
Brion James
- Date of Birth: 1945-02-20
- Date of Death: 1999-08-07
- Place of Birth: Redlands, California, USA
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 colo... 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.

Superman: The Animated Series
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids • 1996 September

Superman: The Animated Series
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids • 1996 September

The Fifth Element
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure • 1997 May

Quincy, M.E.
Crime, Drama, Mystery • 1976 October

The Rockford Files
Crime, Drama, Mystery • 1974 September

The A-Team
Action & Adventure, Comedy, Crime • 1983 January

The A-Team
Action & Adventure, Comedy, Crime • 1983 January

Amazing Stories
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Comedy, Family, Mystery, Crime • 1985 September

Miami Vice
Crime, Drama • 1984 September

Highlander: The Series
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure • 1992 October