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
Credits
- 2020 · Be Water as Self (archive footage)
- 2018 · Henchman: The Al Leong Story as Self (archive footage)
- 2012 · I Am Bruce Lee as Self (archive footage)
- 2008 · Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente as Self - Interview by Lorenzo De Luca in 1992 (archive sound)
- 2000 · Sex, Lies and Video Violence as Man in line to night club
- 1999 · The Lees: Action Speaks Louder as Self / Various (archive footage)
- 1999 · Bruce Lee: The Legend Lives On as Self
- 1998 · The Crow: Stairway to Heaven as Eric Draven / The Crow
- 1998 · Bruce Lee: In His Own Words as Self (archive footage)
- 1994 · Charlie Sheen's Stunts Spectacular as Self (archive footage)
- 1994 · The Crow as Eric Draven / The Crow
- 1994 · Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon as Self (archive footage)
- 1994 · The Life of Bruce Lee as Self - Son of Bruce Lee
- 1993 · Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee as Self (archive footage)
- 1993 · The Curse of the Dragon as Self (archive footage)
- 1992 · Rapid Fire as Jake Lo
- 1991 · Showdown in Little Tokyo as Johnny Murata
- 1989 · Laser Mission as Michael Gold
- 1987 · CBS Summer Playhouse as Johnny Caine
- 1987 · Ohara as Kenji
- 1987 · Crime Killer as Gangster - Opening Scene
- 1986 · Legacy of Rage as Brandon Ma
- 1986 · Kung Fu The Movie as Chung Wang
- 1984 · Bruce Lee: The Legend as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1973 · Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend as Self (archive footage)