Jim Kelly [82832] Gender: Male Popularity: 0.574 Birthplace: Paris, Kentucky, USA Birthday: 1946-05-05 Deathday: 2013-06-29 Age: 67 years Movies: 25 Links: Homepage, IMDB 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. Horror Noire: A 2019-02-07 Kings of Cult2015-09-02 Afro Ninja2009-01-01 Macked, Hammered2004-12-31 The 50 Worst Mov2004-07-13 BaadAsssss Cinem2002-08-14 Bruce Lee: In Hi1998-07-01 Top Fighter1995-06-15 Ultimatum1994-08-25 Stranglehold1994-01-01 Death by Misadve1993-12-31 Bruce Lee: The L1984-01-01 One Down, Two to1982-11-19 The Tattoo Conne1978-07-27 Death Dimension1978-07-01 Mr. No Legs1978-05-01 Black Samurai1976-12-22 Hot Potato1976-04-09 Take a Hard Ride1975-10-29 Golden Needles1974-07-17 Three the Hard W1974-06-26 Black Belt Jones1974-01-28 Location: Hong K1973-08-01 Enter the Dragon1973-08-17 Melinda1972-08-06