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Brion Howard James (February 20, 1945 – August 7, 1999) was an American character actor. He portrayed Leon Kowalski in Blade Runner and appeared in Southern Comfort, 48 Hrs., Another 48 Hrs., Silverado, Tango & Cash, Red Heat, The Player, and The Fifth Element.
A veteran of over 100 television and 120+ movie roles, James is best remembered for roles such as the replicant Leon in Blade Runner (1982), Gen. Munro in The Fifth Element (1997), Big Teddy in Cabin Boy (1994), Max Jenke in House III: The Horror Show (1989) (his personal favorite) as well as countless other parts in films like Southern Comfort ...
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- Redlands, California, USA
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- Malibu, California, USA
Aug 19, 1999 · Brion James, 54, a character actor whose 103 film roles included a murderous replicant in "Blade Runner" and a studio executive in "The Player," died Aug. 7 at UCLA Medical Center after...
Actor: Blade Runner. Brion James was born February 20, 1945, in Redlands, California, to Ida Mae (Buckelew) and Jimmy James. The family soon moved to Beaumont, California (between Los Angeles and Palm Springs), where his parents built and operated a movie theater, where stars such as Gene Autry would occasionally stop by.
- February 20, 1945
- August 7, 1999
Jul 12, 2023 · Brion James’ Early Life. Although he made his on-screen debut in 1974, at 29 years old, Brion James spent all his life in the acting world. James was born Brion Howard James in Redlands,...
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Aug 7, 1999 · 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 ...
Aug 20, 1999 · Aug 20, 1999 12:00am PT. Brion James. By Variety Staff. Brion James, who played Leon the murderous replicant in “Blade Runner” and appeared in character roles in more than 100 other movies,...
