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Brion Howard James was an American actor who worked in film and television. Born in Redlands, California, in 1945, he began his professional career in 1974. He performed as a television actor, film actor, and voice actor, primarily speaking and writing in English.
James died in Malibu on August 7, 1999. His death resulted from a myocardial infarction, which is classified as natural causes. He was a citizen of the United States throughout his life.
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Film & TV
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
Show 9 more facts
- 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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