Richard Kiel

Richard Dawson Kielwas an American actor. Standing 7 ft 2 in (218 cm) tall and often referred to as 'the Gentle Giant,', he was known for portraying Jaws in The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) and Moonraker (1979). Kiel's next-most-recognized role is the tough but eloquent Mr.

Larson in Happy Gilmore (1996). 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).