Jim Kelly
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5 maja 1946 — 29 czerwca 2013 (67 years)
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.
Known For
Filmografia
| 2023 | Enter the Clones of Bruce · as Black Belt Jones |
| 2019 | |
| 2015 | Kings of Cult · as (archive Footage) |
| 2013 | Birth of the Living Dead · as Black Belt Jones |
| 2012 | Trailer War · as CastNa Plex |
| 2009 | Afro Ninja · as Cleavon Washington |
| 2004 | The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made · as CastNa Plex |
| 1994 | Ultimatum · as Executive |
| 1994 | Stranglehold · as Executive #4 |
| 1992 | Bruce Lee and Kung Fu Mania · as Cast |
| 1984 | Highway to Heaven · as Reporter |
| 1982 | One Down, Two to go · as ChuckNa Plex |
| 1978 | The Tattoo Connection · as LucasNa Plex |
| 1978 | Death Dimension · as Lt. Detective J. AshNa Plex |
| 1978 | Mr. No LegsNa Plex |
| 1976 | Black Samurai · as Robert Sand |
| 1976 | Hot Potato · as Jones |
| 1975 | Take a Hard Ride · as Kashtok |
| 1974 | Golden Needles · as Jeff |
| 1974 | Three the Hard Way · as Mister Keyes |
| 1974 | Black Belt Jones · as Black Belt Jones |
| 1973 | Enter the Dragon · as Williams |
| 1972 | Melinda · as Charles Atkins |
| 2023 | My Father Muhammad Ali · as Self |
| 2014 | The Oscars · as Self - Actor (in Memoriam) |
| 2012 | I Am Bruce Lee · as Self (segment: Of Enter The Dragon)Na Plex |
| 2006 | Ban the Sadist Videos! Part 2 · as Self |
| 2002 | Baadasssss Cinema · as Self |
| 2002 | Undercover Brother · as Self |
| 2001 | A Huey P. Newton Story · as Self |
| 2001 | The Unbeatable Bruce Lee · as Self |
| 1998 | Bruce Lee: In His Own Words · as Self |
| 1995 | Top Fighter · as Self |
| 1994 | The Life of Bruce Lee · as Self - Co-Star, 'enter The Dragon' |
| 1993 | |
| 1984 | Bruce Lee, the Legend · as SelfNa Plex |
| 1982 | Late Night With David Letterman · as Self |
| 1973 | Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend · as Self |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show · as Self - Karate Expert |