Steve James

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Characters played by Steve James

Bobby — The Delta Force (1986)

Supporting character or background role in military/civilian scenes.

Cpl. Curtis Jackson — American Ninja (1985)

Corporal who initially challenges Joe but becomes a steadfast brother-in-arms.

Sgt. Curtis Jackson — American Ninja 2: The Confrontation (1987)

Army sergeant and loyal combat partner to Joe Armstrong in Caribbean investigations.

Curtis Jackson — American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt (1989)

Skilled military operative who teams up with Sean Davidson to fight The Cobra.

Kung Fu Joe — I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988)

A member of Jack's team who suffers repeated gunshot wounds from police officers during the conflict.

Henry — Weekend at Bernie's II (1993)

Local islander providing information during the Caribbean journey.

Coach Ned Sanders — Johnny Be Good (1988)

Ned is the head coach at State University and offers Johnny a scholarship, a good education, and a fair opportunity to earn the starting quarterback position. Unlike the schools offering gifts and money, he warns Johnny that such inducements violate NCAA rules. After Johnny chooses integrity and education, Ned accepts him and officially completes the scholarship offer.

Marcus / Drew Washington — Bloodfist V: Human Target (1994)

Security operative navigating corporate espionage.

Michael Jefferson — The Exterminator (1980)

Michael Jefferson is John Eastland’s closest friend, first shown as a fellow U.S. soldier captured with him in Vietnam. In New York, he helps Eastland confront the Ghetto Ghouls, but the gang damages his spine, leaving him unable to walk. Jefferson later asks Eastland to end his life, and his death becomes a major clue in Dalton’s investigation.

First Sto-Lu — The Land That Time Forgot (1974)

A minor character in The Land That Time Forgot. The available plot summary does not specify his background or actions.

Eastland — McBain (1991)

Corrupt businessman who serves as a financial target for McBain to fund the rebellion.

Bud Raines — C.A.T. Squad (1986)

Second-in-command of the C.A.T. Squad and a core tactical member. He assists in tracking the stolen rocket launcher, protects key scientist Henry Spivek, and participates in the final aerial showdown. His consistent presence alongside Doc and Nikki highlights his role as a reliable field operative and squad anchor throughout the counter-terrorist missions.

Career Overview

Steve James has 55 screen credits in a career dating back to 1974. Their work spans 11 cinematic universes — most prominently American Ninja with 3 titles. Signature works include American Ninja, American Ninja 2: The Confrontation, American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
55
Birth Date
1952-02-19
Birth Place
New York City, New York

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 11 universes

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Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q741572), public domain (CC0).