Brion James

Brion James

actor, producer

Brion James was born on Feb 20, 1945 in USA. Brion James's big-screen debut came with Hard Times directed by Walter Hill in 1975, strarring . Brion James is known for The Magnificent Seven directed by Gregg Champion, Michael Biehn stars as Chris Larabee and Eric Close as Vin Tanner. The upcoming new movie Brion James plays is Phoenix Point which will be released on Jan 20, 2005.

Brion James was born February 20, 1945, in Redlands, California, to Ida Mae (Buckelew) and Jimmy James. The family soon moved to Beaumont, California (between Los Angeles and Palm Springs), where his parents built and operated a movie theater, where stars such as Gene Autry 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 Le cinquième élément (1997), Big Teddy in Cabin Boy (1994), Max Jenke in House III (1989) (his personal favorite) as well as countless other parts in films like Sans retour (1981), The Player (1992), Tango & Cash (1989), 48 heures (1982), 48 heures de plus (1990), Enemy (1985) and Silverado (1985). Brion is survived by two brothers, Craig James of Scottsdale, Arizona, Chester James of Beaumont, California and their families.

  • Birthday

    Feb 20, 1945
  • Place of Birth

    Redlands, California, USA

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