Steve James(1952-1993)
- Actor
- Stunts
- Writer
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 started in film as a stuntman, working in such New York
productions as Ghostbusters, The Wiz, The Warriors, and The Wanderers.
His first major film role was as Robert Ginty's sidekick in The
Exterminator; he later played sidekick to such stars as Michael
Dudikoff (3 times), David Carradine, and Chuck Norris. His last 2 films
were the pilot for the TV series "M.A.N.T.I.S." which aired on the Fox
network just a few weeks after his death at age 41 of pancreatic cancer and "Bloodfist V: Human Target" with Don "The Dragon"
Wilson which premiered after Steve's death.
