Brion James
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 20 Feb 1945
- Died
- 7 Aug 1999 (aged 54)
- Birthplace
- Redlands, California, USA
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 Runner198283Pop Score out of 100
The Fifth Element199771Pop Score out of 100
Tango & Cash198952Pop Score out of 100
48 Hrs.198274Pop Score out of 100
Red Heat198863Pop Score out of 100
Enemy Mine198565Pop Score out of 100
Another 48 Hrs.199046Pop Score out of 100
Striking Distance199347Pop Score out of 100
Filmography
- TBANew Line: Independent Legaciesas Self (archive footage)
- 2005Swimming with DolphinsActor
- 2005Phoenix Pointas Spider Rico
- 2002The Thief & the Stripperas Shoe
- 2000The King Is Aliveas Ashley
- 2000The Operator