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Brion James

Bio: 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

Born: Tue, Feb 20 1945

Birthplace: Redlands, California, USA

Death: Sat, Aug 07 1999

Brion James is 54 years old

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Poster of Swimming with Dolphins

Swimming with Dolphins

Brion James would have been no older than 54 in Swimming with Dolphins

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 29 2005

Poster of Phoenix Point

Brion James would have been no older than 54 in Phoenix Point as 'Spider Rico'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 20 2005

Poster of The Thief & the Stripper

The Thief & the Stripper

Brion James would have been no older than 54 in The Thief & the Stripper as 'Shoe'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 15 2002

Poster of The King Is Alive

The King Is Alive

Brion James would have been no older than 54 in The King Is Alive as 'Ashley'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 11 2000

Poster of The Operator

Brion James would have been no older than 54 in The Operator as 'Vernon Woods'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 04 2000

Poster of Farewell, My Love

Farewell, My Love

Brion James would have been no older than 54 in Farewell, My Love as 'Renault'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 15 2000

Poster of Diplomatic Siege

Diplomatic Siege

Brion James would have been no older than 54 in Diplomatic Siege as 'Stubbs'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1999

Poster of The Hunter's Moon

The Hunter's Moon

Brion James would have been no older than 54 in The Hunter's Moon as 'Sheriff Foulkes'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 10 1999

Poster of Dirt Merchant

Brion James would have been no older than 54 in Dirt Merchant as 'Detective Harry Ball'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 16 1999

Poster of Heist

Brion James was 54 in Heist as 'Caz'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 26 1999

Poster of Arthurs Quest

Brion James was 54 in Arthurs Quest as 'Trent'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 03 1999

Poster of Malevolence

Brion James was 53 in Malevolence as 'Warden Walker'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1999

Poster of Joseph's Gift

Brion James was 53 in Joseph's Gift as 'Frank Childress'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999

Poster of Kai Rabe gegen die Vatikankiller

Kai Rabe gegen die Vatikankiller

Brion James was 53 in Kai Rabe gegen die Vatikankiller as 'Monk'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 26 1998

Poster of Brown's Requiem

Brown's Requiem

Brion James was 53 in Brown's Requiem as 'Cathcart'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1998

Poster of Deadly Ransom

Brion James was 53 in Deadly Ransom as 'Bobby Rico'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 03 1998

Poster of Men in White

Brion James was 53 in Men in White as 'Air Force'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 16 1998

Poster of A Place Called Truth

A Place Called Truth

Brion James was 53 in A Place Called Truth as 'Hank'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 20 1998

Poster of In God's Hands

Brion James was 53 in In God's Hands as 'Capitaine'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1998

Poster of Jekyll Island

Brion James was 52 in Jekyll Island as 'Lawton Goodyear'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 23 1998

Poster of Black Sea 213

Brion James was 52 in Black Sea 213 as 'Captain Killick'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998

Poster of The Underground

The Underground

Brion James was 52 in The Underground as 'Captain Hilton'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 28 1997

Poster of Pterodactyl Woman from Beverly Hills

Pterodactyl Woman from Beverly Hills

Brion James was 52 in Pterodactyl Woman from Beverly Hills as 'Salvador Dali / Sam'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 1997

Poster of Bombshell

Brion James was 52 in Bombshell as 'Donald'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1997

Poster of Back in Business

Back in Business

Brion James was 52 in Back in Business as 'Emery Ryker'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 29 1997

Poster of The Killing Jar

The Killing Jar

Brion James was 52 in The Killing Jar as 'Dr. Vincent Garret'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 27 1997

Poster of Snide and Prejudice

Snide and Prejudice

Brion James was 52 in Snide and Prejudice as 'Hermann Goering'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 11 1997

Poster of The Fifth Element

The Fifth Element

Brion James was 52 in The Fifth Element as 'General Munro'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1997

Poster of Assault on Dome 4

Assault on Dome 4

Brion James was 51 in Assault on Dome 4 as 'Chairman'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 08 1996

Poster of Evil Obsession

Brion James was 51 in Evil Obsession as 'Stavinski'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 1996

Poster of American Strays

American Strays

Brion James was 51 in American Strays as 'Oris'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 1996

Poster of Precious Find

Brion James was 51 in Precious Find as 'Sam Horton'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 1996

Poster of Billy Lone Bear

Billy Lone Bear

Brion James was 50 in Billy Lone Bear

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996

Poster of Indecent Behavior III

Indecent Behavior III

Brion James was 50 in Indecent Behavior III as 'Andy Cowens (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 19 1995

