Jim Kelly
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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 Jone…
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Highway to Heaven
1984 · TV
Enter the Dragon
1973 · Movie
Bruce Lee, the Legend
1984 · Movie
Death Dimension
1978 · Movie
Top Fighter
1995 · Movie
Black Belt Jones
1974 · Movie
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee
2001 · Movie
Golden Needles
1974 · Movie
Three the Hard Way
1974 · Movie
Take a Hard Ride
1975 · Movie
Stranglehold
1994 · Movie
The Tattoo Connection
1978 · Movie