James Lew: key obituary facts
Is James Lew dead? Yes. James Lew died on August 23, 2026, at age 73.
Cause of death: James Lew's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was James Lew known for?
He was an American actor.
More about James Lew
Born: 6 September 1952.
Place of birth: Escalon.
Gender: male.
Occupation: actor, taekwondo athlete, stunt performer, film director.
Nationality: United States.
Spouse: Pamela Gidley, Jordanna Potter.
Children: Ryan Potter.
Also known as: James Jene Fae Lew.
Occupations: Stunt performer, stunt coordinator, actor.
James Lew, an American stuntman and actor, died on August 23, 2026, aged 73.
Born James Jene Fae Lew in Escalon, California, he built a long career in film and television as a martial artist, stunt performer and actor, with credits that included Big Trouble in Little China, Inception and Luke Cage. Across his career, he made 80 on-screen appearances and another 46 as a stunt coordinator or stunt double.
He also won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Stunt Coordination for his work on Luke Cage.