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.
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Jim Kelly war ein wegweisender amerikanischer Kampfkünstler, Sportler und Schauspieler, der für seine Hauptrollen im Actionkino der 1970er Jahre bekannt ist.
Er ist vor allem für seine unvergessliche Rolle als Williams in Enter the Dragon und als Hauptdarsteller in Black Belt Jones bekannt.
Er war in den 1970er und 1980er Jahren auf Martial-Arts-Actionfilme, Kriminalthriller und das Genrekino spezialisiert.
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