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<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc">Early Life</h2>
The iconic martial artist <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-mma-news-rare-image-shows-bruce-lee-unleashing-his-famous-martial-arts-move-on-bodybuilding-legend/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">known for his pure reflexes</a> and entertainment comes in the form of the legendary Bruce Lee. He was a superstar for the ages and captured the minds and hearts of almost every human being. In addition, he became a pop culture icon with his unique style and charisma. Using his aura, he introduced action cinema to Hong Kong's movie collections and influenced people with his personality.

[caption id="attachment_1348744" align="aligncenter" width="1600"]<img class="wp-image-1348744 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0098945588h-e1669889452956.jpg" alt="Bruce Lee" width="1600" height="1216" /> ENTER THE DRAGON, Bruce Lee, 1973 ETD 001CP MOVIESTORE COLLECTION12515 Courtesy Everett Collection ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx SIJA054 EC061[/caption]

Born to Lee Hoi-chuen and Grace Ho, the legend was born on November 27th, 1940 in San Francisco. Part of a family touring with the Chinese Opera, his parents shifted to Hong Kong as the icon was raised. When he turned 13, Lee focused on wing Chun Gung Fu under the famous Yip Man.

[caption id="attachment_1474183" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1474183 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-607385446.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1447" /> American actor Bruce Lee on the set of Big Boss, directed by Wei Lo and Chia-Hsiang Wu. (Photo by Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images)[/caption]

Later, he turned 18 and shifted to the USA to pursue a degree in philosophy. After that, he married Linda and bread two children, Brandon and Shannon. Opening schools in the US to preach his craft, Lee focused on his martial arts and became a superstar as he finally landed in Hollywood.
<h2><b> Bruce Lee’s Martial Arts and Film Career</b></h2>
In 1967, Bruce Lee attempted to give a name to his unique kind of martial arts by coining the word Jeet Kune Do. The concept of intercepting your opponent's technique or his purpose is fundamental to JKD. Simplicity, directness, and freedom are the fundamental tenets. JKD's methods and tenets are adaptable both to combat and to other difficult arenas of life.

The physical techniques and applied philosophies of Jeet Kune Do must be trained to their highest state of cultivation by the practitioner before they can be used <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-mma-news-dragon-forever-rare-image-of-bruce-lee-with-his-favorite-weapon-makes-fans-reminisce-the-golden-days/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">effectively in a fight</a> or in a difficult personal situation. Jeet Kune Do prioritize the development and genuine expression of the person above the study of any set method.

[caption id="attachment_1329250" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1329250" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-71545278-1.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1282" /> Chinese-American martial arts exponent Bruce Lee (1940 - 1973), in a still from the film 'Enter The Dragon', directed by Robert Crouse for Warner Brothers, 1973. (Photo by Fotos International/Archive Photos/Getty Images)[/caption]

Lee secured a film deal with Golden Harvest after negotiating with both Shaw Brothers Studio and Golden Harvest. The Big Boss (1971), Lee's first main role, was a smashing hit in theaters around Asia and launched him to fame. His next film, Fist of Fury (1972), smashed the records established by The Big Boss at the box office.

[caption id="attachment_1348743" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1348743" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0098492480h-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1286" /> ENTER THE DRAGON, Bruce Lee left, 1973 Courtesy Everett Collection ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx MSDENTH EC005[/caption]

After the first two years of his contract were over, Lee and Golden Harvest came to terms on a new one. Lee and Chow went on to create their own production firm, Concord Production Inc. For his third movie, 1972's The Way of the Dragon, he not only wrote the script but also directed, starred in, and choreographed the battle sequences. The global box office for Fist of Fury was an estimated $100 million, with Way of the Dragon at $130 million.
<h2><b>Some of Bruce Lee’s top films</b></h2>
<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-mma-news-despite-betting-everything-on-his-iconic-film-with-chuck-norris-bruce-lee-faced-criticism-from-the-media-just-days-before-its-release-in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lee first met the future U.S. karate champion Chuck Norris</a> in 1964 during a demonstration in Long Beach, California. Lee presented Norris to audiences for the first time in The Way of the Dragon. Lee's status as a martial arts icon was forever solidified with the release of Enter the Dragon, which became one of the year's highest-grossing pictures. In 1973, it cost $850,000 to make, which is almost $4 million in 2007. The predicted global gross for Enter the Dragon is about $400 million, or over $2 billion in 2022. Some television series and songs like "Kung Fu Fighting" capitalized on the fleeting interest in martial arts that the film created.

