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Brandon Lee

Acting
Known For

28 Years Old

Brandon Bruce Lee, born February 1, 1965, in Oakland, California, was an American actor and martial artist who tragically died young during his ascent to stardom. Son of the legendary martial artist and actor Bruce Lee, Brandon inherited his father's athletic prowess and later followed him into the world of entertainment. Lee's early life was split between California and Hong Kong. After his father's sudden death in 1973 when Brandon was just eight, he moved to Seattle with his mother and sister. Despite initial challenges as a teenager, Lee's interest in acting grew. He honed his craft at prestigious institutions like Emerson College and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Lee's film career began in the late 1980s. He opted to start in Hong Kong action films, capitalizing on his martial arts background and name recognition. His debut in "Legacy of Rage" (1986) garnered him a Hong Kong Film Award nomination for Best New Performer. Lee followed this with roles in films like "Laser Mission" (1989) and "Showdown in Little Tokyo" (1991), showcasing his charisma and action hero potential. In 1992, Lee landed the lead role in "The Crow," a dark fantasy film based on a popular comic book. The character, Eric Draven, a murdered musician seeking revenge, resonated with Lee. However, during filming in 1993, a tragic on-set accident involving a prop gun led to Brandon Lee's accidental shooting and death at the young age of 28. Despite the devastating circumstances, "The Crow" was completed using special effects and released in 1994. The film became a cult classic, forever linked to Lee's memory and unfulfilled potential. Brandon Lee's legacy remains one of immense talent and a promising career cut tragically short.

Born

Oakland, California, USA on 1st February 1965

Died

31st March 1993

All Credits

CBS Summer Playhouse Image
CBS Summer Playhouse
Johnny Caine
Ohara Image
Ohara
Kenji
Wick Is Pain Image
Wick Is Pain
(archive footage)
The Crow Image
The Crow
Eric
Showdown in Little Tokyo Image
Showdown in Little Tokyo
Johnny Murata
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment Image
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
Legacy of Rage Image
Legacy of Rage
Brandon Ma
Bruce Lee: The Legend Image
Bruce Lee: The Legend
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Rapid Fire Image
Rapid Fire
Jake Lo
I Am Bruce Lee Image
I Am Bruce Lee
Self (archive footage)
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend Image
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
Self (archive footage)
Be Water Image
Be Water
Self (archive footage)
Laser Mission Image
Laser Mission
Michael Gold
The Curse of the Dragon Image
The Curse of the Dragon
Self (archive footage)
Kung Fu: The Movie Image
Kung Fu: The Movie
Chung Wang
The Life of Bruce Lee Image
The Life of Bruce Lee
Self - Son of Bruce Lee
Henchman: The Al Leong Story Image
Henchman: The Al Leong Story
Self (archive footage)
Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee Image
Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee
Self (archive footage)
Bruce Lee: The Legend Lives On Image
Bruce Lee: The Legend Lives On
Self
Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon Image
Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon
Self (archive footage)
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee Image
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee
Self(archive footage)
Sex, Lies and Video Violence Image
Sex, Lies and Video Violence
Man in line to night club
Crime Killer Image
Crime Killer
Gangster - Opening Scene
Bruce Lee: In His Own Words Image
Bruce Lee: In His Own Words
Self (archive footage)
Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente Image
Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente
Self - Interview by Lorenzo De Luca in 1992 (archive sound)
Charlie Sheen's Stunts Spectacular Image
Charlie Sheen's Stunts Spectacular
Self (archive footage)
The Lees: Action Speaks Louder Image
The Lees: Action Speaks Louder
Self / Various (archive footage)