Brion James

Biography

Born 02/20/1945

A tall (6'3"), strapping and versatile character player of film and TV since the mid-1970s, Brion James, with his malicious smile and leering eyes, quickly became established playing oddball heavies, lowlifes and hicks in genre fare, notably in collaboration with action guru Walter Hill in "Hard...
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Highlights

  • In 2001, Last released film, the Dogme 95 feature "The King Is Alive"
  • In 1997, Portrayed General Munro in Luc Besson's "The Fifth Element"
  • In 1992, Chosen by Robert Altman to essay the studio head in "The Player"

Family & Companions

  • Craig W James: brother (born in 1942; survived him)
  • Chester L James: brother (born in 1947; survived him)
  • father: was a Doctor of Education; ran local movie theater in Beaumont, California

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