Jim Kelly
- Recitazione
- 5 maggio 1946 · Paris, Kentucky, USA
- 29 giugno 2013
Biografia
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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Filmografia
- Kings of Cult · (archive footage)
- Afro Ninja · Cleavon Washington
- Macked, Hammered, Slaughtered and Shafted · In persona
- BaadAsssss Cinema · In persona
- The Unbeatable Bruce Lee
- Top Fighter · In persona
- Afros, Macks & Zodiacs · (archive footage)
- Ultimatum · Executive
- Stranglehold · Executive #4
- Bruce Lee L'Urlo del Drago · In persona
- Autostop per il cielo · Reporter
- Bruce Lee: The Legend · In persona
- Trio mortale · Chuck
- The Tattoo Connection · Lucas
- Gli amici del drago · Lt. Detective J. Ash
- Mr. No Legs
- Black Samurai · Robert Sand, Stunt Coordinator
- Hot Potato · Jones
- La parola di un fuorilegge... è legge! · Kashtok
- I sette aghi d'oro · Jeff
- Dinamite, agguato, pistola · Mister Keyes
- Johnny lo svelto · Black Belt Jones
- I 3 dell'Operazione Drago · Williams
- Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon · In persona
- Melinda · Charles Atkins