[caption id="attachment_1425232" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1425232" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0094669119h-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1268" /> Chuck Norris &amp; Bruce Lee Characters: Colt, Tang Lung a.k.a. Dragon Film: The Way Of The Dragon Meng long guo jiang Hk 1972, / Tv-Titel: Die Faust Des Drachen Director: Bruce Lee 01 June 1972 HONG KONG, HONG KONG: Undated photo of actors, Bruce Lee R and Chuck Norris, during the filming of The Way of the Dragon. Photo credit should read AFP/AFP/Getty Images PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: GoldenxHarvestxAFxArchivexMaryxEvans 12458118 editorial use only[/caption]

Here's the list of Bruce Lee's top films -
<ul>
 	<li>The Way of the Dragon, aka Return of the Dragon (1972)</li>
 	<li>The Kid (1950)</li>
 	<li>Fist of Fury, aka The Chinese Connection (1972)</li>
 	<li>The Big Boss, aka Fists of Fury (1971)</li>
 	<li>Game of Death (1978)</li>
 	<li>The Orphan (1960)</li>
 	<li>Enter the Dragon (1973)</li>
</ul>
<h2><b>Some of Lee’s Philosophical quotes</b></h2>
Having a degree in philosophy, one of his <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://brucelee.com/podcast-blog/2016/7/20/2-be-water-my-friend#:~:text=Be%20formless%2C%20shapeless%2C%20like%20water,teapot%2C%20it%20becomes%20the%20teapot.">quotes</a> became relevant because of the changes it made to society. People started perceiving differently, and Lee became the epitome of self-expression. The quote comparing <em>"Be Water, my friend"</em> is echoed even today.

<em>"Be Water, My Friend. Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless, like water. You put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle. You put it into a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend."</em>

[caption id="attachment_1327773" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1327773" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-176428225.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 13: A wax figure of Chinese actor, Bruce Lee is seen at the Chinese Garden of Friendship on August 13, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. The Bruce Lee wax figure will be on display at Madame Tussauds Sydney to mark the 40th anniversary of the actor's death. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2><b>Awards won by Bruce Lee</b></h2>
<ul>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">1972- Golden Horse Awards Best Mandarin Film</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">1972- Fist of Fury Special Jury Award</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">1994- Hong Kong Film Awards for Lifetime Achievement</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">1999- Ranked by Time as one of the most influential people of the 20th Century</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">2004- Star of the Century Award</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">2013- The Asian Awards Founders Award</li>
</ul>
[caption id="attachment_1327782" align="aligncenter" width="1491"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1327782" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-607431074.jpg" alt="" width="1491" height="1920" /> Chinese American martial artist and actor Bruce Lee on the set of Game of Death, written and directed by Robert Clouse. (Photo by Concord Productions Inc./Golden Harvest Company/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2><b>Bruce Lee’s wife and their kids</b></h2>
Retired American educator and author Linda Emery Lee Cadwell (born March 21, 1945) is the widow of martial arts legend and actor Bruce Lee (1940-1973) and the mother of Brandon Lee (1965-1993) and Shannon Lee (born March 21, 1975). Lee taught Gung Fu for three years to pay for his college education. Lee's close group of students pushed him to build a legitimate Gung Fu school and start charging students a modest fee so that he could make ends meet while still in school.

In 1963, he had a student named Linda Emery who was a freshman at the University of Washington. After seeing Lee speak on Chinese philosophy at Garfield High School, where Linda had been a student, Linda began taking Gung Fu training with him the summer after she graduated.

