About
Hawthorne James is an American actor and director, best known for his role as Big Red Davis in the 1991 film The Five Heartbeats. He is also known for his role as Sam, the injured bus driver, in Speed (1994 film). James was born James Hawthorne in Chicago, Illinois, the son of A.M. Alene and Robert Hawthorne.
Known for
Stargate SG-1Series • 1997
FrasierSeries • 1993
CharmedSeries • 1998
ERSeries • 1994
CheersSeries • 1982
The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirSeries • 1990
MartinSeries • 1992
RoswellSeries • 1999
WorkaholicsSeries • 2011
Amazing StoriesSeries • 1985
Se7enMovie • 1995
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.Series • 1993
SpeedMovie • 1994
The Color PurpleMovie • 1985
The DoorsMovie • 1991
I'm Gonna Git You SuckaMovie • 1988
Today You DieMovie • 2005
The Five HeartbeatsMovie • 1991
Heaven's PrisonersMovie • 1996
Campfire TalesMovie • 1997
Patty HearstMovie • 1988
Snoop Dogg's Hood of HorrorMovie • 2006
AmistadMovie • 1997
Disco GodfatherMovie • 1979