Leo O'Brien (actor)
Leo O'Brien | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 12, 1970 |
| Died | October 10, 2012 (aged 41) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer |
| Years active | 1983–1993 |
Leo O'Brien (November 12, 1970 – October 10, 2012) was an American television and film actor, best known as Richie Green in the 1985 film The Last Dragon.[1]
O'Brien was raised in Englewood, NJ, the younger brother of Guy O'Brien, better known as Master Gee of the pioneering rap group, The Sugarhill Gang.[citation needed]
Death
[edit]Leo O'Brien died in New York City on October 10, 2012, at age 41. The cause of death was never reported.[2]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | The Last Dragon | Ritchie Green | |
| 1985 | Rappin' | Allan | Featured on Soundtrack, writer of "Colors" |
| 1991 | New Jack City | Kid on Stoop |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Chiefs | (Young) Joshua Cole | Minseries – Episode: Part 1 |
| 1983 | CBS Children's Mystery Theatre | Jake | Episode: Dirkham Detective Agency |
| 1984 | The Streets | - | Television movie |
| 1990–1991 | Law and Order | Tremaine Lewis / Red | 2 Episodes |
| 1993 | Dark Justice | Christopher | Episode: 2nd Story |
References
[edit]- ^ Maslin, Janet (March 22, 1985). "Schultz directs Last Dragon". The New York Times. Retrieved March 14, 2011.
- ^ Roberts, Christine; Feeney, Michael J.; Connor, Tracy (October 11, 2012). "'The Last Dragon' star Leo O'Brien dies at age 41". Daily News. Archived from the original on October 11, 2012.
External links
[edit]- Leo O'Brien at IMDb
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