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
ActingBirthday
February 1, 1965Deathday
March 31, 1993Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
22Place of birth
Oakland, California, USAAlso known as
이국호, 브랜든 리![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/1PV3h6KP0AzeqFCZjb3qxkpfoGE.jpg)
Cast credits
![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/rMMB3v6jYHjsvXRNJYESacoTD7j.jpg)
The Crow
Eric Draven / The Crow![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/dqWBvqgaaeTJF9iCj3BYiJAwm7M.jpg)
Showdown in Little Tokyo
Johnny Murata![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/sjZ3eS5Cvi7aS6nf4qwcTL2NS6P.jpg)
Rapid Fire
Jake Lo![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/9DVTsh96dGeHJoaUCJd7H6cZE6y.jpg)
Laser Mission
Michael Gold![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/xMriycO3joP1NFjbNwHmWyFH6pS.jpg)
Kung Fu The Movie
Chung Wang![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/49NJow1LLJaLNTlailOU1UiNG6r.jpg)
Legacy of Rage
Brandon Ma![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/xTEN12wVIMyOqYJjx7p2mBUs5hQ.jpg)
The Lees: Action Speaks Louder
Self / Various (archive footage)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/Aqt0g7wjyBeOYM9U7s3pE2WSvf0.jpg)
Sex, Lies and Video Violence
Man in line to night club![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/adwUu1E3wkUe1XYlpR0zE8XM54F.jpg)
Henchman: The Al Leong Story
Self (archive footage)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/dXCuW2urSFcNAxLtxhwxqQePZUB.jpg)
The Life of Bruce Lee
Self - Son of Bruce Lee![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/86WnrRwy0TelEbftpUpHS94WXHg.jpg)
Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee
Self (archive footage)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/nXQUryBAfEXtaZSZO7XDsWRupP9.jpg)
Bruce Lee: In His Own Words
Self (archive footage)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/2jbCyoSCJpUadaLNvxXbjK25XTu.jpg)
Bruce Lee: The Legend Lives On
Self![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/h8rWibejyJNMF2EHWcI27pLufyR.jpg)
Charlie Sheen's Stunts Spectacular
Self (archive footage)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/wy68YJPCzfB88Fcc8WjJnKAQKjB.jpg)
The Curse of the Dragon
Self (archive footage)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/vkQAEdxAMl2C4Cn9cSI4Zfu4v6A.jpg)
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
Self (archive footage)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/2alenMJOQgjFY0saSYBJhFv0PcW.jpg)
Dragonland - L'urlo di Chen terrorizza ancora l'occidente
Self - Interview by Lorenzo De Luca in 1992 (archive sound)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/bvHjKTLFIHOHzl0arxzu2fYtLfR.jpg)
I Am Bruce Lee
Self (archive footage)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/ez19OSc43Im8d6UEeYn6oIRasNK.jpg)
Bruce Lee: The Legend
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/yUDtBBQEpmYptyk6wbYR54Sa2OD.jpg)
Be Water
Self (archive footage)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/ykykl8DMirwHr0FFMUebMwNMiUs.jpg)
Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon
Self (archive footage)