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27 Nov, 1940
20 Jul, 1973
Cerebral edema
American
Film director
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Bruce Lee was a famous martial artist, actor, and filmmaker who achieved worldwide recognition for his skills and performances. He was born on November 27, 1940, in San Francisco, California. His parents, Lee Hoi-chuen and Grace Ho, were Chinese immigrants. Bruce was the fourth child in his family, and his parents named him Jun Fan. His family moved to Hong Kong when he was three months old.
Bruce Lee started learning martial arts at the age of 13 under the guidance of Master Yip Man, a legendary figure in the world of Wing Chun Kung Fu. Lee quickly became one of Yip Man’s top students and started teaching martial arts to others at the age of 16.
In 1958, Bruce Lee returned to the United States to pursue his education. He enrolled in the University of Washington and studied philosophy. During his time in the U.S., Lee also started teaching martial arts and opened his first martial arts school in Seattle.
In 1964, Bruce Lee was invited to demonstrate his martial arts skills at the International Karate Championships in Long Beach, California. Lee’s demonstration was a huge success, and he caught the attention of Hollywood producers. He was later cast in the TV series “The Green Hornet” as the lead character, Kato.
In 1971, Bruce Lee returned to Hong Kong and started working on his first major film, “The Big Boss.” The film was a huge success and made Lee a superstar in Asia. He went on to make several other successful films, including *Fist of Fury* and *Way of the Dragon*.
In 1973, Bruce Lee started working on his final film, *Enter the Dragon*. The film was co-produced by Warner Bros. and Golden Harvest and was the first martial arts film to be produced by a major Hollywood studio. *Enter the Dragon* was a huge success and grossed over $200 million worldwide.
Unfortunately, Bruce Lee died on July 20, 1973, just a few weeks before the release of *Enter the Dragon*. Lee’s sudden death shocked the world, and the cause of his death was never fully determined. Some reports suggested that he died of a cerebral edema, while others speculated that he was killed by rival martial artists.
After his death, Bruce Lee’s influence on the world of martial arts and entertainment continued to grow. His films and teachings inspired a generation of martial artists and filmmakers, and his legacy is still felt today.
Bruce Lee was a legendary figure in the world of martial arts and entertainment. His life and career were marked by hard work, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Despite his untimely death, Bruce Lee’s impact on the world will be felt for generations to come.
Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee
Male
Cerebral edema
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Kowloon, British Hong Kong
Advocate Quiet and mystical, yet very inspiring and tireless idealists. He was a determined idealist who would go to any length to achieve his desired outcome.
Bruce Lee got his big break in Hollywood in 1964 when he was discovered by celebrity hair stylist, Jay Sebring, at the Long Beach Karate Championships. Sebring told one of his celebrity clients, the producer and actor William Dozier, about the young, talented martial artist, and Dozier immediately contacted Lee.
Bruce Lee started young. Not only did he begin martial arts at age 13, he was also a child actor, and appeared in over 20 films in Hong Kong before moving to the United States at age 18. His first screen time came at the very young, and very adorable, age of 3 months.
Despite his quick reactions and insightful precision, Bruce Lee actually had terrible eyesight. This meant that he wore large glasses all his life, and was even one of the first people to ever try out contact lenses.
Hong Kong Film Award for Lifetime Achievement (1994)
The Asian Awards: Founder’s Award (2013)
Government of Puerto Rico: Recognition Award making Aguadilla City the home of Bruce Lee in Puerto Rico (1998)
Chinese Wushu Association: Supreme Movie Star Award (1998)
Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards: Special Jury Award (1972)
Hong Kong Film Award for Star of Century (2005)
Martial Arts Industry Association: Lifetime Achievement Award — Australia (2011)
EMMA (Ethnic Multicultural Media Academy): Legend Award — London (2004)
General Administration of Sport of China | All-China Youth Federation — Lifetime Achievement Award (2005)