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Brandon Lee
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Brandon Lee
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1965-02-01,Oakland, California, USA
Gender
Male
Biography
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.

Filmography

7.5

The Crow
1994-05-11

6.4

Rapid Fire
1992-08-21

Showdown in Little Tokyo

6.4

Showdown in Little Tokyo
1991-08-23

Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon

6.1

Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon
1994-01-18

4

Laser Mission
1989-11-01

Kung Fu The Movie

5

Kung Fu The Movie
1986-02-01

7.2

Legacy of Rage
1986-12-20

Bruce Lee: The Legend

8

Bruce Lee: The Legend
1984-01-01

6.8

Be Water
2020-01-25

The Lees: Action Speaks Louder

10

The Lees: Action Speaks Louder
1999-10-25

Sex, Lies and Video Violence

5.5

Sex, Lies and Video Violence
2000-05-05

Henchman: The Al Leong Story

0

Henchman: The Al Leong Story
2018-12-15

The Life of Bruce Lee

6.7

The Life of Bruce Lee
1994-01-01

Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee

8.1

Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee
1993-12-31

Bruce Lee: In His Own Words

8.2

Bruce Lee: In His Own Words
1998-07-01

Bruce Lee: The Legend Lives On

8

Bruce Lee: The Legend Lives On
1999-01-01

Charlie Sheen's Stunts Spectacular

9.5

Charlie Sheen's Stunts Spectacular
1994-06-30

The Curse of the Dragon

7.1

The Curse of the Dragon
1993-06-30

Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend

8.3

Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
1973-10-14

Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente

10

Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente
2008-01-01

7.7

I Am Bruce Lee
2012-02-09

0

Crime Killer
1987-01-01

6.25

Ohara
1987-01-17

The Crow: Stairway to Heaven

6.7

The Crow: Stairway to Heaven
1998-09-25

CBS Summer Playhouse

6

CBS Summer Playhouse
1987-06-12