Brion James Highlights

  • 2001: Last released film, the Dogme 95 feature "The King Is Alive"
  • 1997: Portrayed General Munro in Luc Besson's "The Fifth Element"
  • 1992: Chosen by Robert Altman to essay the studio head in "The Player"
  • 1990: Reprised role in "Another 48 Hrs." which caused him to quip, "This is the first sequel I've ever because I rarely live through a film"
  • 1982: Co-starred in "48 Hrs.", directed by Hill
  • 1982: Cast as the replicant Leon in "Blade Runner"
  • 1975: Made feature debut in Walter Hill's directorial debut, "Hard Times"
  • 1975: TV debut, one of the last episodes of "Gunsmoke"
  • 1974: Decided to act full-time
  • 1973: Returned to L.A.
  • Moved from California to New York
  • Performed standup comedy at the Improv in NYC
  • Appeared in Off-Broadway productions
  • Received positive notices for his performance in L.A. production of "The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel"
  • Appeared in over 100 TV guest spots
  • Worked as a live-in cook/butler for Stella Adler in return for acting lessons