Brandon Lee Essay, Research Paper
Brandon Lee was born on February 1, 1965 to Bruce Lee (Martial Arts idol) and Linda
Lee, and brother to Shannon Lee. In 1965 Brandon and his family lived in Hong Kong
where Brandon became fluent in Cantonese by the age of 8. He attended Boston’s
Art-Oriented Emerson College in NY. Growing up as the son of a mythologized movie
legend Bruce Lee, who died at 32 of a brain edema, when Brandon was 8. Brandon
studied Martial Arts and drama, like his father. When his mother took him for martial
arts lessons when Brandon was 9, he saw a picture of Bruce Lee on the wall, started to
cry and ran from the room. For a long time, his attitude was that he didn’t need school,
and he thumbed his nose at the rules. In 1983 Brandon was expelled from school
because of misbehavior, but received his diploma at Miraleste High school.
Shortly before Bruce Lee died in 1973, whose Chinese name Lee Shao-lung,
which means Little Dragon, had bought a house in a Hong Kong suburb called Kowloon
tong (Pond of the Nine Dragons). The Lee family was believed to be cursed with the
jealous wrath of the neighborhood’s resident demons. The curse lasts, it is said, three
generations.
Brandon was in the movies, “Rapid Fire”, “Showdown Little Tokyo”, and a few
more films, including “The Crow”. He turned down offers to be in “Dragon: The Bruce
Lee story”. Bruce Lee died while filming a movie at the age of 32, of what is to be
believed, a brain edema. Brandon died at the age of 28 on the set of “The Crow”.
Brandon Lee died during a mishap on the set of ?The Crow?. On March 30, the
cast and crew of The Crow had allegedly come to work after having had just eight hours
off. It was shortly after midnight on March 31 when Brandon went in front of the
camera. The scene was a flashback intended to explain how his character Eric Draven
had been killed in the first place. The scene required a gun to be loaded, cocked, and
then pointed at the camera. But because of the close range of the shot, the bullets that
were loaded had real brass caps, but no powder. After the cut, the propsmaster dry fired
the gun to get the gun ready for the scene, knocking an empty cartridge into the barrel of
the gun. The armsmaster was supposed to handle the scene, but had left the set early for
the day. The gun was loaded with blanks. Lee entered the set carrying a bag of groceries
containing an explosive blood pack. The script called for Funboy (Michael Massey) to
shoot Eric Draven (Brandon Lee) as he entered the room, setting off the blood pack. The
cartridge that was stuck in the barrel was shot at Brandon through the bag he was
carrying, killing him. The cap of a blank accidentally got lodged in his spine after
penetrating his abdomen. The doctors worked desperately for five hours, but it was no
use. He was pronounced dead at 1:04 P.M. the next day.
According to the weapons expert, the metal tip of one of the dummy bullets,
which had been loaded into the gun for the close-up, had somehow pulled loose from its
brass casing. When the dummies were unloaded and replaced with blanks, the metal tip
remained behind in the gun’s cylinder. As soon as the blank went off, its explosive force
launched the dummy tip through the gun barrel and into Lee’s body.
Brandon was supposed to marry Eliza Hutton on April 17. His body was flown to
Seattle to be buried beside his father in Lake View Cemetery. On April 3rd, there was a
funeral. There were around 400 people there, including Steven Seagal, David Carradine,
and Brandon’s best friend and Stunt coordinator, Jeff Imada. Jeff was so shaken he
couldn’t even speak. Linda (Brandon?s mother) kept everyone spirits up by saying,
“Brandon would have wanted this to be a joyful occasion. We’re here to be happy and to
celebrate the life of Brandon Lee.”
Другие работы по теме:
Тина, Брэндон
План Введение 1 Биография (на английском) (на русском) Введение Брэндон Тина (англ. Brandon Teena; 12 декабря 1972, Линкольн — 31 декабря 1993, Фоллз-Сити) — FtM транссексуал из США, жертва преступления на почве ненависти, чья судьба привлекла общественное внимание и послужила сюжетной основой для ряда художественных произведений.
Генри Брэндон, 2-й герцог Саффолк
Генри Брэндон, 2-й герцог Саффолк (англ. Henry Brandon, 2nd Duke of Suffolk; 18 сентября 1535 — 14 июля 1551)[1] — английский дворянин, старший сын Чарльза Брэндона, 1-го герцога Саффолка, от брака с Кэтрин Уиллоуби, 12-й баронессой Уиллоуби де Эрзби.
Review Auto Mobile By Ruth Brandon Essay
, Research Paper Driving force Auto Mobile: How the Car Changed Life Ruth Brandon 468pp, Macmillan The view from the roof of Dearborn’s Ritz-Carlton hotel is infinitely melancholic, but magnificent. Bright ribbons of freeway unravel across the flat, dull midwestern landscape. Somewhere in the distance, the enormous River Rouge plant has been churning out the cars that now populate these roads in a mobile jam that is a derisive caricature of the production line.
