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Jim Kelly
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Jim Kelly
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1946-05-05,Paris, Kentucky, USA
Gender
Male
Biography
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.

Filmography

Macked, Hammered, Slaughtered and Shafted

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Macked, Hammered, Slaughtered and Shafted
2004-12-31

Enter the Dragon

7.419

Enter the Dragon
1973-08-17

Death Dimension

4.3

Death Dimension
1978-07-01

7.5

Kings of Cult
2015-09-02

Take a Hard Ride

5.3

Take a Hard Ride
1975-10-29

Three the Hard Way

6.368

Three the Hard Way
1974-06-26

4.3

Hot Potato
1976-04-09

BaadAsssss Cinema

6.1

BaadAsssss Cinema
2002-08-14

Black Belt Jones

5.9

Black Belt Jones
1974-01-28

5.6

Black Samurai
1976-12-22

One Down, Two to Go

4.5

One Down, Two to Go
1982-11-19

4.7

Golden Needles
1974-07-17

5.8

Stranglehold
1994-01-01

The Tattoo Connection

5.3

The Tattoo Connection
1978-07-27

5.8

Mr. No Legs
1978-05-01

4.7

Afro Ninja
2009-03-17

4

Melinda
1972-08-06

6.4

Top Fighter
1995-06-15

6

Ultimatum
1994-08-25

Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee

8.1

Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee
1993-12-31

Afros, Macks & Zodiacs

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Afros, Macks & Zodiacs
1995-01-01

Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon

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Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon
1973-08-01

Highway to Heaven

7.4

Highway to Heaven
1984-09-19