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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.
Brion James was a versatile actor who appeared in over 100 TV shows and 120 movies, including Blade Runner, The Fifth Element, and Enemy Mine. He died in 1999 at age 54 and is survived by two brothers and their families.
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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
Aug 20, 1999 · Brion James, who played Leon the murderous replicant in Blade Runner and appeared in character roles in more than 100 other movies, died in 1999 after a heart attack. He was known for his work in thrillers, sci-fi and comedy films, as well as TV shows like The A-Team and Miami Vice.
Aug 7, 1999 · Brion James was an American character actor who appeared in more than 100 films, including Blade Runner, The Fifth Element and Tango & Cash. He died of a heart attack in 1999 at the age of 54.
Aug 20, 1999 · Brion James was a versatile actor who played many villainous roles in films and TV shows, such as Blade Runner, The Player and 48 Hours. He also helped young drug addicts to recover and died at 54 in Los Angeles.
A tall (6'3"), strapping and versatile character player of film and TV since the mid-1970s, Brion James, with his malicious smile and leering eyes, quickly became established playing oddball ...
