Acting
Brion James
- Born
- Feb 20, 1945 · Aged 54
- Died
- Aug 7, 1999
- Place of birth
- Redlands, California, USA
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 118
- TV credits
- 40
Also known as (2)
- Brian James
- Brion Howard James
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…
