Iconic Quote
“(Jaws smiles with metal teeth — no dialogue needed)”
— Jaws, The Spy Who Loved Me / Moonraker
What Makes Them Great
Jaws is the indestructible henchman — a steel-toothed giant who survives everything from shark attacks to space stations. Kiel's physical charisma turned a silent enforcer into one of the franchise's most popular characters.
The Villain
Richard Kiel's Jaws is the most beloved henchman in Bond history — a seven-foot-two assassin with steel teeth who survives every encounter through sheer indestructibility. Kiel brought an unexpected warmth to what could have been a one-note brute. By Moonraker, Jaws had become so popular that he was given a love interest and defected to Bond's side. He is the henchman who transcended his role.
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