Jim Kelly

Actor

Born: May 5, 1946
Died: June 29, 2013 (age 67)
From: Paris, Kentucky, USA

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…

Filmography (24)

Kings of Cult (2015)
(archive footage)
Afro Ninja (2009)
Cleavon Washington
Macked, Hammered, Slaughtered and Shafted (2004)
Self
BaadAsssss Cinema (2002)
Self
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee (2001)
Top Fighter (1995)
Self
Afros, Macks & Zodiacs
Afros, Macks & Zodiacs (1995)
(archive footage)
Ultimatum (1994)
Executive
Stranglehold (1994)
Executive #4
Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee (1993)
Self
Bruce Lee, the Legend (1984)
Self
One Down, Two to Go (1982)
Chuck
The Tattoo Connection (1978)
Lucas
Death Dimension (1978)
Lt. Detective J. Ash
Mr. No Legs (1978)
Black Samurai (1976)
Robert Sand
Hot Potato (1976)
Jones
Take a Hard Ride (1975)
Kashtok
Golden Needles (1974)
Jeff
Three the Hard Way (1974)
Mister Keyes
Black Belt Jones (1974)
Black Belt Jones
Enter the Dragon (1973)
Williams
Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon (1973)
Self
Melinda (1972)
Charles Atkins