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.
Death
Leo O'Brien died in New York City on October 10, 2012, at age 41. The cause of death was never reported.[2]
Filmography
Film
| 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
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Chiefs | (Young) Joshua Cole | Miniseries – 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
- ^ 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
- Leo O'Brien at IMDb