Brion James
Brion James | |
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| Born | Brion Howard James February 20, 1945 Redlands, California, U.S. |
| Died | August 7, 1999 (aged 54) Malibu, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1973–1999 |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
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. James was frequently cast as an antagonist, appearing more frequently in lower-budget horror and action films and TV shows throughout the 1980s and 1990s. James appeared in more than 100 films before his death in 1999 at the age of 54.