| Roland Harrah III | |
|---|---|
| Born | Roland Edward Harrah January 20, 1973 Denver, Colorado |
| Died | January 3, 1995 (aged 21) Riverside, California |
| Occupation | 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]
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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.
Screen name of Roland Harrah III. Born in Denver, Colorado. Harrah moved and lived in Riverside, California for 15 years and acted for 12 years. He died at home in Riverside, allegedly by suicide. Interred at Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Memorial Park, Riverside, California.
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| Year | Film | 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. |
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| 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" |
| 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 |
| Type | Organization |
|---|---|
| Member | American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) |
| Member | Screen Actors Guild (SAG) |