Brion James
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 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.
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Hollywood’s Mirror Maze: The Player’s Razor-Sharp Game of Greed and Guilt
Ever wonder what happens when Hollywood eats its own tail? Robert Altman’s The Player (1992) doesn’t just hold a mirror to Tinseltown it shatters it, revealing a labyrinth of ambition, betrayal, and m... Read more
Beyond the Stars: Deconstructing "The Fifth Element"
In The Fifth Element, director Luc Besson weaves a tapestry of visual splendor, blending science fiction, action, and comedy into a dizzying concoction that both dazzles and perplexes. The film’s bold... Read more
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