Jim Kelly
Acting
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Acting Credits
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...
Known For
Filmography
Kings of Cult
2015
as (archive footage)
Afro Ninja
2009
as Cleavon Washington
Macked, Hammered, Slaughtered and Shafted
2004
as Self
BaadAsssss Cinema
2002
as Self
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee
2001
Top Fighter
1995
as Self
Afros, Macks & Zodiacs
1995
as (archive footage)
Stranglehold
1994
as Executive #4
Ultimatum
1994
as Executive
Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee
1993
as Self
Bruce Lee, the Legend
1984
as Self
Highway to Heaven
1984
as Reporter
One Down, Two to Go
1982
as Chuck
Death Dimension
1978
as Lt. Detective J. Ash
The Tattoo Connection
1978
as Lucas
Mr. No Legs
1978
Hot Potato
1976
as Jones
Black Samurai
1976
as Robert Sand
Take a Hard Ride
1975
as Kashtok
Three the Hard Way
1974
as Mister Keyes
Black Belt Jones
1974
as Black Belt Jones
Golden Needles
1974
as Jeff
Enter the Dragon
1973
as Williams
Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon
1973
as Self
Melinda
1972
as Charles Atkins