Jim Kelly
Biography
Jim Kelly works in acting. Born May 5, 1946 in Paris, Kentucky, USA. Died June 29, 2013. Archytele tracks 26 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
26 titles- 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
- Highway to Heaven (1984) as Reporter
- Bruce Lee, the Legend (1984) as Self
- 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)
- Black Samurai (1976) as Robert Sand
- Black Samurai (1976) Stunt Coordinator
- Hot Potato (1976) as Jones
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jim Kelly best known for?
Jim Kelly is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Unbeatable Bruce Lee (2001), Joint Security Area (2000), Bruce Lee, the Legend (1984), Death Dimension (1978).
When and where was Jim Kelly born?
Jim Kelly was born on May 5, 1946 in Paris, Kentucky, USA. They passed away on June 29, 2013.
How many credits does Jim Kelly have?
Jim Kelly has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2015.
What is Jim Kelly's background in cinema and television?
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...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Unbeatable Bruce Lee (2001) — aged about 55
- Bruce Lee, the Legend (1984) as Self — aged about 38
- Highway to Heaven (1984) as Reporter — aged about 38
- Enter the Dragon (1973) as Williams — aged about 27
- Black Belt Jones (1974) as Black Belt Jones — aged about 28
- Take a Hard Ride (1975) as Kashtok — aged about 29
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