Jim Kelly

Acting

24 Movies 1 TV Shows

Born

May 5, 1946

Died

June 29, 2013

Place of Birth

Paris, Kentucky, USA

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Biography

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 titl…