American actors died in Hanging
Here are 3 famous actors from United States of America died in Hanging:
Justin Pierce
Justin Pierce (March 21, 1975 London-July 10, 2000 Paradise) a.k.a. Justin Charles Pierce was an American actor.
He is best known for his role as Casper in the 1995 movie "Kids". Pierce was born in London to a Welsh father and Australian mother. He moved to the United States when he was eight years old and grew up in New York City. After his breakout role in "Kids", Pierce went on to star in other films such as "Next Friday" and "A Brother's Kiss". In addition to acting, Pierce was also a professional skateboarder and musician. He formed a band called "Jester" and played guitar in a punk rock band called "Mary Jane". Tragically, Pierce died by suicide at the age of 25 in his hotel room in Paradise, California.
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Jonathan Brandis
Jonathan Brandis (April 13, 1976 Danbury-November 12, 2003 West Hollywood) also known as Jonathan Gregory Brandis, The J-Man or Jon was an American actor, screenwriter and film director.
He began his career as a child model, appearing in numerous print ads and television commercials before transitioning to acting. Brandis landed his breakout role in the 1990s NBC teen sitcom "Saved by the Bell: The New Class" before becoming a household name for his starring role in the 1995 film "The NeverEnding Story III".
Brandis went on to star in other notable films, including "Ladybugs" and "Sidekicks", and appeared in popular TV dramas like "SeaQuest DSV" and "Murder, She Wrote". He was also an accomplished film director and screenwriter.
Tragically, at the age of 27, Jonathan Brandis died by suicide. His death was mourned by fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry, who remembered him as a talented and promising young actor.
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David Carradine
David Carradine (December 8, 1936 Hollywood-June 3, 2009 Bangkok) otherwise known as John Arthur Carradine, Jack Carradine, John A. Carradine, Mr. Cool or Jack was an American actor, martial artist, musician, singer-songwriter, television director, film producer, television producer, film director and voice actor. He had three children, Kansas Carradine, Calista Carradine and Tom Carradine.
David Carradine rose to fame in the 1970s for his role as Kwai Chang Caine in the TV series "Kung Fu." He had a diverse career in both film and television, often playing tough, unconventional characters. In addition to acting, Carradine was also a skilled martial artist, incorporating his skills into many of his performances.
Carradine continued to act throughout his life, appearing in over 100 films and television shows. He also worked as a producer, director and writer. Some of his most notable film roles include Bill in Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill" movies and Frankenstein in "Death Race 2000."
Unfortunately, Carradine's life ended tragically in Bangkok in 2009. He was found dead in a hotel room, having apparently died from autoerotic asphyxiation. His death shocked fans and friends alike, and remains a controversial topic to this day.
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