Great Depression Story Essay Research Paper The
Great Depression Story Essay, Research Paper The Chen family lived on a simple farm in Kansas in the late 1920 s; they grew corn and wheat and made a living off that. A few years past and the Stock market had crashed on Black Tuesday, October 24th, 1929(www.amatecon/gdtimeline.html). The Great Depression was setting in, and the Dustbowl hit in 1935(Garraty 57) all across the central part of the United States causing dust to be blown everywhere.
Stereotypes Essay Research Paper StereotypesStereotypes are things
Stereotypes Essay, Research Paper Stereotypes Stereotypes are things that everyone in this day in age has to deal with. Everywhere we look we find ideas that one thought to be typical of a certain race, ethnic group or age ranges. Pop-culture has its share of stereotypes. From mass media to published writings stereotypes find a way to rear up and present themselves to all audiences.
The Effects Of Setting On Character In
The Masque Of Red Deat Essay, Research Paper Brandon Cupp January 1, 1997 English 113 The Effects of Setting on Character “The Masque of Red Death” and “The Shawl” are quite similar yet very unalike. The way the authors described the setting set the traits of the characters’ personalities. In “The Masque of Red Death,” by Edgar Allan Poe, Prince Prospero was the main character.
John Adams Essay Research Paper Brandon GirouxBible12John
John Adams Essay, Research Paper Brandon GirouxBible-12John Adams Everyone here will agree that George Washington was the first president of the United States, correct? What if I told you that under the United States Constitution, John Adams has been robbed of the rightful title of “The First President of the United States”? What would you believe then? John Adams was the son of John Adams and Susanna Boylston.
Just For Kicks Essay Research Paper Brandon
Just For Kicks Essay, Research Paper Brandon Lewis is the manager for his high school football team. On the football team, there is a sorry loser named Timmy. The football team was undefeated for six games straight. Mistakes made by Timmy made the team lose a game. He was the punter and he kept dropping the ball.
History Of Lake Champlain Vermont Essay Research
Paper The Evolution of Lake Champlain Basin A billion years ago, Lake Champlain and all of North America was covered by huge glaciers. The air was rich in oxygen because of photosynthesis done by plants.
Reckless Homicide Essay Research Paper Pilot Charlie
Reckless Homicide Essay, Research Paper Pilot Charlie Ashmore is in deep trouble when he fails a drug test that will suspend him to the Airline Company he works for. He turns to his brother, Michael, an attorney for the Airline Company, for help. Michael hides the positive test results so that Charlie can continue to fly.
Poverty In America Essay Research Paper Brandon
Poverty In America Essay, Research Paper Brandon Cristobal Mr.Orozco 9/25/00 Phil 103 ? Poverty, all day, everyday? Coming home everyday to nothing to eat is the scenario for the young children whose parents are on welfare. Those parents are stuck on welfare and can?t give there children anything they want, they take the money the state gives them just to get by, maybe not even able to get the biological needs to survive.
Lower Dauphin Falcon Basketball Team Essay Research
Paper The Champ It was halftime; the score was tied. The Lower Dauphin Falcon Basketball team was playing with such charisma as we started to soar over the Susquehanna Indians in the second half. It was one shot after another, and soon we were winning by 2 points. The star of the game was of course our number 33, Evan.
Spiders On Bikes Essay Research Paper 1234
Spiders On Bikes Essay, Research Paper 1234 N. Arroya Vista Dr. E Enterprises, After extensive research of ten possible mining sites, Turkin? Co. purchased thirty-six hundred acres of mineral rights. At every site we ran several tests determining the copper content. We generally purchased land from every site that had some copper in the ground.
Tobacco Use Sucks Essay Research Paper Brandon
Tobacco Use Sucks Essay, Research Paper Brandon Turnbow June 14, 2000 Essay #3 Final Tobacco Use Sucks By now, almost everyone knows that smoking and other tobacco use causes cancer. But did you know it?s also the number one cause of heart disease and emphysema, too? When you smoke tobacco, the effects on your body are immediate. ?Your pulse increases.
My Neighbors Essay Research Paper I
My Neighbors Essay, Research Paper I’m sure going to miss their great friendliness and hospitality. They were always so nice to me, and my mom and dad. They were probably the best neighbors we have ever had. I think Judy was the first friend I met when I moved here from Wisconsin. We were both so young, it’s bad of me not going to the funeral.
A Real Boy Essay Research Paper A
A Real Boy Essay, Research Paper A Real Boy “My baaaaaack! My aaaaarm! Ooooow!” The distorted moans tore me from blissful slumber to the horrible living nightmare I thought I had escaped when my head hit the pillow. This was my first night of hell on earth, and the worst was yet to come. The invitation to spend spring break in Malibu, California (as a paid camp counselor) had been terrific, the condition that I had to do so here was the sick joke of it all.
