Brion James
Actor, TV Actor
1945 – 1999
Who was Brion James?
Brion Howard James 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 films such as 48 Hrs., Another 48 Hours, Tango & Cash, Red Heat, The Player and The Fifth Element. James' commanding screen presence and formidable physique at 6 feet 3 inches 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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- Born
- Feb 20, 1945
Redlands - Also known as
- Brion Howard James
- Brian James
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Maxine James
( - 1996)
- Maxine James
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- San Diego State University
Theatre
- San Diego State University
- Died
- Aug 7, 1999
Malibu
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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