Bruce Lee
Lee Jun-fan
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Biography
Bruce Lee was born on November 27, 1940, in San Francisco while his father, Lee Hoi-chuen, a Chinese opera star, was touring California with his mother.
Raised in Hong Kong, he began learning martial arts at around the age of 13.
At age 19, his parents sent him to study in the United States. He began studying theater in Washington, D.C., where he met his future wife, Linda Emery. They had two children, Brandon and Shannon. In the late 1960s, Bruce Lee opened a martial arts school. He developed a new martial art, Jeet Kune Do.
In 1964, following a kung fu demonstration during the Long Beach International Karate Tournament, he landed a role in the television series The Green Hornet. Although the series was not a big success, his performance was noticed, and he went on to land a few supporting roles.
Disappointed at not being chosen for the lead role in the series Kung Fu, he accepted an offer to shoot the film The Big Boss (1971) in Hong Kong.
In 1972, he starred in Fist of Fury and The Way of the Dragon.
Bruce Lee died on July 20, 1973, in Hong Kong, probably from cerebral edema following an allergic reaction to the painkiller Equagesic. He is buried next to his son Brandon at Lake View Cemetery in Seattle.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Bruce Lee born?
Bruce Lee was born in **San Francisco, California, United States**. Although he is closely associated with Hong Kong and Chinese culture, his birthplace was in the United States.
In which city was Bruce Lee born?
Bruce Lee was born in the city of San Francisco, on the west coast of the United States.
When was Bruce Lee born?
Bruce Lee was born on November 27, 1940.
Was Bruce Lee born in the United States?
Yes, Bruce Lee was born in the United States. His birth took place in San Francisco, California, while his parents were temporarily in the country.
Why was Bruce Lee born in San Francisco?
Bruce Lee was born in San Francisco because his father, a Cantonese opera singer, was touring the United States at the time. His family returned to Hong Kong shortly after his birth.
Is Bruce Lee American or Chinese?
Bruce Lee was born in the United States, which gave him American citizenship at birth, but he was ethnically Chinese and grew up mainly in Hong Kong. He is commonly regarded as a Chinese-American figure.
Awards & Honors
- California Hall of Fame (2015)
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Notable Works
The Game of Death
Marlowe (1969)
The Big Boss (1971)
Fist of Fury (1972)
Way of the Dragon (1972)
Enter the Dragon (1973)
The Green Hornet (1974)
📍 Birthplace Location
Also born in California (25 total)
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