Steve James
Known for
Acting
Born
February 19, 1952
Birthplace
New York City, New York
Died
December 18, 1993 (aged 41)
Biography
Steven Wall James (February 19, 1952 – December 18, 1993) was an American actor and stunt performer. He was best-known for his roles in 1980s action films, often from Cannon Films, such as the American Ninja series, The Delta Force (1986), The Exterminator (1980), and Avenging Force (1986). He also portrayed Kung Fu Joe in the 1988 comedy/spoof film I'm Gonna Git You Sucka, and its 1990 television pilot spinoff Hammer, Slammer, & Slade.
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Best known work
Ghostbusters
1984
The Warriors
1979
Weird Science
1985
Dressed to Kill
1980
The Player
1992
To Live and Die in L.A.
1985
The Delta Force
1986
Mask
1985
American Ninja
1985
Arthur
1981Filmography
2015
Ninja Gaijin: Remembering a Classic Cannon Franchiseas Self (archive footage)
1994
M.A.N.T.I.S.as Antoine Pike
1994
Bloodfist V: Human Targetas Marcus / Drew Washington
1994
Cinema of Vengeanceas Self (interviewee)
1993
Weekend at Bernie's IIas Henry
1992
The Playeras Steve James
1991
McBainas Eastland
1991
Mister Johnsonas Aliu
1990
Hammer, Slammer, & Sladeas Kung Fu Joe
1990
Street Hunteras Logan Blade, Writer
1989
Riverbendas Maj. Samuel Quentin
1989
American Ninja 3: Blood Huntas Curtis Jackson
1988
I'm Gonna Git You Suckaas Kung Fu Joe
1988
Hero and the Terroras Robinson
1988
1988
Johnny Be Goodas Coach Ned Sanders
1987
American Ninja 2: The Confrontationas Sgt. Curtis Jackson
1987
Hollywood Shuffleas Hood #3
1986
Avenging Forceas Larry Richards
1986
C.A.T. Squadas Bud Raines
1986
P.O.W. The Escapeas Johnston
1986
The Delta Forceas Bobby
1985
To Live and Die in L.A.as Jeff Rice
1985
American Ninjaas Cpl. Curtis Jackson
1985
Weird Scienceas Guy at Table (uncredited)