Jim Kelly
Actor/Actriz
23
Películas
1
Series
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.
Como Actor/Actriz
Camino al cielo
Reporter
Operación Dragón
Williams
Bruce Lee, the Legend
Self
鉅鑽風雲
Lucas
Black Belt Jones
Black Belt Jones
Hot Potato
Jones
Top Fighter
Self
Los buitres
Kashtok
Three the Hard Way
Mister Keyes
Afro Ninja
Cleavon Washington
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee
Stranglehold
Executive #4
Golden Needles
Jeff
Mr. No Legs
Melinda
Charles Atkins
BaadAsssss Cinema
Self
Black Samurai
Robert Sand
One Down, Two to Go
Chuck
Ultimatum
Executive
Death Dimension
Lt. Detective J. Ash
Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon
Self
Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee
Self
Macked, Hammered, Slaughtered and Shafted
Self
Kings of Cult
(archive footage)