Brion James
Brion James was an actor, born 1945, died 1999.
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…
Movies (44)
- Blade Runner (1982)
- The Fifth Element (1997)
- 48 Hrs. (1982)
- Tango & Cash (1989)
- Striking Distance (1993)
- Red Heat (1988)
- The Player (1992)
- Silverado (1985)
- Flesh + Blood (1985)
- Enemy Mine (1985)
- Crimewave (1985)
- D.O.A. (1988)
- Southern Comfort (1981)
- Another 48 Hrs. (1990)
- Hard Times (1975)
- Nemesis (1992)
- The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981)
- Armed and Dangerous (1986)
- Cherry 2000 (1987)
- Red Scorpion (1988)
- A Breed Apart (1984)
- Radioland Murders (1994)
- Cabin Boy (1994)
- Annihilator (1986)
- Scanner Cop (1994)
- The Wrong Guys (1988)
- The Jazz Singer (1980)
- F.T.W. (1994)
- Amazing Stories (1986)
- Wholly Moses (1980)