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Kelly in “Black Samurai,” 1977
Birth Name: James Milton Kelly
Date of Birth: May 5, 1946
Place of Birth: Paris, Bourbon, Kentucky, United States
Date of Death: June 29, 2013
Place of Death: San Diego, California, U.S.
Ethnicity: African-American
Jim Kelly was an American martial artist, actor, and athlete. He was known for co-starring with Bruce Lee in the 1973 film Enter the Dragon . His nickname was “The Dragon.”
His mother was Arnita (Taylor). He was married to Marcia Bentley, until his death. He had a child with his former wife Marilyn Dishman.