Black Martial Arts Actors

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Jim Kelly (b. May 5, 1946-d. June 29, 2013). Actor, 1970s martial arts icon. Best known for his role as "Williams" in the film Enter the Dragon, Kelly was the first major African-American martial arts film star. Native of Millersburg, Bourbon County, KY.
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Jim Kelly (Millersburg, KY) 1946 - 2013. Kelly was an American athlete, actor, and martial artist who rose to fame during the Blaxploitation film era of the early 1970s. He studied Shaolin-Do and Okinawan Karate and became one of the most decorated world karate champions in the sport winning four championships in 1971. He was the first black martial arts film star and is notably remembered for his role in Enter the Dragon with Bruce Lee.
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Michael Jai White is an American actor and martial artist who has appeared in numerous films and television series.
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Jim “The Dragon” Kelly, athlete, actor, and martial artist best known from his performance as Williams in the 1973 Bruce Lee film Enter the Dragon.