James Lew was an American martial artist, stuntman, and actor. During his acting career, he appeared in films and television shows and also worked as a stunt coordinator or stunt double on 46 other projects. He is known for his work in the ‘Luke Cage’ series. Lew passed away in Los Angeles on August 23, 2026, at the age of 73.
James Lew Biography
| Full Name | James Jene Fae Lew |
| Nickname | James Lew |
| Profession | Martial artist, stuntman and actor |
| Date of Birth | 6 September 1952 |
| Age | 73 years old (at the time of his death in August 2026) |
| Birth Place | Escalon, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Education Qualification | Not publicly known |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Ethnicity | Asian-American |
| Religion | Not known |
| Date of Death | 23 August 2026 |
| Death Place | Los Angeles, California, |
| Cause of Death | Not revealed |
James Lew Age
James Lew (James Jene Fae Lew) was born on 6 September 1952 in Escalon, California, United States. He was 73 years old at the time of his death, and his zodiac sign was Virgo.
James Lew Wife
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Pamela Gidley Jordana Potter |
| Spouse/Wife | Pamela Gidley (m. 2005, div. 2008) Jordanna Potter (m. 2014) |
| Children | Update Soon |
James Lew Family
| Father’s Name | Not publicly known |
| Mother’s Name | Not publicly known |
| Brother’s Name | Update soon |
| Sister’s Name | Update soon |
James Lew Filmography
- 1976 – The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
- 1977 – Big Time
- 1983 – Going Berserk
- 1985 – Ninja Turf
- 1987 – Steele Justice
- 1988 – Action Jackson
- 1990 – Aftershock
- 1991 – The Perfect Weapon
- 1992 – Rapid Fire
- 1993 – American Ninja V
- 1994 – On Deadly Ground
- 1995 – Under Siege 2: Dark Territory
- 1996 – Night Hunter
- 1997 – Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- 1998 – Rush Hour
- 2002 – The Amanda Show
- 2003 – Sin
- 2006 – 18 Fingers of Death!
- 2008 – Superhero Movie
- 2010 – Inception
- 2012 – The Girl form the Naked Eye
- 2012 – Sleeping Dogs
- 2014 – Bad Country
- 2015 – Frankenstein
- 2017 – Star Raiders: The Adventures of Sabler Raine
- 2019 – American Bistro
James Lew Height And Weight
| Height (Approx) | In centimeters – 175 cm In meters – 1.75 m In feet & inches – 5’9” |
| Weight (Approx) | In kilograms – 80 kg In pounds – 176 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
James Lew Net Worth
There is no public information about James Lew’s net worth at the time of his death in Augst 2026.
| Net Worth (Approx) | Not know |
| Real Estate | Not known |
| Income sources | Acting, endorsement, etc. |
Some Interesting Facts About James Lew
- James Lew was born and raised in Escalon, California, and was of Chinese descent.
- He was raised in South Los Angeles and began studying martial arts at age 14.
- He received classes in Tang Soo Do and Choy Li Fut.
- In the 1970s, he co-founded the Sil Lung Kung demo team with Al Leong and Douglas Lim Wong.
- An early role for Lew was as a guard in the John Casvetes 1976 film, The Killing of a Chinese Bookie.
- Lew had a role in Killpoint, an action film directed by Frank Harris and starring Leo Fong.
- In 2017, he acted in the sci-fi film Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine.
- Lew was married to Pamela Gidley from 2005 until their divorce in 2008.
- Lew was the stepfather of actor Ryan Potter, who portrayed Gar Logan/Beast Boy on the HBO Max series Titans.
- At the time of his death, James Lew was married to his second wife, Jordanna Alex Potter.
- In 2018, he released a book titled The Art of Stretching and Kicking.
FAQ:
How old was James Lew?
73 years old (at the time of his death in 2026)
What happened to James Lew?
James Lew died on 23 August 2026, at the age of 73.