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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 can be seen using firearms in the following productions:'''
'''Steve James can be seen using firearms in the following productions:'''
[[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|300px|[[Steve James]] as Bobby with a [[Mini Uzi]] in ''[[Delta Force, The|The Delta Force]]'' (1986).]]
[[Image:Delta-force-4.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[Steve James]] as Bobby with a [[Mini Uzi]] in ''[[Delta Force, The|The Delta Force]]'' (1986).]]


== Background ==
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.


== Film ==
== Film ==

Revision as of 23:27, 7 October 2011

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 firearms in the following productions:

Steve James (1952-1993)
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Steve James as Bobby with a Mini Uzi in The Delta Force (1986).


Film

Title Gun Character Note Date
The Delta Force Mini Uzi Bobby . 1986
The Delta Force Israeli B-300 Bobby . 1986
The Exterminator M60 Michael Jefferson . 1980
The Soldier MK760 Part of The Soldier's Force . 1982
The American Ninja M60 Cpl. Curtis Jackson . 1985
American Ninja 2: The Confrontation Armsel Striker Cpl. Curtis Jackson . 1987
Street Hunter Calico M950 Logan Blade . 1990
Street Hunter 357 C.O.P. derringer Logan Blade . 1990