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The martial arts icon, Bruce Lee has won the hearts of millions with his action sequences. The one-inch punch master climbed to remarkable glory at a very early age with his revolutionary action roles in Hollywood. Bruce Lee?s major breakthrough in acting came when he was offered The Green Hornet show in 1966. The role of Kato brought much deserved limelight to Lee.

He later ventured into the Hong Kong film industry and produced three blockbusters raising his stature in the art of film-making. But the legend?s talent was in-built. The world knows him well as an action hero but Bruce Lee’s roots in the film industry go back to his role, as a child actor, in the 1950 Hong Kong film ‘The Kid’. The film also stars his father Lee-Hoi-Chuen.

Bruce Lee?s film as a child actor in 1950 shows his innate acting skills

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Acting came naturally to the pop culture icon. As a child of a famous Cantonese opera star, Lee had seen the world of cinema very closely since childhood. He had many films to his name as a child artist, with his first role as a baby in Golden Gate Girl.??

But the arguably most impressive role played by Lee was in the 1950s film The Kid, where he plays the role of an orphan kid. It was his first lead role and he was a mere 9-year-old while shooting the film. Lee was charismatic in the role. Recently a clip from the movie went viral on Facebook. And fans couldn?t get enough of their late Superstar. They flocked to the comments section with excitement and left some great comments about their idol.

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Fans react in admiration for Bruce Lee?s childhood movie clip

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Fans liked the video and were quick to comment on their favorite martial art hero?s video clip. ?A Hong Kong native with innate superior talents has become one of the most iconic characters of all time,? wrote a fan. ?Bruce Lee was already a star before Hollywood got to him,? read another comment.

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Time flies like water. Bruce Lee, once upon a time. Human life is a momentary thing,” says another user reflecting on the sad reality.? While another user mentions his thoughts, “I was already a scary looking young dragon already when he was young!!!!!! That’s why when he grow up he’s so terrifying.”

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Bruce Lee has imprinted his excellence in the memory of people. The video shows that the star’s ace acting skills are innate. What is your thought on it? Do comment.