Brion James' Main TV Roles Show Character(s) M.A.N.T.I.S. Solomon Box…

Main Movie Roles 1999 - Foolish 1998 - Kai Rabe gegen die Vatikankiller 1997 - The Fifth Element 1995 - Cyberjack 1994 - F.T.W. 1994 - Radioland Murders 1994 - Cabin Boy 1993 - Striking Distance 1993 - Time Runner 1992 - The Player 1991 - Mom 1990 - Another 48 Hrs. 1989 - Mutator 1989 - Red Scorpion 1989 - Tango & Cash 1989 - The Horror Show 1988 - The Wrong Guys 1988 - Red Heat 1988 - D.O.A. 1987 - Cherry 2000 1987 - Steel Dawn 1986 - Crimewave 1986 - Armed and Dangerous 1985 - Silverado 1985 - Enemy Mine 1985 - Flesh+Blood 1982 - 48 Hrs. 1982 - Blade Runner 1981 - Southern Comfort 1981 - The Postman Always Rings Twice 1980 - The Jazz Singer 1980 - Wholly Moses 1976 - Bound for Glory 1976 - Blue Sunshine 1975 - Hard Times

BIOGRAPHY:

Born February 20, 1945, in Redlands, California, the family soon moved to Beaumont, California (between Los Angeles and Palm Springs), where his parents Jimmy and Ida Mae James built and operated a movie theater, where stars such as Gene Autry (I) would occasionally stop by. After graduating from Beaumont High School in 1962, Brion attended San Diego State University, majoring in theater arts. Upon graduation he moved to New York to study acting while working a variety of jobs to support himself in the early years. He also did a stint in the National Guard. He and fellow actor Tim Thomerson served in the army together and later made several films together. A veteran of over 100 television and 120+ movie roles, James is best remembered for roles such as the replicant Leon in Blade Runner (1982), Gen. Munro in The Fifth Element (1997), Big Teddy in Cabin Boy (1994), Max Jenke in The Horror Show (1989) (his personal favorite) as well as countless other parts in films like Southern Comfort (1981), The Player (1992), Tango & Cash (1989), 48 Hrs. (1982), Another 48 Hrs. (1990), Enemy Mine (1985) and Silverado (1985). Brion is survived by two brothers, Craig James of Scottsdale, Arizona, Chester James of Beaumont, California and their families.


TRIVIA:

• Acted in four films for director 'Albert Pyun' (qv).
• He was cremated and his ashes were scattered at sea.
• Acted in five films for director 'Walter Hill (I)' (qv).
• Vietnam buddy with actor 'Tim Thomerson' (qv)