Brandon Lee was an American actor who is best known for The Crow, Rapid Fire, and Showdown in Little Tokyo. He was born on February 1, 1965, in Oakland, California, and was the son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee.
Personal and Family Life
Brandon was born to Bruce Lee and Linda Lee Cadwell and grew up with his sister Shannon Lee. When he was young, the family moved to Hong Kong, and he became fluent in Cantonese. He started learning martial arts from his father before he could walk and later developed a passion for acting while attending high school in Los Angeles.
Career
Brandon’s acting career began when he landed a role in Kung Fu: The Movie (1986) at just twenty years old. His first major film was Legacy of Rage (1986), and he went on to star in several films including Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991) and Rapid Fire (1992). He was set to become a major star but faced several challenges along the way.
Death and Legacy
Brandon tragically died at the age of 28 on March 31, 1993, due to an accidental gunshot wound while filming The Crow. The incident occurred when a bullet was mistakenly left in a prop gun, leading to his untimely death. His legacy lives on as a talented actor and the son of Bruce Lee, influencing many in the film industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Crow | 1994-05-11 | Eric Draven / The Crow |
| Showdown in Little Tokyo | 1991-08-23 | Johnny Murata |
| Rapid Fire | 1992-08-21 | Jake Lo |
| Laser Mission | 1989-11-01 | Michael Gold |
| Kung Fu The Movie | 1986-02-01 | Chung Wang |
| Legacy of Rage | 1986-12-20 | Brandon Ma |
| The Lees: Action Speaks Louder | 1999-10-25 | Self / Various (archive footage) |
| Ohara | 1987-01-17 | Kenji |
| The Crow: Stairway to Heaven | 1998-09-25 | Eric Draven / The Crow |