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Brion James
Brion James
54 years (Feb 20, 1945 – Aug 7, 1999)
Redlands, California, USA
92 Movies
26 TV Shows

Brion James

Known for
The Fifth Element
General Munro
Enemy Mine
Stubbs
Another 48 Hrs.
Ben Kehoe
Tango & Cash
Requin
An American character actor from Redlands, California, Brion James specialized in menacing heavies and grizzled tough guys. His most enduring role is the murderous replicant Leon in Ridley Scott's 'Blade Runner' (1982), and he later appeared as the general in Luc Besson's 'The Fifth Element' (1997). A prolific presence in action and genre cinema, he turned up in 'The Player', '48 Hrs.' and dozens more. With his hard face and gravelly voice, he was a memorable screen villain until his early death in 1999.
An American character actor from Redlands, California, Brion James specialized in menacing heavies and grizzled tough guys. His most enduring role is the murderous replicant Leon in Ridley Scott's 'Blade Runner' (1982), and he later appeared as the general in Luc Besson's 'The Fifth Element' (1997). A prolific presence in action and genre cinema, he turned up in 'The Player', '48 Hrs.' and dozens more. With his hard face and gravelly voice, he was a memorable screen villain until his early death in 1999.
Known for
The Fifth Element
General Munro
Enemy Mine
Stubbs
Another 48 Hrs.
Ben Kehoe
Tango & Cash
Requin
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The Thief & the Stripper
Shoe
★ 4.5
2002
Film
The King Is Alive
Ashley
★ 5.5
2000
Film
The Operator
Vernon Woods
★ 4.1
2000
Film
Farewell, My Love
Renault
★ 4.2
2000
Film
Diplomatic Siege
Stubbs
★ 4.3
1999
Film
The Hunter's Moon
Sheriff Foulkes
★ 5.8
1999
Film
Dirt Merchant
Detective Harry Ball
★ 3.2
1999
Film
Heist
Caz
★ 9.0
1999
Film
Arthurs Quest
Trent
★ 3.7
1999
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brion James still alive?
Brion James passed away on August 7, 1999 at age 54.
What are the most famous roles of Brion James?
Brion James is best known for roles in Blade Runner, The Fifth Element, Tango & Cash.
How many movies has Brion James been in?
Over a 24-year career (since 1975), Brion James has appeared in 92 movies and 26 TV shows.
What was Brion James's first movie?
The career of Brion James began with Hard Times (1975).
What is Brion James's most recent movie or series?
Brion James's most recent release is The Thief & the Stripper, which premiered on October 15, 2002.
What TV shows has Brion James appeared in?
On television, Brion James has appeared in Batman: The Animated Series, The A-Team, Little House on the Prairie, Tales from the Crypt.
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Brion James
Brion James
1945-02-20 · 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.Brion James, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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