Quick Facts
Born:
1945-02-20
Birthplace:
Redlands, California, USA
Credits:
151 Total Roles
Brion James
Acting
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Biography
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
Leon
The Fifth Element
General Munro
Tango & Cash
Requin
Batman: The Animated Series
Irving (voice)
Batman: The Animated Series
Additional Voices (voice)
48 Hrs.
Ben Kehoe
Red Heat
Streak
Enemy Mine
Stubbs
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Swimming with Dolphins MOVIE | Self |
| 2005 | Phoenix Point MOVIE | Spider Rico |
| 2002 | The Thief & the Stripper MOVIE | Shoe |
| 2000 | The King Is Alive MOVIE | Ashley |
| 2000 | The Operator MOVIE | Vernon Woods |
| 2000 | Farewell, My Love MOVIE | Renault |
| 1999 | Diplomatic Siege MOVIE | Stubbs |
| 1999 | The Hunter's Moon MOVIE | Sheriff Foulkes |
| 1999 | Dirt Merchant MOVIE | Detective Harry Ball |
| 1999 | Heist MOVIE | Caz |