinisa5567]

Exactly bigsteed , i did that.

[@karendegraaf1146]

Gypsy Outlaw Americam Airlines...AA, didnt want to name them.

[@JKNEVER69]

He was a very likeable man who is sadly missed.

[@billymayshere.o]

30 years later nails it on happy Gilmore for an entire new generation

[@gregben4002]

Where he wore one of the great t-shirts: Guns don't kill people / I kill people

[@naysayer1238]

? 30 years? It was a little over 10 years later.

[@michaelkoszowski3716]

I loved at the end where he was chasing "shooter jenning's at the end ..lol ...."I believe that belongs to me. Gilmore" ...lol.

[@kaylamarie8309]

Richard Kiel..i always loved seeing him in movies. Just a gentle giant of a guy. RIP Sir and thanks for all the entertainment

[@max4furious]

Rest easy Richard, you've always be remembered.

[@josez1]

this was great !!! - thanks for posting Don !

[@S7EVE_P]

Pale Rider is a brilliant film...well worth a watch if you haven't seen it (or even if you have!)

[@kevindupre4014]

"ICE,......ICE...."

[@trentrock3210]

He split that rock in half!

[@tonybarfridge4369]

Steve Powell yeah Clints best movie that i can recall, and he's made a lot

[@timhaskins4737]

A remake of Shane from the 60s

[@HugoSoup57]

Tony Barfridge Unforgiven is his best film and easily one of the best westerns of all time. Love that movie!

[@yuljohnson5502]

A man of his amazing size and great classic acting ability made for an extraordinary talent,love you Richard!

[@danbanks7930]

Richard lived in Fresno ca. For many years... he was a local tv commercial celebrity, and loved to meet people and talk about his career... very humble guy

[@RamsLakersDodgers]

Yes he’s buried at Belmont Cemetery in Fresno.

[@richardlugar6868]

Lived at Yosemite Lakes.

[@anarchistatheist1917]

I first saw Mr Kiel as Jaws in the james bond movie moonraker, and then in Happy Gilmore, then in a episode of gilligan's island. Rest in peace Mr Kiel.

[@nopcshere6097]

He also had a role in 'The Monkees ' , playing a Frankenstein-type monster.

[@timarmas8497]

He was such a nice man. Our family met him and his lovely wife at an event.

[@michaelmoran4174]

Met him at a party right after Moonraker. I was a kid. A wonderfully nice person. More interested in being genine than playing a part. Great guy!

[@dougblush2887]

Class act I met him once at a Fangoria convention got his autograph and a photo with him. R. I. P. Richard Kiel

[@maxwellthepig4419]

Thank you for this trip down memory lane. Good times. RIP Mr. Kiel.

[@tonytrotta9322]

Richard Kiel was born in Detroit, Michigan and played the strongman in the movie Roustabout with Elvis and also played in the Clint Eastwood movie Pale Rider. Great interview!

[@195511SM]

Wasn't he also in that movie....'Eegah'?

[@tonytrotta9322]

@@195511SM Yes, he was.

[@goldenagenut]

I met him at a convention shortly before he passed. He was a very kind, interesting man. I bought his book about the original Cassius Clay, good read - I'm probably the only person to get a photo with him without him putting his tremendous hand over my face lol. RIP Mr Kiel

[@bardia8905]

There was much more to this guy than just his stature. Great actor who really brought his characters to life. Rest in peace Mr Kiel

[@andrewmcglashan5041]

What a character, great sense of humour and sharp wit. Could watch and listen to him all day.

[@dontuno]

Came here by accident and stayed till the end. What a gent and a highly entertaining fellow.

[@ATWDigital]

What a nice man

[@tomfarley226]

He was alive when they filmed the movie Silver Streak (1976) with Gene Wilder and Richard Prior (they are dead too). If you haven't watched it I recommend you all do.

[@brucegordon7248]

He played in an episode on the Twilight Zone called "To Serve Man".

[@amirspellman3526]

He Was one of the aliens classic

[@brucegordon7248]

@@amirspellman3526 Right, I think they called themselves the Kenament's or a name similar to that.

