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Jim Kelly (II) (1946–2013)
With his funky Afro hairstyle, super cool attitude and superb karate skills, Jim Kelly was instantly identifiable, and one of the top martial arts film stars of the early 1970s. After appearing in a minor film role, Kelly's second screen effort was as one of the invited guests to the deadly Han's Island in Enter the Dragon (1973). Kelly quickly ...
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Born:in Paris, Kentucky, USADied:(age 67) in San Diego, California, USA |
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Actor (16 credits)
Actor (16 credits)
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Stunts (3 credits)
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Self (7 credits)
Self (7 credits)
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Archive footage (12 credits)
Archive footage (12 credits)
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I broke down the color barrier. I was the first black martial artist to become a movie star.Trivia:
Spent part of his childhood in San Diego but graduated from high school in Kentucky--Bourbon County High School --where he starred in several sports, including track and football. See more »Star Sign:
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