Leo O'Brien (actor)

Leo O'Brien
Born(1970-11-12)November 12, 1970
DiedOctober 10, 2012(2012-10-10) (aged 41)
New York City, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, writer
Years active1983–1993

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

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

  1. ^ Maslin, Janet (March 22, 1985). "Schultz directs Last Dragon". The New York Times. Retrieved March 14, 2011.
  2. ^ 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.


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