Leo O'Brien (actor) explained

Leo O'Brien
Birth Date:	12 November 1970
Death Place:	New York City, U.S.
Occupation:	Actor, writer
Years Active:	1983–1993

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.

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	Minseries – 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

Notes and References

1. News: Schultz directs Last Dragon. Maslin. Janet. March 22, 1985. The New York Times. March 14, 2011.
2. News: Roberts . Christine . Feeney . Michael J. . Connor . Tracy . 'The Last Dragon' star Leo O'Brien dies at age 41 . . October 11, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121011173522/http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/dragon-star-leo-o-brien-dies-article-1.1180688 . October 11, 2012.