Brandon Lee

Brandon Lee

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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2003

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 7/18/2003

2000

Sex, Lies and Video Violence
Sex, Lies and Video Violence
as Man in line to night club
Movie - Released: 5/5/2000

1999

Bruce Lee: The Legend Lives On
Bruce Lee: The Legend Lives On
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1999

1994

The Crow
The Crow
as Eric
Movie - Released: 5/11/1994
The Life of Bruce Lee
The Life of Bruce Lee
as Self - Son of Bruce Lee
Movie - Released: 1/1/1994

1992

Rapid Fire
Rapid Fire
as Jake Lo
Movie - Released: 8/21/1992

1991

Showdown in Little Tokyo
Showdown in Little Tokyo
as Johnny Murata
Movie - Released: 8/23/1991

1989

Laser Mission
Laser Mission
as Michael Gold
Movie - Released: 11/1/1989

1987

Crime Killer
Crime Killer
as Gangster - Opening Scene
Movie - Released: 1/1/1987
Ohara
Ohara
as Kenji
TV - Released: 1/17/1987
CBS Summer Playhouse
CBS Summer Playhouse
as Johnny Caine
TV - Released: 6/12/1987

1986

Kung Fu: The Movie
Kung Fu: The Movie
as Chung Wang
Movie - Released: 2/1/1986
Legacy of Rage
Legacy of Rage
as Brandon Ma
Movie - Released: 12/20/1986