On September 10, 2014, the world said goodbye to a giant of entertainment, longtime actor and stuntman Richard Kiel. Kiel was born on September 13, 1939. After a stint in the United States Navy, Kiel embarked on a career in acting, and his performance as the villain Jaws in two James Bond films (The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker) supplemented his growing reputation as a man of presence and stature. His tall, menacing frame was perfect for the villains he usually played. Kiel was not limited to one typecasting, however, and went on to appear in dozens of television shows, films, and voiceover performances over four decades. His roles ranged from the sympathetic alien in The Twilight Zone, to roles in Silver Streak, The Longest Yard, The Wild, Wild West, and The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island, the animated series Galtar and the Golden Lance and Happy Days, and other independent films. Although he was known for his mastery of physical comedy, he was also an accomplished stuntman, having acted as stunt coordinator, second unit director, and stunt performer in a wide range of productions. Kiel is survived by his wife Diane Kiel, daughter Jennifer Kiel, and son Christopher Kiel. Despite his physical size, Richard Kiel was a gentle giant, an actor who overcame public perception of his stature and managed to touch the hearts of his fans during several decades of performing. He will be remembered for his performances and his unique contributions to television, film, and stunt work.