Bruce Lee Hongkonger Actor Known for Jackie Chan : My Story
Bruce Lee · film director and television actor · Hongkonger
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Biography
Bruce Lee was a Hongkonger actor born on 27 November 1940 in San Francisco Chinese Hospital. He died on 20 July 1973, aged 32. Bruce Lee’s listed work includes Enter the Dragon (1973) and Fist of Fury (1972).
The earliest credit on record for Bruce Lee is Golden Gate Girl (1941), as Infant in Golden Gate Girl. His filmography here covers 35 films and 6 TV series from 1941 to 2019. He took on roles such as Tang Lung in Way of the Dragon (1972) and Li Tsung in Longstreet (1971). His off-screen credits include director on 4 titles, including Game of Death Redux, and writer on 5 titles, including Circle of Iron.
Notable work on record includes The Green Hornet, The Big Boss and Fist of Fury.
The records list 2 awards won by him. The earliest win listed is California Hall of Fame in 2015.
Filmography
41 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Game of Death Redux | Hai Tien, Director | Film |
| 2001 | The Story | cameo appearance, Hai Tien, closing credits | Film |
| 2000 | Bruce Lee in G.O.D 死亡的遊戯 | Hai Tien | Film |
| 2000 | Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey | Hai Tien, Bruce Lee, Director | Film |
| 1998 | Jackie Chan : My Story | Film | |
| 1995 | Top Fighter | Film | |
| 1993 | Bruce Lee: The Curse of the Dragon | Film | |
| 1984 | Bruce Lee, The Legend | Film | |
| 1981 | The Clones of Bruce Lee | Film | |
| 1980 | Fist of Fear, Touch of Death | Film | |
| 1980 | Game of Death II | Lee Chen-chiang | Film |
| 1978 | Circle of Iron | Writer | Film |
| 1978 | Game of Death | Billy Lo, Director, Writer | Film |
| 1977 | The Real Bruce Lee | Film | |
| 1974 | The Green Hornet | Kato | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Bruce Lee, the Man and the Legend | Film | |
| 1973 | Enter the Dragon | Mr. Lee | Film |
| 1972 | Fist of Fury | Chen Zhen, Writer | Film |
| 1972 | Way of the Dragon | Tang Lung, Director, Writer | Film |
| 1971– | Longstreet | Li Tsung | TV series |
| 1971 | The Big Boss | Cheng Chao-an, Writer | Film |
| 1969 | Marlowe | Winslow Wong | Film |
| 1968– | Blondie | Yoto | TV series |
| 1968– | Here Come the Brides | Lin | TV series |
| 1967– | Ironside | Leon Soo | TV series |
| 1966– | Batman | Kato | TV series |
| 1966– | The Green Hornet | Kato | TV series |
| 1960 | The Orphan | Sam | Film |
| 1957 | The Thunderstorm | Chow Chung | Film |
| 1956 | The Wise Guys Who Fool Around | Film | |
| 1955 | An Orphan's Tragedy | Frank Wong Fuk-wan | Film |
| 1953 | A Mother's Tears | Film | |
| 1953 | Blame it on Father | Film | |
| 1953 | In the Face of Demolition | Wah | Film |
| 1953 | The Guiding Light | Film | |
| 1951 | Infancy | Film | |
| 1950 | The Kid | Kid Cheung | Film |
| 1949 | Sai See in the Dream | Film | |
| 1948 | Wealth is Like a Dream | Film | |
| 1946 | The Birth of Mankind | Film | |
| 1941 | Golden Gate Girl | Infant in Golden Gate Girl | Film |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | California Hall of Fame | Won | |
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Linda Lee Cadwell (1964 to 1973). He was the father of Shannon Lee and Brandon Lee. Education on record includes Seattle Central College.
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Frequently asked questions
How old was Bruce Lee at the time of death?
Bruce Lee died on 20 July 1973 at the age of 32. He was born on 27 November 1940.
What is Bruce Lee’s nationality?
Bruce Lee was Hongkonger, born in San Francisco Chinese Hospital.
How tall was Bruce Lee?
Bruce Lee was 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
Who was Bruce Lee married to?
Bruce Lee’s marriages on record are to Linda Lee Cadwell (1964 to 1973).
Has Bruce Lee won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including California Hall of Fame (2015).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q16397), accessed October 2026
- Photo: National General Pictures · Public domain
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