Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1946-05-05
- Day of Death2013-06-29 (67 years)
- Place of BirthParis, Kentucky, USA
- Also Known AsJames Milton Kelly
Jim Kelly
Biography
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...Read More
Acting Career
- 1994
Ultimatum
As: Executive
- 1994
Stranglehold
As: Executive #4
- 1984
Highway to Heaven
As: Reporter
- 1982
One Down, Two to Go
As: Chuck
- 1978
The Tattoo Connection
As: Lucas
- 1978
Death Dimension
As: Lt. Detective J. Ash
- 1976
Black Samurai
As: Robert Sand
- 1976
Hot Potato
As: Jones
1975Take a Hard Ride
As: Kashtok
1974Golden Needles
As: Jeff
1974Three the Hard Way
As: Mister Keyes
- 1974
Black Belt Jones
As: Black Belt Jones
- 1973
Enter the Dragon
As: Williams
1972Melinda
As: Charles Atkins