The Future Of Computer Crime In America
Essay, Research Paper The Future of Computer Crime in America Sociology Research Paper Sociology per. #2 10/8/96 Sociology Topics: Future Society Social Change
Transcendentalism Essay Research Paper Various authors have
Transcendentalism Essay, Research Paper Various authors have talked about the transcendentalist philosophy, have written many essays, poems, ECT. Transcendentalism is a philosophy that is practiced by few because of its drastic views. It is a difficult task to succeed; many people have found it difficult to go against society.
Andy Warhol Essay Research Paper Andy Warholby
Andy Warhol Essay, Research Paper Andy Warhol by Brandon Noll Andy Warhol was thought to be born around 1929 to 1930 near Pittsburgh to Czech immigrant parents. His real name was Andrew
Dkf djfk Essay Research Paper
Is Spanking a Correct Tool for Punishment of Children? New or expecting parents have a lot to think about. For instance, what day care is their child going to attend, which of the 30 doctors offices that they visited are they going to pick,
Senior Night Essay Research Paper We were
Senior Night Essay, Research Paper We were at Wild Turkey Stadium, it was Senior Night. The Eagles were ready to play, and fight with all their might. The night was chilly,
War On Drugs Essay Research Paper Brandon
War On Drugs Essay, Research Paper Brandon Shorter Professor History 1302 9 November 2001 Since 1968, the United States has spent increasing amounts of taxpayers’ money; more than $40 billion last year trying to stop drug use through the criminal-justice system. Three-fourths of federal anti-drug money goes to police, prisons, border patrol and interdiction efforts in countries like Colombia.
The Andromeda Strain Essay Research Paper Brandon
The Andromeda Strain Essay, Research Paper Brandon Harris 2-11-98 4th Period The Andromeda Strain By Michael Crichton Space truly is the final frontier. All over the world people are trying to find out as
My Personal Art Collection Essay Research Paper
Brandon Hill My Personal Art Collection Enclosed in my portfolio are some of my favorite and most detailed works. I chose these eight pieces, because I feel that they are the best representation of my abilities in art. Because drawing is the area in which I excel most, I have selected mostly works that display my skill in this.
Sense And Sensibility Essay Research Paper
“Sense and Sensibility” In Jane Austen?s Sense and Sensibility there is a theme that runs along with males in the novel. The first born sons are forced to deal with the promotions and abilities that come along with the laws of primogeniture, yet even with all they get they do not lead an altogether happy life.
Constantine Essay Research Paper November 9 1998Brandon
Constantine Essay, Research Paper November 9, 1998 Brandon McGarrell Constantine and Sigma Chi The design of the white cross that symbolizes Sigma Chi is patterned after the Christian cross that Emperor Constantine had envisioned the night before he attacked Rome in the battle at Melvin Bridge. Maxentius, the leader of the Roman army had died a few days earlier due to poor construction of a bridge while on retreat.
Moving Through Change Essay Research Paper Brandon
Moving Through Change Essay, Research Paper Brandon Spelling May 12, 2000 Essay for Exam III Moving Through Change Common people have been through many changes in history such as technological change, economic change, and political change. Common people define history as a period of change.
Past Essay Research Paper Michelle Brandon My
Past Essay, Research Paper Michelle Brandon My Past: I was born in Calgary, Alberta in 1983 then in 1985 I moved to Germany. I stayed in Germany for 3 years then I moved to calgary for 2 years. Cakgary is a nice place to live it s a big city compared to Germany. Germany is a beautiful place to go, I would like to go back to Germany for a visit.
Gremlin Hunting Essay Research Paper Gremlin
Gremlin Hunting Essay, Research Paper Gremlin’ Hunting Brandon thought that he could take a swig of beer safely. But when he lifted the bottle of Miller to his still-grinning lips, he caught a glimpse of Chester, whose fat face was also grinning like a kid’s Halloween jack o’ lantern, and that happened just when the swallow of beer was going down Brandon’s throat.
Henry Ford 4 Essay Research Paper Brandon
Henry Ford 4 Essay, Research Paper Brandon Weitz ENC 1905 Henry Ford I found Henry Ford to be a very interesting person to learn about. Throughout Ragtime, Henry Ford played a small, but important role. He enlightened people about his great inventions. The car was a symbol in this book for wealth and luxury.
Ford County Kansas Essay Research Paper FORD
Ford County Kansas Essay, Research Paper FORD COUNTY by Brandon Noll Ford County was named in honor of Colonel James H. Ford, of the Second Colorado Calvary, Commander at Fort Dodge, once a Military