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 he died of a heart attack at the age of 54.
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Full name at birth | Brion Howard James
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Claim to fame | Blade Runner
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Date of birth | 20 February 1945
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Place of birth | Redlands, California, USA
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Date of death | 7 August 1999
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Age | 54 (age at death)
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Place of death | Malibu, California, USA
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Cause of death | Heart Attack
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Resting place | Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea
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Occupation | Actor, Producer
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Height | 6' 3" (190 cm)
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High school | Beaumont High School- 1962
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University | San Diego State University- theater arts
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Brion James is known for his role in the TV series Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Steve Dixon.
He is also known for his role in the film Blade Runner (1982) as Leon.
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