Leo O'Brien (actor)

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Leo O'Brien (November 12, 1970 – October 10, 2012) was an American actor and writer. He is best known for his role as Richie Green in the 1985 film The Last Dragon.

Early life
O’Brien grew up in Englewood, New Jersey. He was the younger brother of Guy O’Brien, better known as Master Gee of The Sugarhill Gang.

Career
Film
- The Last Dragon (1985) — Richie Green
- Rappin’ (1985) — Allan (featured on the soundtrack; he contributed to the writing of “Colors”)
- New Jack City (1991) — Kid on Stoop

Television
- Chiefs (1983) — Young Joshua Cole
- CBS Children's Mystery Theatre (1983) — Jake
- The Streets (1984) — Television movie
- Law and Order (1990–1991) — Tremaine Lewis / Red (two episodes)
- Dark Justice (1993) — Christopher

Death
Leo O’Brien died in New York City on October 10, 2012, at the age of 41. The cause of death was not publicly reported.