About
Bruce Lee, born November 27, 1940 in San Francisco and died July 20, 1973 in Hong Kong, is a global icon of martial arts and cinema. Raised in Hong Kong, he studied Wing Chun under Yip Man from the age of 13. In 1959, he returned to the United States, where he studied philosophy at the University of Washington. He developed his own martial philosophy, Jeet Kune Do, advocating adaptability and self-expression. He gained widespread recognition through the TV series The Green Hornet (1966-1967), then became a superstar in Asia with films like The Big Boss (1971) and Fist of Fury (1972). His film Enter the Dragon (1973), released posthumously, cemented his status as a global legend. His premature death, due to cerebral edema, enhanced his myth.
Major works
- The Big Boss (1971)film
- Fist of Fury (1972)film
- The Way of the Dragon (1972)film
- Enter the Dragon (1973)film
- The Green Hornet (1966)TV series
Key milestones
- 1959Returns to the United States and enrolls at the University of Washington.
- 1966Plays the role of Kato in the TV series The Green Hornet.
- 1973Dies in Hong Kong on July 20, at the age of 32.
Themes
Martial artsSelf-expressionAdaptabilityAction cinemaPhilosophy
Sources: bruceleefoundation.org · heritagemuseum.hk · britannica.com