Brion James

Brion Howard James 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 wellknown films such as Southern Comfort, 48 Hrs., Another 48 Hrs., Tango amp Cash, Red Heat, The Player and The Fifth Element.

James was born in Redlands, California, the son of Ida Mae and Jimmy James. He spent his early years in Beaumont, California, where his parents owned and operated a movie theater James had said, My story is like Cinema Paradiso. Every night in my life since I wasyears old... I ran movies. After graduating from high school in 1962, James attended San Diego State University as a Theater Arts major. Migrating to New York, James immersed himself in the theatre scene, taking on bit roles here and there.

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