Poster of Nature of the Beast

Nature of the Beast

Brion James was 50 in Nature of the Beast as 'Sheriff Gordon'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 23 1995

Poster of Cyberjack

Brion James was 50 in Cyberjack as 'Nassim'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 19 1995

Poster of Dominion

Brion James was 50 in Dominion as 'Lynwood'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 25 1995

Poster of Steel Frontier

Brion James was 50 in Steel Frontier as 'General J.W. Quantrell'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 28 1995

Poster of Sketch Artist II: Hands That See

Sketch Artist II: Hands That See

Brion James was 49 in Sketch Artist II: Hands That See as 'Larry Walker'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 28 1995

Poster of Spitfire

Brion James was 49 in Spitfire as 'Tough Guy (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 24 1995

Poster of Hong Kong 97

Brion James was 49 in Hong Kong 97 as 'Simon Alexander'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1994

Poster of The Soft Kill

Brion James was 49 in The Soft Kill as 'Ben McCarthy'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 25 1994

Poster of Radioland Murders

Radioland Murders

Brion James was 49 in Radioland Murders as 'Bernie King'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 1994

Poster of The Companion

Brion James was 49 in The Companion as 'Ron Cocheran'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1994

Poster of Art Deco Detective

Art Deco Detective

Brion James was 49 in Art Deco Detective as 'Jim Wexler'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 1994

Poster of Savage Land

Brion James was 49 in Savage Land as 'Cyrus'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 13 1994

Poster of Scanner Cop

Brion James was 49 in Scanner Cop as 'Dr. Hampton'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 27 1994

Poster of F.T.W.

Brion James was 49 in F.T.W. as 'Sheriff Rudy Morgan'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1994

Poster of Knight Rider 2010

Knight Rider 2010

Brion James was 48 in Knight Rider 2010 as 'Jared'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 03 1994

Poster of Future Shock

Brion James was 48 in Future Shock as 'Jack Porter'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 19 1994

Poster of Cabin Boy

Brion James was 48 in Cabin Boy as 'Big Teddy'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1994

Poster of Brain Smasher... A Love Story

Brain Smasher... A Love Story

Brion James was 48 in Brain Smasher... A Love Story as 'Brown'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 1993

Poster of The Dark

Brion James was 48 in The Dark as 'Paul Buckner'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1993

Poster of Precious Victims

Precious Victims

Brion James was 48 in Precious Victims as 'Agent Jimmy Bivens'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 27 1993

Poster of Striking Distance

Striking Distance

Brion James was 48 in Striking Distance as 'Det. Eddie Eiler'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1993

Poster of Showdown

Brion James was 48 in Showdown as 'Vice Principal Kowalski'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 16 1993

Poster of Time Runner

Brion James was 48 in Time Runner as 'Neila'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 17 1993

Poster of Rio Diablo

Brion James was 48 in Rio Diablo as 'Jake Walker'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 28 1993

Poster of Nemesis

Brion James was 47 in Nemesis as 'Maritz'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1992

Poster of Frogtown II

Brion James was 47 in Frogtown II as 'Prof. Tanzer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 03 1992

Poster of Black Magic

Brion James was 47 in Black Magic as 'Tom McKay'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 21 1992

Poster of Wishman

Brion James was 47 in Wishman as 'Staten Jack Rose'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1992

Poster of The Player

Brion James was 47 in The Player as 'Joel Levison'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 1992

Poster of Ultimate Desires

Ultimate Desires

Brion James was 46 in Ultimate Desires as 'Wolfgang Friedman'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 31 1991

Poster of Mom

Brion James was 45 in Mom as 'Nestor Duvalier'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 19 1990

Poster of Another 48 Hrs.

Another 48 Hrs.

Brion James was 45 in Another 48 Hrs. as 'Ben Kehoe'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1990

Poster of Street Asylum

Brion James was 45 in Street Asylum as 'Reverend Mony'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 06 1990

Poster of Enid Is Sleeping

Enid Is Sleeping

Brion James was 45 in Enid Is Sleeping as 'Trucker'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1990

Poster of Tango & Cash

Brion James was 44 in Tango & Cash as 'Requin'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1989

Poster of Desperado: The Outlaw Wars

Desperado: The Outlaw Wars

Brion James was 44 in Desperado: The Outlaw Wars as 'Roy Grimes'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 10 1989

Poster of Circles in a Forest

Circles in a Forest

Brion James was 44 in Circles in a Forest as 'Mr. Patterson'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1989

Poster of Mutator

Brion James was 44 in Mutator as 'David Allen'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 15 1989

