Brion James, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Brion James

American actor

Date of Birth: 20-Feb-1945

Place of Birth: Redlands, California, United States

Date of Death: 07-Aug-1999

Profession: actor, voice actor, film producer, television actor, film actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Brion Howard James (February 20, 1945 – August 7, 1999) was an American character actor.
Perhaps best known for his portrayal of Leon Kowalski in Blade Runner, James portrayed a variety of colorful roles in popular films such as Southern Comfort, 48 Hrs., Another 48 Hrs., Silverado, Tango & Cash, 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 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.