Jim Kelly
- Interpretación
- 5 de mayo de 1946 · Paris, Kentucky, USA
- 29 de junio de 2013
Biografía
James Milton "Jim" Kelly (May 5, 1946 – June 29, 2013) was an American athlete, martial artist, and actor best known for his roles in 1970s action and blaxploitation films. Born in Millersburg, Kentucky, Kelly excelled in athletics from a young age, participating in multiple sports before dedicating himself to Okinawan karate. He became a decorated karate champion, winning several prestigious titles in 1971 and opening his own dojo in Los Angeles. His appearance alongside Bruce Lee in "Enter the Dragon" (1973) launched his acting career, leading to starring roles in films like "Black Belt Jones" (1974) and "Three the Hard Way" (1974). Beyond martial arts and acting, Kelly was also a professional tennis player, achieving a high ranking in senior men's doubles in California. Jim Kelly, who was 6'2" (1.88 m), died on June 29, 2013, in San Diego, California, due to cancer. He is remembered as the first Black martial arts film star, who broke down the color barrier and left a memorable presence on screen.
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Filmografía
- Kings of Cult · (archive footage)
- Afro Ninja · Cleavon Washington
- Macked, Hammered, Slaughtered and Shafted · En persona
- BaadAsssss Cinema · En persona
- The Unbeatable Bruce Lee
- Top Fighter · En persona
- Afros, Macks & Zodiacs · (archive footage)
- Ultimatum · Executive
- Stranglehold · Executive #4
- La misteriosa vida de Bruce Lee · En persona
- Autopista hacia el cielo · Reporter
- La leyenda de Bruce Lee · En persona
- Apuesta peligrosa · Chuck
- Hong Kong connection · Lucas
- Dimensión mortal · Lt. Detective J. Ash
- Mr. No Legs
- Black Samurai · Robert Sand, Stunt Coordinator
- Hot Potato · Jones
- Por la senda más dura · Kashtok
- Alfileres de Oro · Jeff
- Los demoledores · Mister Keyes
- Cinturón negro · Black Belt Jones
- Operación Dragón · Williams
- Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon · En persona
- Melinda · Charles Atkins