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Born on November 27, 1940 Bruce Lee was an American Chinese martial artist and martial arts actor known as one of the most influential martial artists of the 20th century. His films and specially his performance in Enter the Dragon raised the traditional Hong Kong martial arts film to a completely new level. His pioneering efforts gave way to the future martial artists and actors such as Jet Li, Jackie Chan and Chuck Norris. His movies aggravated the first major movement in interest of Chinese martial arts in the Western world. The tone and direction of his films influenced and changed martial arts and martial art films in China, Hong Kong and the rest of the world. Bruce lee became an icon, particularly to Chinese people as he portrayed Chinese nationalism and national pride in his movies.
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Bruce Lee is the granddaddy of high-kicking, fist-fighting movie martial artists. He got his start in America as Kato, the sidekick in the jokey 1960's TV series The Green Hornet. Later he went to Hong Kong and more or less founded the institution of kung fu movies. Wiry and charismatic, Lee reached a pinnacle in 1973 with Enter The Dragon. His untimely death before the film's release helped make him an enduring cult figure. Other films include Way of the Dragon (1972), The Big Boss (1971) and Marlowe (1969, with James Garner).
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Bruce Lee finally has his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Now, its time for an Oscar. To have Bruce considered for a special Oscar, an appeal must be forwarded to the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. If you feel Bruce deserves a special Oscar then please write to:
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Bruce Lee had an immense amount of respect for Chuck Norris. During the early 70's they spent a great deal of time training together and sharing ideas. In 1972 Bruce invited Chuck Norris to play the part of the leading bad guy in The Way of the Dragon. Chuck accepted and the two went on to produce what is arguably the greatest martial arts fight scene in cinema history.
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By early 1965, Bruce Lee's obsession for martial arts had ... become his burden. His Oakland Gung Fu Institute, which had got off to such a good start, began to dwindle in terms of numbers and in financial success. This turn-around in fortunes was mainly due to the fact that, by now, Bruce would only accept the most committed of pupils as students of his school. There was however, one piece of joyful news for Bruce and Linda at this time- the birth of their son Brandon. Sadly though, this joyful episode was all too short for Bruce- his father, Hou-Cheun, sadly died at the age of 64- only one week after the birth of Brandon. Bruce began to consider the idea of abandoning kung fu as a way of earning a living altogether.
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Born in San Francisco to Eurasian parents, "Bruce Lee" moved to Hong Kong when he was three. There, the young actor played tough juvenile roles in several films, using the professional name Li Siu-Lung (Little Dragon). As scrappy offscreen as on, Lee learned to channel his pugnaciousness into the rigidly disciplined field of martial arts while attending St. Francis Xavier College. Returning to the U.S., Lee majored in Philosophy at the University of Washington and supported himself as a kung fu instructor. While participating in a martial arts competition in Long Beach, CA, Lee was selected to play the role of faithful valet Kato on the 1966 TV series "The Green Hornet". (After his death, several episodes of the series were cobbled together into a "feature film," with Lee afforded top billing over nominal "Green Hornet" star "Van Williams".) He received his first American film role in "Marlowe" (1969)...
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