Poster of The Horror Show

The Horror Show

Brion James was 44 in The Horror Show as 'Max Jenke'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 1989

Poster of Z-TV

Brion James was 43 in Z-TV as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989

Poster of Red Scorpion

Brion James was 43 in Red Scorpion as 'Krasnov'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 1988

Poster of Dead Man Walking

Dead Man Walking

Brion James was 43 in Dead Man Walking as 'Decker'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 1988

Poster of Nightmare at Noon

Nightmare at Noon

Brion James was 43 in Nightmare at Noon as 'The Albino'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 1988

Poster of Red Heat

Brion James was 43 in Red Heat as 'Streak'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1988

Poster of The Wrong Guys

Brion James was 43 in The Wrong Guys as 'Glen Grunski'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1988

Poster of D.O.A.

Brion James was 43 in D.O.A. as 'Detective Ulmer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1988

Poster of Cherry 2000

Brion James was 42 in Cherry 2000 as 'Stacy'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1987

Poster of Steel Dawn

Brion James was 42 in Steel Dawn as 'Tark'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1987

Poster of Love Among Thieves

Love Among Thieves

Brion James was 42 in Love Among Thieves as 'Andre'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 23 1987

Poster of Armed and Dangerous

Armed and Dangerous

Brion James was 41 in Armed and Dangerous as 'Anthony Lazarus'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1986

Poster of Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories

Brion James was 41 in Amazing Stories as 'Willie Joe'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 10 1986

Poster of Annihilator

Brion James was 41 in Annihilator as 'Alien Leader'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 1986

Poster of Enemy Mine

Brion James was 40 in Enemy Mine as 'Stubbs'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 12 1985

Poster of Flesh + Blood

Brion James was 40 in Flesh + Blood as 'Karsthans'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1985

Poster of Silverado

Brion James was 40 in Silverado as 'Hobart'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 10 1985

Poster of Crimewave

Brion James was 40 in Crimewave as 'Arthur Coddish'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1985

Poster of A Breed Apart

Brion James was 39 in A Breed Apart as 'Peyton'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1984

Poster of The Gambler: The Adventure Continues

The Gambler: The Adventure Continues

Brion James was 38 in The Gambler: The Adventure Continues as 'Reece'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 28 1983

Poster of The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

Brion James was 38 in The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez as 'Captain Rogers'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1983

Poster of 48 Hrs.

Brion James was 37 in 48 Hrs. as 'Ben Kehoe'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 07 1982

Poster of Hear No Evil

Brion James was 37 in Hear No Evil as 'Billy Boy Burns'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 20 1982

Poster of Blade Runner

Brion James was 37 in Blade Runner as 'Leon'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1982

Poster of Killing at Hell's Gate

Killing at Hell's Gate

Brion James was 36 in Killing at Hell's Gate as 'Turkey Jones'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 1981

Poster of Soggy Bottom, U.S.A.

Soggy Bottom, U.S.A.

Brion James was 36 in Soggy Bottom, U.S.A. as 'Defalice'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1981

Poster of Southern Comfort

Southern Comfort

Brion James was 36 in Southern Comfort as 'Trapper'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 24 1981

Poster of The Postman Always Rings Twice

The Postman Always Rings Twice

Brion James was 36 in The Postman Always Rings Twice as 'Crapshooter'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1981

Poster of Conquest of the Earth

Conquest of the Earth

Brion James was 35 in Conquest of the Earth as 'Willy'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1980

Poster of The Jazz Singer

The Jazz Singer

Brion James was 35 in The Jazz Singer as 'Man in Bar'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1980

Poster of Trouble in High Timber Country

Trouble in High Timber Country

Brion James was 35 in Trouble in High Timber Country as 'Eddie Rhodes'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 1980

Poster of Wholly Moses

Brion James was 35 in Wholly Moses as 'Guard at Banquet'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1980

Poster of KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park

KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park

Brion James was 33 in KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park as 'Guard'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 1978

Poster of Flying High

Brion James was 33 in Flying High as 'Clyde Boyer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 28 1978

Poster of Corvette Summer

Corvette Summer

Brion James was 33 in Corvette Summer as 'Wayne's Car Wash Henchman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 1978

Poster of Blue Sunshine

Brion James was 32 in Blue Sunshine as 'Tony'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1977

Poster of Nickelodeon

Brion James was 31 in Nickelodeon as 'Bailiff'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 21 1976

Poster of Bound for Glory

Bound for Glory

Brion James was 31 in Bound for Glory as 'Pick Up Truck Driver at the Border'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 05 1976

