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Brion James

Also Known As: Brian James, Brion Howard James

Birth Date

February 20, 1945

Death Date

August 7, 1999

(passed away at 54)

Place of Birth

Redlands, California, USA

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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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Brion James, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Little House on the Prairie

The A-Team

Miami Vice

Matlock

Hunter

The Waltons

Batman: The Animated Series

The Rockford Files

American Playhouse

Quincy, M.E.

Renegade

Walker, Texas Ranger

Highlander: The Series

Superman: The Animated Series

The Incredible Hulk

Tales from the Crypt

The F.B.I.

Gunsmoke

Millennium

Blade Runner