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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)]]
[[Image:Delta-force-4.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Steve James as Bobby with a [[Mini Uzi]] in ''[[The Delta Force]]'' (1986).]]
[[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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'''Steve James can be seen using firearms in the following productions:'''
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== Film ==
== Film ==
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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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[[Category:Deceased Actor]]
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Latest revision as of 07:20, 2 November 2021

Steve James (1952-1993)
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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, 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:

Film

Gun Character Title Note Date
M60 Michael Jefferson The Exterminator 1980
M8 flare pistol Michael Jefferson The Exterminator 1980
MK760 Part of The Soldier's Force The Soldier 1982
M60 Cpl. Curtis Jackson American Ninja Mounted on a jeep 1985
M1911A1 Cpl. Curtis Jackson American Ninja 1985
M16A1 with M203 grenade launcher Cpl. Curtis Jackson American Ninja 1985
FIM-92A Stinger Cpl. Curtis Jackson American Ninja Fake prop 1985
Mini Uzi Bobby The Delta Force 1986
Israeli B-300 Bobby The Delta Force 1986
Intratec TEC-9 Mini Larry Richards Avenging Force 1986
Armsel Striker Cpl. Curtis Jackson American Ninja 2: The Confrontation 1987
Desert Eagle Mark I Cpl. Curtis Jackson American Ninja 2: The Confrontation 1987
Unidentified revolver Det. Robinson Hero and the Terror 1988
Desert Eagle Mark I Curtis Jackson American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt 1989
Vector R5 Curtis Jackson American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt Mocked up as AKS-47 1989
Calico M950 Logan Blade Street Hunter 1990
COP 357 Derringer Logan Blade Street Hunter 1990