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| + | [[File:Steve-james-1-sized.jpg|thumb|right|250px| Steve James (1952-1993)]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Delta-force-4.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[Steve James]] as Bobby with a [[Mini Uzi]] in ''[[Delta Force, The|The Delta Force]]'' (1986).]] | ||
Steve James was often cast in action movies as the hero's sidekick, despite usually being a better actor and fighter than the star. James was raised in New York City, attended C.W. Post College as an Arts and Film major, and upon graduating, became involved in stage work and TV commercials. He began his career in film as a stuntman, working in ''The Wiz'', ''[[Warriors, The|The Warriors]]'', and ''The Wanderers''. His first major film role was as [[Robert Ginty|Robert Ginty's]] sidekick in ''The Exterminator''; he later played the faithful sidekick to [[Michael Dudikoff]], [[David Carradine]], and [[Chuck Norris]]. He is also remembered for his roles in ''[[To Live and Die in L.A.]]'' and ''[[Hero and the Terror]]''. Steve James passed away on December 18, 1993 at the age 41 of pancreatic cancer. | Steve James was often cast in action movies as the hero's sidekick, despite usually being a better actor and fighter than the star. James was raised in New York City, attended C.W. Post College as an Arts and Film major, and upon graduating, became involved in stage work and TV commercials. He began his career in film as a stuntman, working in ''The Wiz'', ''[[Warriors, The|The Warriors]]'', and ''The Wanderers''. His first major film role was as [[Robert Ginty|Robert Ginty's]] sidekick in ''The Exterminator''; he later played the faithful sidekick to [[Michael Dudikoff]], [[David Carradine]], and [[Chuck Norris]]. He is also remembered for his roles in ''[[To Live and Die in L.A.]]'' and ''[[Hero and the Terror]]''. Steve James passed away on December 18, 1993 at the age 41 of pancreatic cancer. | ||
'''Steve James can be seen using firearms in the following productions:''' | '''Steve James can be seen using firearms in the following productions:''' | ||
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| ''[[Soldier, The|The Soldier]]'' || [[MK760]] || Part of The Soldier's Force ||.|| 1982 | | ''[[Soldier, The|The Soldier]]'' || [[MK760]] || Part of The Soldier's Force ||.|| 1982 | ||
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| − | | ''[[American Ninja | + | | ''[[American Ninja]]'' || [[M60]] || Cpl. Curtis Jackson ||mounted on a jeep|| 1985 |
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| + | | ''[[American Ninja]]'' || [[M1911A1]] || Cpl. Curtis Jackson ||.|| 1985 | ||
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| + | | ''[[American Ninja]]'' || [[M16A1]] || Cpl. Curtis Jackson || with [[M203]] launcher|| 1985 | ||
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| + | | ''[[American Ninja]]'' || [[FIM-92A Stinger]] || Cpl. Curtis Jackson ||fake prop|| 1985 | ||
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| ''[[American Ninja 2: The Confrontation|American Ninja 2: The Confrontation]]'' || [[Armsel Striker]] || Cpl. Curtis Jackson ||.|| 1987 | | ''[[American Ninja 2: The Confrontation|American Ninja 2: The Confrontation]]'' || [[Armsel Striker]] || Cpl. Curtis Jackson ||.|| 1987 | ||
Revision as of 12:43, 9 April 2012
Steve James was often cast in action movies as the hero's sidekick, despite usually being a better actor and fighter than the star. James was raised in New York City, attended C.W. Post College as an Arts and Film major, and upon graduating, became involved in stage work and TV commercials. He began his career in film as a stuntman, working in The Wiz, The Warriors, and The Wanderers. His first major film role was as Robert Ginty's sidekick in The Exterminator; he later played the faithful sidekick to Michael Dudikoff, David Carradine, and Chuck Norris. He is also remembered for his roles in To Live and Die in L.A. and Hero and the Terror. Steve James passed away on December 18, 1993 at the age 41 of pancreatic cancer.
Steve James can be seen using firearms in the following productions:
Film
| Title | Gun | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Delta Force | Mini Uzi | Bobby | . | 1986 |
| The Delta Force | Israeli B-300 | Bobby | . | 1986 |
| The Exterminator | M60 | Michael Jefferson | . | 1980 |
| The Soldier | MK760 | Part of The Soldier's Force | . | 1982 |
| American Ninja | M60 | Cpl. Curtis Jackson | mounted on a jeep | 1985 |
| American Ninja | M1911A1 | Cpl. Curtis Jackson | . | 1985 |
| American Ninja | M16A1 | Cpl. Curtis Jackson | with M203 launcher | 1985 |
| American Ninja | FIM-92A Stinger | Cpl. Curtis Jackson | fake prop | 1985 |
| American Ninja 2: The Confrontation | Armsel Striker | Cpl. Curtis Jackson | . | 1987 |
| Street Hunter | Calico M950 | Logan Blade | . | 1990 |
| Street Hunter | COP 357 Derringer | Logan Blade | . | 1990 |