Brandon Lee

Brandon Lee

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1965-02-01
Deathday: 1993-03-31 (28 years old)

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

all 27

Movies 25

self 16

TV Shows 2

Self (archive footage)
Be Water

Be Water (2020)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
I Am Bruce Lee

I Am Bruce Lee (2012)

Movie
Self - Interview by Lorenzo De Luca in 1992 (archive sound)
Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente

Dragonland: L'Urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente (2008)

Movie
Self - Leading man fights BJ Davis on camera
Charlie Sheen's Stunts Spectacular

Charlie Sheen's Stunts Spectacular (1994)

Movie
Eric Draven / The Crow / Fight Choreographer
The Crow

The Crow (1994)

Movie
8
Self - Son of Bruce Lee
The Life of Bruce Lee

The Life of Bruce Lee (1994)

Movie
Jake Lo / Fight Choreographer
Rapid Fire

Rapid Fire (1992)

Movie
Gangster - Opening Scene
Crime Killer

Crime Killer (1987)

Movie
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bruce Lee: The Legend

Bruce Lee: The Legend (1984)

Movie
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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1965-02-01

Deathday
1993-03-31 (28 years old)

Birth Place
Oakland, United States

Height

Father
Bruce Lee

Mother
Linda Lee Cadwell

Siblings
Shannon Lee

Citizenships
Hong Kong, United States

Residences
Hong Kong, People's Republic of China, Los Angeles, United States of America

Also Known As
이국호, 브랜든 리

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