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[[File:Steve-james-1-sized.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Steve James (1952-1993)]] | [[File:Steve-james-1-sized.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Steve James (1952-1993)]] | ||
[[ | [[File:AN1-M60-3.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Steve James holds an [[M60]] as Curtis Jackson in ''[[American Ninja]]'' (1985).]] | ||
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 began his career in film as a stuntman, working in ''The Wiz'', ''[[Warriors, The|The Warriors]]'', and ''The Wanderers''. His first major film role was as [[Robert Ginty|Robert Ginty's]] sidekick in ''The Exterminator''; he later played the faithful sidekick to [[Michael Dudikoff]], [[David Carradine]], and [[Chuck Norris]]. He is also remembered for his roles in ''[[To Live and Die in L.A.]]'' and ''[[Hero and the Terror]]''. Steve James passed away on December 18, 1993 at the age 41 of pancreatic cancer. | 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 began his career in film as a stuntman, working in ''The Wiz'', ''[[Warriors, The|The Warriors]]'', and ''The Wanderers''. His first major film role was as [[Robert Ginty|Robert Ginty's]] sidekick in ''[[The Exterminator]]''; he later played the faithful sidekick to [[Michael Dudikoff]], [[David Carradine]], and [[Chuck Norris]]. He is also remembered for his roles in ''[[To Live and Die in L.A.]]'' and ''[[Hero and the Terror]]''. Steve James passed away on December 18, 1993 at the age 41 of pancreatic cancer. | ||
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!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width=" | !align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="200"|'''Gun''' | ||
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width=" | !align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="150"|'''Character''' | ||
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| [[M60]] || Michael Jefferson || ''[[The Exterminator]]'' || || 1980 | | [[M60]] || Michael Jefferson || ''[[The Exterminator]]'' || || 1980 | ||
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| [[Mini Uzi]] || Bobby || ''[[The Delta Force]]'' || || 1986 | | [[Mini Uzi]] || Bobby || ''[[The Delta Force]]'' || || 1986 | ||
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| [[SMAW|Israeli B-300]] || Bobby || ''[[The Delta Force]]'' || || 1986 | | [[Mk 153 SMAW|Israeli B-300]] || Bobby || ''[[The Delta Force]]'' || || 1986 | ||
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| [[Intratec TEC-9 Mini]] || Larry Richards || ''[[Avenging Force]]'' || || 1986 | | [[Intratec TEC-9 Mini]] || Larry Richards || ''[[Avenging Force]]'' || || 1986 | ||
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| [[Armsel Striker]] || Cpl. Curtis Jackson || ''[[American Ninja 2: The Confrontation]]'' || || 1987 | | [[Armsel Striker]] || Cpl. Curtis Jackson || ''[[American Ninja 2: The Confrontation]]'' || || 1987 | ||
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| [[Desert Eagle Mark I]] || Cpl. Curtis Jackson || ''[[American Ninja 2: The Confrontation]]'' || || 1987 | |||
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| Unidentified revolver || Det. Robinson || ''[[Hero and the Terror]]'' || || 1988 | |||
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| [[Desert Eagle Mark I]] || Curtis Jackson || ''[[American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt]]'' || || 1989 | |||
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| [[Vector R5]] || Curtis Jackson || ''[[American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt]]'' || Mocked up as [[AKS-47]] || 1989 | |||
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| [[Calico M950]] || Logan Blade || ''[[Street Hunter]]'' || || 1990 | | [[Calico M950]] || Logan Blade || ''[[Street Hunter]]'' || || 1990 | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:20, 2 November 2021
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 began his career in film as a stuntman, working in The Wiz, The Warriors, and The Wanderers. His first major film role was as Robert Ginty's sidekick in The Exterminator; he later played the faithful sidekick to Michael Dudikoff, David Carradine, and Chuck Norris. He is also remembered for his roles in To Live and Die in L.A. and Hero and the Terror. Steve James passed away on December 18, 1993 at the age 41 of pancreatic cancer.
Steve James can be seen using the following weapons in the following films: