Roland Harrah III
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Born
January 20, 1973
Roland Edward Harrah
January 20, 1973
DiedJanuary 3, 1995 (aged 21)
Occupation(s)Actor, musician
Yearsactive1984–1990
Roland Harrah III | |
|---|---|
| Born | Roland Edward Harrah January 20, 1973 |
| Died | January 3, 1995 (aged 21) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, musician |
| Years active | 1984–1990 |
Roland Edward Harrah (January 20, 1973 – January 3, 1995) was an American film and television child actor, actor, songwriter, musician, singer, and artist.[1]
Harrah co-starred in adventure dramas, particularly related to Vietnam, which included Braddock: Missing in Action III (1988) with Chuck Norris and in two episodes of the television series Airwolf (1984–1987) with Jan-Michael Vincent.
Born in Denver, Colorado, Harrah moved and lived in Riverside, California for 15 years and acted for 12 years. He died by suicide[2] at his home in Riverside and was interred at Crestlawn Memorial Park, Riverside, California.
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1986 | Kung Fu: The Movie | Old One's Grandson | |
| 1988 | Braddock: Missing in Action III | Van Tan Cang | |
| 1990 | Shadow of China | Xiao Niu | aka China Shadow., (final film role) |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1984 | Magnum, P.I. | Tran Quoc Jones | 1 episode: "Tran Quoc Jones" |
| 1985–1986 | Airwolf | Le Van Hawke, age 12; "Half-Pint" | 2 episodes: "Half-Pint" 1985, "Birds of Paradise" 1986 |
| 1986 | Scarecrow and Mrs. King | Khai's Kid "Roland Harrah" | 1 episode: "The Man Who Died Twice" |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Result | Category | Film or series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Young Artist Award | Nominated | Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor, Guest Starring in a Television, Comedy or Drama Series | Airwolf |
| 1989 | Nominated | Best Young Actor Starring in a Motion Picture – Drama | Braddock: Missing in Action III |
Memberships and affiliations
| Type | Organization |
|---|---|
| Member | American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) |
| Member | Screen Actors Guild (SAG) |