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Brion James

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American actor (1945–1999)

Film & TV

Acting · 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…

Known for

  • Swimming with Dolphins2005
  • Phoenix Point — Spider Rico2005
  • The Thief & the Stripper — Shoe2002
  • The King Is Alive — Ashley2000
  • The Operator — Vernon Woods2000
  • Farewell, My Love — Renault2000
  • Arthurs Quest — Trent1999
  • The Hunter's Moon — Sheriff Foulkes1999
  • Dirt Merchant — Detective Harry Ball1999
  • Heist — Caz1999

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Howard
Family name
James
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Redlands
Place of death
Malibu
Occupation
film producer
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Field of work
television
Image
Leon from Blade Runner.jpg
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cause of death
myocardial infarction
date of birth
1945-02-20
date of death
1999-08-07
manner of death
natural causes
start of work period
1974-00-00
name in native language
Brion James
writing language
English language
short name
Brion James
birth name
Brion Howard James
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