Acting

Brion James

Brion James is best known for Batman: The Animated Series, The A-Team, Little House on the Prairie and Tales from the Crypt. Brion James was born on February 20, 1945. Brion James died on August 7, 1999 at the age of 54.

Born: February 20, 1945
Place of birth: Redlands, California, USA
Died: August 7, 1999 (54 years old)

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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