Jim Kelly

Jim Kelly

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.

Tentang

Stage Name: Jim Kelly

Peran: Acting

Reputasi: 0.484

Jenis Kelamin: Laki-laki

Tanggal Lahir: 1946-05-05

Lokasi Lahir: Paris, Kentucky, USA

Riwayat Perfilman

2019

Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror

Self (archive footage)

2015

Kings of Cult

(archive footage)

2004

The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made

Black Belt Jones (archive footage)

1998

Bruce Lee: In His Own Words

Self (archive footage)

1995

Top Fighter

Self

1995

Afros, Macks & Zodiacs

(archive footage)

1994

Ultimatum

Executive

1994

Stranglehold

Executive #4

1984

Highway to Heaven

Reporter

1984

Bruce Lee: The Legend

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1978

Death Dimension

Lt. Detective J. Ash

1976

Black Samurai

Robert Sand

1976

Hot Potato

Jones

1975

Take a Hard Ride

Kashtok

1974

Three the Hard Way

Mister Keyes

1974

Black Belt Jones

Black Belt Jones

1973

Enter the Dragon

Williams

1972

Melinda

Charles Atkins