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.
    Known for
    Acting
    Place of birth
    Oakland, California, USA
    Birthday
    2/1/1965
The Crow
The Crow
7.5
Rapid Fire
Rapid Fire
6.404
Showdown in Little Tokyo
Showdown in Little Tokyo
6.4
Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon
Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon
6.1
Laser Mission
Laser Mission
3.943
Kung Fu The Movie
Kung Fu The Movie
4.875
Legacy of Rage
Legacy of Rage
7.2
Bruce Lee: The Legend
Bruce Lee: The Legend
7.9
Be Water
Be Water
6.8
The Lees: Action Speaks Louder
The Lees: Action Speaks Louder
10
Sex, Lies and Video Violence
Sex, Lies and Video Violence
5.5
Henchman: The Al Leong Story
Henchman: The Al Leong Story
0
The Life of Bruce Lee
The Life of Bruce Lee
6.7
Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee
Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee
8.15
Bruce Lee: The Legend Lives On
Bruce Lee: The Legend Lives On
8
Bruce Lee: In His Own Words
Bruce Lee: In His Own Words
7.833
Charlie Sheen's Stunts Spectacular
Charlie Sheen's Stunts Spectacular
9.5
The Curse of the Dragon
The Curse of the Dragon
7.1
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
8.3
Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente
Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente
10
I Am Bruce Lee
I Am Bruce Lee
7.7
Crime Killer
Crime Killer
0
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