Steve James
Biography
Steve James was an American actor born on February 19, 1952, in New York City, New York. He is known for his work in low-budget action films, including the American Ninja series, The Delta Force, The Exterminator, and Enter the Game of Death. James also appeared in the 1988 film I'm Gonna Git You Sucka and its 1990 television pilot spinoff Hammer, Slammer, and Slade. He portrayed Kung Fu Joe in the 1988 film comedy/spoof I'm Gonna Git You Sucka. James' acting credits include 55 known titles, and he passed away on December 18, 1993, at the age of 41.
Career overview
Steve James was an American actor who appeared in numerous low-budget action films. He often starred in films such as the American Ninja series, The Delta Force, The Exterminator, and Enter the Game of Death. James also portrayed Kung Fu Joe in the 1988 film comedy/spoof I'm Gonna Git You Sucka, and its 1990 television pilot spinoff Hammer, Slammer, and Slade.
Throughout his career, James was known for his acting and fighting skills, often being cast as the hero's sidekick in action movies. He appeared in a total of 55 known credits, with the majority being films and television shows. James' work in the action genre was notable, with many of his films featuring martial arts and gunplay.
Steve James' acting career spanned several decades, with his first notable film being Enter the Game of Death in 1978. He continued to work in the film industry until his death on December 18, 1993, at the age of 41.
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- Ninja Gaijin: Remembering a Classic Cannon Franchise (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- Bloodfist V: Human Target (1994) as Marcus / Drew Washington
- Cinema of Vengeance (1994) as Self (interviewee)
- M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994) as Antoine Pike
- Weekend at Bernie's II (1993) as Henry
- The Player (1992) as Steve James
- Mister Johnson (1991) as Aliu
- McBain (1991) as Eastland
- Hammer, Slammer, & Slade (1990) as Kung Fu Joe
- Street Hunter (1990) as Logan Blade
- Street Hunter (1990) Writer
- American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt (1989) as Curtis Jackson
- Riverbend (1989) as Maj. Samuel Quentin
- I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988) as Kung Fu Joe
- Johnny Be Good (1988) as Coach Ned Sanders
- Hero and the Terror (1988) as Robinson
- C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf (1988)
- American Ninja 2: The Confrontation (1987) as Sgt. Curtis Jackson
- Hollywood Shuffle (1987) as Hood #3
- The Delta Force (1986) as Bobby
- P.O.W. The Escape (1986) as Johnston
- Avenging Force (1986) as Larry Richards
- C.A.T. Squad (1986) as Bud Raines
- Moonlighting (1985) as Mohammed 'Boogaloo' Brown
- Weird Science (1985) as Guy at Table (uncredited)
- To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) as Jeff Rice
- Mask (1985) as Hospital Intern
- The Atlanta Child Murders (1985) as Policeman #1
- American Ninja (1985) as Cpl. Curtis Jackson
- Fatal Vision (1984) as U.S. Marshal
- The Flamingo Kid (1984) as Renaldo
- The Brother from Another Planet (1984) as Odell
- Vigilante (1983) as Ptl. Gibbons
- Abuse (1983) as Dr. Bennett
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Coach Cassius Isley
- The Soldier (1982) as Soldier's Force
- Muggable Mary: Street Cop (1982) as Park Slasher - Rapist
- Arthur (1981) as Man Outside Tie Store (uncredited)
- Dressed to Kill (1980) Stunts
- The Exterminator (1980) as Michael Jefferson
- He Knows You're Alone (1980) as Young Man
- Times Square (1980) as Dude
- The Warriors (1979) as Baseball Fury
- The Wanderers (1979) Stunts
- Enter the Game of Death (1978) as Black Martial Artist
- Obsessed (1977) as Police Officer
- The Land That Time Forgot (1974) as First Sto-Lu