[@brucegordon7248]

@Whitaker's World Yes it was.

[@Tom_Van_Zandt]

Oh snap! That WAS him...I always wondered why that alien looked so familiar. That's one of the all-time great episodes, too.

[@brucegordon7248]

@@Tom_Van_Zandt It took me awhile to figure it out too.

[@jimmywhite11]

R.I.P Richard Kiel 9/13/39 - 9/10-14 (he just missed his 75th by 3 days).

[@vikramad36]

Is it challenging for men of that physical stature to live past 80?

[@richb.4374]

I'm no doctor, but I believe the heart of a man this big is under a huge strain to pump blood throughout that giant body.

[@sinclairjg]

He must have led an active and healthy life.

[@APOCALYPSE_X-MEN]

@Ra HoWa Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is still going strong at age 72, though he's never been over 270 pounds at his heaviest.

[@creatorsremose]

You don't expect such an imposing man to be witty and funny. Both Letterman and the audience were too much in awe of him to even notice most of his jokes, which were brilliant! I almost barfed when he put his hand on Letterman and you could the blood leaving Letterman's face.

[@yuljohnson5502]

Love the classic scene from Moonraker when Richard jumped from one Cable car to the next in one single bound,cool scene performed by a great actor!!!

[@mikenichols2619]

I actually met this guy and his family at los angels international airport actually walked up and talked with him and his family they were all very nice great guy saw him in Burt Reynolds movies 🎥 back in the day 👍

[@robmasiello7028]

I was a Bellman on the Las Vegas Strip 20 years ago, I met many celebrities, But Richard was the most Star Struck moment, As a huge James Bond fan I couldn’t believe I was face to face with Jaws. He tipped me $20, nice guy. And let me tell you he was Huge in person.

[@robroberts1473]

he was a good dude.

[@sepanta8762]

What a delightful person!

[@truthtold9084]

Mr. Kiel was also on the second episode of “I Dream of Jeannie” but I will always remember him as Jaws.

[@Dunderslag]

I just saw it a few weeks ago. I needed some time to recognize him, though.

[@truthtold9084]

👍🏽

[@8311XHT]

He sent me a short letter in 90 or 91 with his picture when I was a soldier taking part in operation Desert Storm over in the Persian gulf. Lived next door to my Aunt in CA I guess and she asked him to. Don't know how I got to this video, it was just there so I clicked on it.

[@gallery7596]

He was in the original "Longest Yard," Jaws in two James Bond movies, played all the aliens featured in the classic T. Zone episode "To Serve Man", and he was both the Diablero and Per Malfait in "Kolchak: The Night Stalker." Quite a memorable career.

[@Number4lead]

The Night stalker was and is an awesome serious. He was also Happy Gilmours former boss turned fan, Mr Larsen.

[@chonconnor6144]

A great resume almost any actor would envy, he certainly made the most of his situation.

[@andrewst3302]

He was also on an episode of The Monkees

[@Number4lead]

I just recently saw an episode of Nancy Drew and the hardy boys where he guest starred.

[@SugarfreeYT]

His hands are so big!! He is like two Lettermans. Just finished watching Moonraker again, wondered what Richard Kiel is like, watched this and just like Jaws he turns out to be a real nice guy!

[@bowtieguy377]

I was always thrilled when watching a film and Richard K. would pop up. He always added something special to each part and was always in demand for both the small and big screen.

[@toddmayer6859]

Richard was a devote follower of Christ. Good hearted, truly a great friend to others

[@rayspeakmon2954]

That is such wonderful news! I never met him but can't wait to see him at the Marriage Supper!

[@donalddumb7253]

Nice to know he was a good person, despite being believer.

[@alexanderangelo7284]

​@@donalddumb7253 "In spite of..."?

[@fezzik7619]

Well nobody’s perfect

[@donmorton4597]

Kiel’s a class act and warranted a better interview.

[@patrickarmstrong1948]

I agree. Letterman just kind of talked around him, rather than letting Kiel stay on topic.

[@Pighood]

Well Letterboi's a total dick, so...

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Needs a different show then lolz