Bruce Lee - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 27, 1940 |
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| Died | July 20, 1973 (age 32) |
| Birthplace | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Revolutionizing martial arts cinema and representation of Asians in Hollywood; star of iconic films such as 'Enter the Dragon' and 'The Way of the Dragon'. |
Intro
Bruce Lee was a legendary Chinese-American martial artist, actor, director, and philosopher, widely regarded as one of the most influential martial artists of all time and a pop culture icon of the 20th century. He is credited with revolutionizing the representation of Asians in American cinema and popularizing martial arts around the world through his films and teachings.
Early Life & Background
Bruce Lee was born on November 27, 1940, in San Francisco to parents from Hong Kong. He was raised in Hong Kong and began appearing in films as a child actor. Lee studied martial arts from an early age before moving back to the United States in his late teens.
Career Highlights
- Starred in five major feature-length martial arts films, including 'The Big Boss' (1971), 'Fist of Fury' (1972), 'Way of the Dragon' (1972), 'Enter the Dragon' (1973), and 'Game of Death' (released posthumously)
- Founding the martial arts philosophy and practice of Jeet Kune Do
- Opened martial arts schools and taught notable students in the United States, including Steve McQueen and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- Broke racial barriers in Hollywood for Asian actors
- Inducted posthumously into numerous halls of fame and memorialized in statues and museums worldwide
Trivia
- Bruce Lee was also a cha-cha dancing champion in Hong Kong.
- He was the father of Brandon Lee, actor and martial artist.
- Suffered a tragic and untimely death at age 32 under controversial circumstances in 1973.
- Was known for his extraordinary speed, performing two-finger push-ups and one-inch punches.
FAQs
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When was Bruce Lee born?
Bruce Lee was born the 27 November 1940.
Where is Bruce Lee from?
San Francisco, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About November 27th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: During World War II, a naval engagement occurred between the British Royal Navy and the Italian Regia Marina in the Mediterranean Sea, representing an important naval confrontation in the ongoing conflict.
- Day of the week: November 27th, 1940 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Five O'Clock Whistle by Ella Fitzgerald
- Popular movie: The Philadelphia Story directed by George Cukor
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