Brion James
Actor
- Born
- February 20, 1945 · Redlands, California, USA
- Died
- August 7, 1999 (age 54)
Brion Howard James (February 20, 1945 – August 7, 1999) was an American character actor. Known for playing the character of Leon Kowalski in the movie Blade Runner, James portrayed a variety of colorful roles in well-known American films such as 48 Hrs., Another 48 Hours, Tango & Cash, Silverado, Red Heat, The Player and The Fifth Element. James' commanding screen presence and formidable physique at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall usually resulted in his casting as a heavy, appearing more frequently in lower budget horror and action films throughout the 1980s and 1990s. James appeared in more than 100 films before he died of a heart attack aged 54.
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Known for
Blade Runner
June 25, 1982
The Fifth Element
May 2, 1997
Tango & Cash
December 22, 1989
48 Hrs.
December 7, 1982
Red Heat
June 17, 1988
Enemy Mine
December 12, 1985
Another 48 Hrs.
June 8, 1990
Striking Distance
September 17, 1993
The Player
May 8, 1992
Silverado
July 10, 1985
The Postman Always Rings Twice
March 20, 1981
Flesh + Blood
August 30, 1985
Acting117
- 2005Swimming with Dolphins
- 2005Phoenix Point as Spider Rico
- 2002The Thief & the Stripper as Shoe
- 2000The King Is Alive as Ashley
- 2000The Operator as Vernon Woods
- 2000Farewell, My Love as Renault
- 1999Diplomatic Siege as Stubbs
- 1999The Hunter's Moon as Sheriff Foulkes
- 1999Dirt Merchant as Detective Harry Ball
- 1999Arthurs Quest as Trent