<img class="size-full wp-image-1363021 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/bruce-lee-1-e1670220659273.jpg" alt="" width="701" height="701" />

The year 1964 saw <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-mma-news-cutest-couple-ever-resurfaced-image-of-bruce-lee-and-his-wife-in-front-of-their-car-leaves-netizens-in-awe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the marriage of Lee and Linda</a>. Lee had already settled on a future as a Gung Fu instructor. The couple uprooted from Seattle, where Bruce had left his school in the capable hands of Taky Kimura, to Oakland, where Lee started a second school with James Lee.

<img class="size-full wp-image-1588332 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Shannon-Lee.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="427" />

Their daughter, Shannon Lee, is now a delighted parent of Wren, who serves as CEO of the Bruce Lee Family Companies and Chairperson of the Board of Directors for the Bruce Lee Foundation. In addition to singing and writing, Shannon also gives talks on the ideas her late father advocated for.

<img class="size-full wp-image-1776545 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/gettyimages-50743046.jpg" alt="" width="1004" height="1000" />

Their son, Brandon Lee performed on stage, on TV, and in movies. Rapid Fire and The Crow were perhaps his most known roles. Brandon was accidentally shot and murdered by a blank fired from a pretend pistol in 1993 while shooting The Crow. Because of his untimely passing, stricter safety measures are now in place on all movie sets. Brandon was a lively, personable, and brilliant individual whose work and connections impacted many people's lives.
<h2><b>Bruce Lee’s sudden death</b></h2>
In August of 1973, the premiere of 'Enter the Dragon' was scheduled to take place at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Sadly, Lee would not live to see the premiere of his film. Bruce Lee had a slight headache on July 20, 1973, for which an opioid analgesic named Equagesic was made available to him. He proceeded to lie down after taking the tablet and eventually slipped into a coma.

[caption id="attachment_1387498" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1387498" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0097568990h.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1465" /> ENTER THE DRAGON, Bruce Lee, 1973 Please credit Courtesy Everett Collection PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx MBDENTH EC016[/caption]

The circumstances of his death were not immediately clear, thus extensive forensic pathology was performed. The coroner's inquiry lasted for nine days, during which time eminent pathologists from all over the globe were flown in to testify. It was determined that Lee's unconsciousness and subsequent death were brought on by an allergic response to a component in the pain medicine. That day, the world lost a shining star and an enlightened individual. His example continues to inspire many individuals all around the globe.
<table style="height: 728px" width="955">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Name - Bruce Lee</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Born - November 27, 1940 </span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Place of Birth - San Francisco, California</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality - American</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Education - </span><span style="font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit;color: #bfbfbf">University of Washington</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents - </span>Lee Hoi-chuen, Grace Ho</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height - 1.72 m</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight - 145 lbs (65.9 kg)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Wife - </span><span class="mw-page-title-main">Linda Lee Cadwell</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Kids - Shannon Lee, Brandon Lee</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Social Media - </span>
<ul>
 	<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/brucelee/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://twitter.com/brucelee?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BruceLee/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a></li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Date of Death - July 20, 1973</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Bruce Lee

