Jim Kelly
Profile info
Known forActing
GenderMale
Birthday5 May 1946
Died29 June 2013 (age 67)
Place of birthParis, Kentucky, USA
Known credits25
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 Jone…
Kings of Cult
2015 · (archive footage)
Afro Ninja
2009 · Cleavon Washington
Macked, Hammered, Slaughtered and Shafted
2004 · Self
BaadAsssss Cinema
2002 · Self
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee
2001
Top Fighter
1995 · Self
Afros, Macks & Zodiacs
1995 · (archive footage)
Ultimatum
1994 · Executive
Stranglehold
1994 · Executive #4
Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee
1993 · Self
Highway to Heaven
1984 · Reporter
Bruce Lee, the Legend
1984 · Self
One Down, Two to Go
1982 · Chuck
The Tattoo Connection
1978 · Lucas
Death Dimension
1978 · Lt. Detective J. Ash
Mr. No Legs
1978
Black Samurai
1976 · Robert Sand
Black Samurai
1976 · Stunt Coordinator
Hot Potato
1976 · Jones
Take a Hard Ride
1975 · Kashtok
Golden Needles
1974 · Jeff
Three the Hard Way
1974 · Mister Keyes
Black Belt Jones
1974 · Black Belt Jones
Enter the Dragon
1973 · Williams
Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon
1973 · Self
Melinda
1972 · Charles Atkins
Page 1 of 1