Roland Edward Harrah (January 20, 1973 – January 3, 1995) was an American film and television child actor, actor, songwriter, musician, singer, and artist.Obituary, The Press-Enterprise, Riverside, California, January 6, 1995.
Biography 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 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 1987Young 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)
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References Lentz, Harris M.; and Lentz, Harris M., III, Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television Credits, 2nd Revised Edition, 2261 pages, McFarland & Co., 2001, 3 volumes. Volume 3: ().
External links
– television movie pilot (1984) – seasons 1–3 (1984–86) – season 4 (1987)