Jim Kelly
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...
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...
Known For
Cast Credits
Afro Ninja
as Cleavon Washington
Ultimatum
as Executive
Stranglehold
as Executive #4
One Down, Two to Go
as Chuck
The Tattoo Connection
as Lucas
Death Dimension
as Lt. Detective J. Ash
Black Samurai
as Robert Sand
Hot Potato
as Jones
Take a Hard Ride
as Kashtok
Golden Needles
as Jeff
Three the Hard Way
as Mister Keyes
Black Belt Jones
as Black Belt Jones
Enter the Dragon
as Williams
Melinda
as Charles Atkins
Crew Credits
Black Samurai
Stunt Coordinator