Poster of The Invasion of Johnson County

The Invasion of Johnson County

Brion James was 31 in The Invasion of Johnson County as 'Ben Jones'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 31 1976

Poster of Treasure of Matecumbe

Treasure of Matecumbe

Brion James was 31 in Treasure of Matecumbe as 'Roustabout'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1976

Poster of Harry and Walter Go to New York

Harry and Walter Go to New York

Brion James was 31 in Harry and Walter Go to New York as 'Hayseed'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 17 1976

Poster of The Kansas City Massacre

The Kansas City Massacre

Brion James was 30 in The Kansas City Massacre as 'Homer Van Meter'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1975

Poster of Hard Times

Brion James was 30 in Hard Times as 'Man (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 13 1975

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Spawn

Brion James was 52+ in Spawn

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 16 1997

Poster of Millennium

Brion James was 51+ in Millennium as 'Sheriff Bowman'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 25 1996

Poster of Superman: The Animated Series

Superman: The Animated Series

Brion James was 51+ in Superman: The Animated Series as 'Parasite / Rudy Jones (voice), Parasite (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 06 1996

Poster of The Sentinel

Brion James was 51+ in The Sentinel as 'Warren Chapel'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 20 1996

Poster of The Marshal

Brion James was 49+ in The Marshal

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 31 1995

Poster of Walker, Texas Ranger

Walker, Texas Ranger

Brion James was 48+ in Walker, Texas Ranger as 'Rafer Cobb'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 21 1993

Poster of Highlander: The Series

Highlander: The Series

Brion James was 47+ in Highlander: The Series as 'Armand Thorne'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 1992

Poster of Renegade

Brion James was 47+ in Renegade as 'Eli Starke'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1992

Poster of Batman: The Animated Series

Batman: The Animated Series

Brion James was 47+ in Batman: The Animated Series as 'Additional Voices (voice), Irving (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 05 1992

Poster of Tales from the Crypt

Tales from the Crypt

Brion James was 44+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Steve Dixon'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989

Poster of Sidekicks

Brion James was 41+ in Sidekicks

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 1986

Poster of Sledge Hammer!

Brion James was 41+ in Sledge Hammer! as 'Felix Ridel'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1986

Poster of Matlock

Brion James was 41+ in Matlock as 'Mr. Grock'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 03 1986

Poster of Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories

Brion James was 40+ in Amazing Stories as 'Willie Joe'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985

Poster of Hunter

Brion James was 39+ in Hunter as 'Lt. Jeff Wadsworth / Thomas Duffy'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984

Poster of Miami Vice

Brion James was 39+ in Miami Vice as 'Edward Reese'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984

Poster of The Gambler: The Adventure Continues

The Gambler: The Adventure Continues

Brion James was 38+ in The Gambler: The Adventure Continues as 'Reece'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 28 1983

Poster of The Hitchhiker

Brion James was 38+ in The Hitchhiker as 'Lionel'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 01 1983

Poster of The A-Team

Brion James was 37+ in The A-Team as 'Ryder, David Plout'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1983

Poster of When the Whistle Blows

When the Whistle Blows

Brion James was 35+ in When the Whistle Blows

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 14 1980

Poster of Galactica 1980

Brion James was 34+ in Galactica 1980 as 'Willy'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 27 1980

Poster of Big Shamus, Little Shamus

Big Shamus, Little Shamus

Brion James was 34+ in Big Shamus, Little Shamus

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 29 1979

Poster of Mork & Mindy

Brion James was 33+ in Mork & Mindy as 'George'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1978

Poster of The Incredible Hulk

The Incredible Hulk

Brion James was 32+ in The Incredible Hulk as 'Al'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 1977

Poster of CHiPs

Brion James was 32+ in CHiPs as 'Billy Joe Ackerman, Monk Adler'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977

Poster of Roots

Brion James was 31+ in Roots as 'Slaver'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1977

Poster of Quincy, M.E.

Brion James was 31+ in Quincy, M.E. as 'Henry Moeller'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976

Poster of The Rockford Files

The Rockford Files

Brion James was 29+ in The Rockford Files as 'Clamshell'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974

Poster of Little House on the Prairie

Little House on the Prairie

Brion James was 29+ in Little House on the Prairie

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974

Poster of The Waltons

Brion James was 27+ in The Waltons as 'Henry Ferris Jr.'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972

Poster of The F.B.I.

Brion James was 20+ in The F.B.I.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965

Poster of Gunsmoke

Brion James was 10+ in Gunsmoke as 'Joe Barnes'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955