🎬Jim Kelly

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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Recent movies

#	Name	Character	Rating
1	Kings of Cult (2015)	(archive footage)	-	-
2	Afro Ninja (2009)	Cleavon Washington		7
3	BaadAsssss Cinema (2002)	Self	-	-
4	Afros, Macks & Zodiacs (1995)	(archive footage)	-	-
5	Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee (1993)	Self	-	-
6	Bruce Lee, the Legend (1984)	Self	-	-
7	One Down, Two to Go (1982)	Chuck	-	-
8	Death Dimension (1978)	Lt. Detective J. Ash		4
9	Mr. No Legs (1978)	-	-	-
10	Hot Potato (1976)	Jones	-	-
11	Black Samurai (1976)	Robert Sand	-	-
12	Take a Hard Ride (1975)	Kashtok	-	-
13	Black Belt Jones (1974)	Black Belt Jones		7
14	Three the Hard Way (1974)	Mister Keyes	-	-
15	Enter the Dragon (1973)	Williams		7.1
16	Melinda (1972)	Charles Atkins	-	-