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 was een baanbrekende Amerikaanse vechtsporter, atleet en acteur, beroemd om zijn hoofdrollen in de actie- en blaxploitationcinema van de jaren 70.
Hij is vooral bekend door zijn gedenkwaardige rol als Williams in Enter the Dragon en zijn hoofdrol in Black Belt Jones.
Hij was gedurende de jaren 70 en 1980 gespecialiseerd in martialartsactiefilms, misdaadthrillers en rauwe genrecinema.
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