Brandon Lee

Born: 1965-02-01

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.


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The Crow

as Eric Draven / The Crow
Released: 1994-05-11

Exactly one year after young rock guitarist Eric Draven and his fiancée are brutally killed by a...

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Bruce Lee: The Legend

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: 1984-01-01

The Official Golden Harvest tribute to the Master of the Martial Arts Film, Bruce Lee.

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Showdown in Little Tokyo

as Johnny Murata
Released: 1991-08-23

An American with a Japanese upbringing, Chris Kenner is a police officer assigned to the Little...

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Rapid Fire

as Jake Lo
Released: 1992-08-21

College student Jake Lo is pursued by smugglers, mobsters and crooked federal agents after he...

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I Am Bruce Lee

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2012-02-09

Bruce Lee is universally recognized as the pioneer who elevated martial arts in film to an art...

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Laser Mission

as Michael Gold
Released: 1989-11-01

A CIA agent is sent to get Professor Braun before the KGB can seize him as the Prof's knowledge,...

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Legacy of Rage

as Brandon Ma
Released: 1986-12-20

Brandon plays Brandon Ma, a regular working Joe who holds down two jobs, so he can support his...

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Be Water

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2020-01-25

In 1971, after being rejected by Hollywood, Bruce Lee returned to his parents’ homeland of Hong...

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The Curse of the Dragon

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1993-06-30

A 1993 documentary film about Bruce Lee. The film includes interviews from some of his fellow...

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Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1973-10-14

This documentary tells the story of Bruce Lee and his unsuccessful efforts to start a acting...

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Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee

as Himself
Released: 1993-12-31

Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee exposes the truth behind Lee's death and...

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Charlie Sheen's Stunts Spectacular

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1994-06-30

The first behind the scenes look revealing the movie magic of the men and women of the stunt...

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Kung Fu The Movie

as Chung Wang
Released: 1986-02-01

In his travels, Caine meets up with an old man who has several surprises for him. The first...

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The Life of Bruce Lee

as Himself
Released: 1994-01-01

Documentary about martial arts actor Bruce Lee, from his birth in 1940 till his death in 1973,...

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Dragonland - L'urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente

as Himself (Interview by Lorenzo De Luca in 1992)
Released: 2008-01-01

The first Italian documentary on the most extraordinary phenomenon of the 70s: the Kung-fu films!

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Henchman: The Al Leong Story

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2018-12-15

Story of Al Leong, the greatest henchman in film history.

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Sex, Lies and Video Violence

as Man in line to night club
Released: 2000-05-05

Micke is a total film nerd, who would be rather sitting home watching violent action movies than...

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Bruce Lee: In His Own Words

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1998-07-01

A collection of old interviews with Bruce Lee show us his beliefs, thoughts on fighting and what...

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Bruce Lee: The Legend Lives On

as Himself
Released: 1999-01-01

This insightful documentary takes an in-depth look at the life of Bruce Lee, and the physical...

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Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1994-01-18

A video tribute to a martial arts legend, Bruce Lee. Examined are his early years in Hong Kong...

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The Lees: Action Speaks Louder

as Himself
Released: 1999-10-25

Bruce Lee 'Famous Families' Documentary

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The Crow: Stairway to Heaven

as Eric Draven / The Crow
First aired: 1998-09-25

The Crow: Stairway to Heaven was a 1998 Canadian television series created by Bryce Zabel spun...

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CBS Summer Playhouse

as Johnny Caine
First aired: 1987-06-12

CBS anthology series airing unsold television pilots during the summer season.

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Ohara

as Kenji
First aired: 1987-01-17

Ohara is an American television series starring Pat Morita in the title role of Lt. Ohara.

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