Early Life The iconic martial artist known for his pure reflexes and entertainment comes in the form of the legendary Bruce Lee. He was a superstar for the ages and captured the minds and hearts of almost every human being. In addition, he became a pop culture icon with his unique style and charisma. Using his aura, he introduced action cinema to Hong Kong&#8217;s movie collections and influenced people with his personality. ENTER THE DRAGON, Bruce Lee, 1973 ETD 001CP MOVIESTORE COLLECTION12515 Courtesy Everett Collection ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx SIJA054 EC061 Born to Lee Hoi-chuen and Grace Ho, the legend was born on November 27th, 1940 in San Francisco. Part of a family touring with the Chinese Opera, his parents shifted to Hong Kong as the icon was raised. When he turned 13, Lee focused on wing Chun Gung Fu under the famous Yip Man. American actor Bruce Lee on the set of Big Boss, directed by Wei Lo and Chia-Hsiang Wu. (Photo by Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images) Later, he turned 18 and shifted to the USA to pursue a degree in philosophy. After that, he married Linda and bread two children, Brandon and Shannon. Opening schools in the US to preach his craft, Lee focused on his martial arts and became a superstar as he finally landed in Hollywood.  Bruce Lee’s Martial Arts and Film Career In 1967, Bruce Lee attempted to give a name to his unique kind of martial arts by coining the word Jeet Kune Do. The concept of intercepting your opponent&#8217;s technique or his purpose is fundamental to JKD. Simplicity, directness, and freedom are the fundamental tenets. JKD&#8217;s methods and tenets are adaptable both to combat and to other difficult arenas of life. The physical techniques and applied philosophies of Jeet Kune Do must be trained to their highest state of cultivation by the practitioner before they can be used effectively in a fight or in a difficult personal situation. Jeet Kune Do prioritize the development and genuine expression of the person above the study of any set method. Chinese-American martial arts exponent Bruce Lee (1940 &#8211; 1973), in a still from the film &#8216;Enter The Dragon&#8217;, directed by Robert Crouse for Warner Brothers, 1973. (Photo by Fotos International/Archive Photos/Getty Images) Lee secured a film deal with Golden Harvest after negotiating with both Shaw Brothers Studio and Golden Harvest. The Big Boss (1971), Lee&#8217;s first main role, was a smashing hit in theaters around Asia and launched him to fame. His next film, Fist of Fury (1972), smashed the records established by The Big Boss at the box office. ENTER THE DRAGON, Bruce Lee left, 1973 Courtesy Everett Collection ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx MSDENTH EC005 After the first two years of his contract were over, Lee and Golden Harvest came to terms on a new one. Lee and Chow went on to create their own production firm, Concord Production Inc. For his third movie, 1972&#8217;s The Way of the Dragon, he not only wrote the script but also directed, starred in, and choreographed the battle sequences. The global box office for Fist of Fury was an estimated $100 million, with Way of the Dragon at $130 million. Some of Bruce Lee’s top films Lee first met the future U.S. karate champion Chuck Norris in 1964 during a demonstration in Long Beach, California. Lee presented Norris to audiences for the first time in The Way of the Dragon. Lee&#8217;s status as a martial arts icon was forever solidified with the release of Enter the Dragon, which became one of the year&#8217;s highest-grossing pictures. In 1973, it cost $850,000 to make, which is almost $4 million in 2007. The predicted global gross for Enter the Dragon is about $400 million, or over $2 billion in 2022. Some television series and songs like &#8220;Kung Fu Fighting&#8221; capitalized on the fleeting interest in martial arts that the film created. Chuck Norris &amp; Bruce Lee Characters: Colt, Tang Lung a.k.a. Dragon Film: The Way Of The Dragon Meng long guo jiang Hk 1972, / Tv-Titel: Die Faust Des Drachen Director: Bruce Lee 01 June 1972 HONG KONG, HONG KONG: Undated photo of actors, Bruce Lee R and Chuck Norris, during the filming of The Way of the Dragon. Photo credit should read AFP/AFP/Getty Images PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: GoldenxHarvestxAFxArchivexMaryxEvans 12458118 editorial use only Here&#8217;s the list of Bruce Lee&#8217;s top films &#8211; The Way of the Dragon, aka Return of the Dragon (1972) The Kid (1950) Fist of Fury, aka The Chinese Connection (1972) The Big Boss, aka Fists of Fury (1971) Game of Death (1978) The Orphan (1960) Enter the Dragon (1973) Some of Lee’s Philosophical quotes Having a degree in philosophy, one of his quotes became relevant because of the changes it made to society. People started perceiving differently, and Lee became the epitome of self-expression. The quote comparing &#8220;Be Water, my friend&#8221; is echoed even today. &#8220;Be Water, My Friend. Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless, like water. You put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle. You put it into a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.&#8221; SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA &#8211; AUGUST 13: A wax figure of Chinese actor, Bruce Lee is seen at the Chinese Garden of Friendship on August 13, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. The Bruce Lee wax figure will be on display at Madame Tussauds Sydney to mark the 40th anniversary of the actor&#8217;s death. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images) Awards won by Bruce Lee 1972- Golden Horse Awards Best Mandarin Film  1972- Fist of Fury Special Jury Award  1994- Hong Kong Film Awards for Lifetime Achievement  1999- Ranked by Time as one of the most influential people of the 20th Century  2004- Star of the Century Award  2013- The Asian Awards Founders Award Chinese American martial artist and actor Bruce Lee on the set of Game of Death, written and directed by Robert Clouse. (Photo by Concord Productions Inc./Golden Harvest Company/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images) Bruce Lee’s wife and their kids Retired American educator and author Linda Emery Lee Cadwell (born March 21, 1945) is the widow of martial arts legend and actor Bruce Lee (1940-1973) and the mother of Brandon Lee (1965-1993) and Shannon Lee (born March 21, 1975). Lee taught Gung Fu for three years to pay for his college education. Lee&#8217;s close group of students pushed him to build a legitimate Gung Fu school and start charging students a modest fee so that he could make ends meet while still in school. In 1963, he had a student named Linda Emery who was a freshman at the University of Washington. After seeing Lee speak on Chinese philosophy at Garfield High School, where Linda had been a student, Linda began taking Gung Fu training with him the summer after she graduated. The year 1964 saw the marriage of Lee and Linda. Lee had already settled on a future as a Gung Fu instructor. The couple uprooted from Seattle, where Bruce had left his school in the capable hands of Taky Kimura, to Oakland, where Lee started a second school with James Lee. Their daughter, Shannon Lee, is now a delighted parent of Wren, who serves as CEO of the Bruce Lee Family Companies and Chairperson of the Board of Directors for the Bruce Lee Foundation. In addition to singing and writing, Shannon also gives talks on the ideas her late father advocated for. Their son, Brandon Lee performed on stage, on TV, and in movies. Rapid Fire and The Crow were perhaps his most known roles. Brandon was accidentally shot and murdered by a blank fired from a pretend pistol in 1993 while shooting The Crow. Because of his untimely passing, stricter safety measures are now in place on all movie sets. Brandon was a lively, personable, and brilliant individual whose work and connections impacted many people&#8217;s lives. Bruce Lee’s sudden death In August of 1973, the premiere of &#8216;Enter the Dragon&#8217; was scheduled to take place at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Sadly, Lee would not live to see the premiere of his film. Bruce Lee had a slight headache on July 20, 1973, for which an opioid analgesic named Equagesic was made available to him. He proceeded to lie down after taking the tablet and eventually slipped into a coma. ENTER THE DRAGON, Bruce Lee, 1973 Please credit Courtesy Everett Collection PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx MBDENTH EC016 The circumstances of his death were not immediately clear, thus extensive forensic pathology was performed. The coroner&#8217;s inquiry lasted for nine days, during which time eminent pathologists from all over the globe were flown in to testify. It was determined that Lee&#8217;s unconsciousness and subsequent death were brought on by an allergic response to a component in the pain medicine. That day, the world lost a shining star and an enlightened individual. His example continues to inspire many individuals all around the globe.  Name &#8211; Bruce Lee  Born &#8211; November 27, 1940   Place of Birth &#8211; San Francisco, California  Nationality &#8211; American  Education &#8211; University of Washington  Parents &#8211; Lee Hoi-chuen, Grace Ho  Height &#8211; 1.72 m  Weight &#8211; 145 lbs (65.9 kg)  Wife &#8211; Linda Lee Cadwell  Kids &#8211; Shannon Lee, Brandon Lee  Social Media &#8211;  Instagram Twitter Facebook   Date of Death &#8211; July 20, 1973

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