How old was Bruce Lee when they died?

Bruce Lee was 32 years old at the time of death on July 20, 1973.

Where is Bruce Lee from?

Bruce Lee is from San Francisco, California, USA, United States.

What is Bruce Lee known for?

Bruce Jun Fan Lee (Lee Siu Lung) was born on November 27, 1940 in San Francisco, CA while his parents were on tour with the Chinese Opera. Ultimately raised in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee was a child actor appearing in more than 20 films. At the age of 13, Bruce took up the study of wing chun gung fu under renowned wing chun master, Yip Man. Bruce left Hong Kong at the age of 18, came to the United States and made his way to Seattle, Washington where he worked in the restaurant of a family friend. He s

What generation is Bruce Lee?

Bruce Lee is a Greatest Generation, born in 1940.

What is a surprising fact about Bruce Lee?

Did you know that Bruce Lee was a talented dancer and won the Hong Kong Cha-Cha Championship in 1958, demonstrating his incredible agility and rhythm?

Bruce Lee

🎭 actor

Deceased · 1973

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Age at death

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Bruce Lee is one of the most recognized American Actors of the Greatest Generation generation, remembered for a career spanning 14 years.

Hong Kong–American martial artist and actor (1940–1973)

"His starring role in the 1973 film Enter the Dragon is widely considered his most defining career moment." — About Bruce Lee

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Born

Career span14 years total

November 27th, 1940

Birthplace

San Francisco Chinese Hospital

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

United States

Height

2 cm (0'1") (short)

Died

Died 1973

Generation

Greatest Generation

Career

14 years

Region

North America

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How Bruce Lee compares to other Actors

🎂Bruce Lee is 21 years younger than the average Actor

📏117cm shorter than the average Actor

Metric	Bruce Lee	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	32	53	-21 yrs
Career length	14 yrs	~35 yrs	-21 yrs
Based on 4322 Actor profiles in our database

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Facts about Bruce Lee

Did you know?

Did you know that Bruce Lee was originally named Lee Jun-fan by his parents, with 'Bruce' reportedly given by a nurse at the hospital?

5 Lesser-known facts

He was an accomplished cha-cha dancer, winning a Hong Kong championship in 1958.
Born in the hour of the Dragon and year of the Dragon, a powerful omen in Chinese culture.
Developed his own martial art philosophy, Jeet Kune Do, meaning 'The Way of the Intercepting Fist.'
He could perform one-inch punches, generating immense power over a very short distance.
Taught martial arts to Hollywood stars like Steve McQueen, James Coburn, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Career highlight

His starring role in 'Enter the Dragon' (1973) is widely considered his most defining career moment. It was the first kung fu film produced by a major Hollywood studio, breaking cultural barriers and solidifying his global superstar status. The film's immense success posthumously propelled him to iconic legendary status.

Legacy

Bruce Lee revolutionized the portrayal of Asians in film, inspiring generations with his charisma, philosophical depth, and unparalleled martial arts prowess. His influence endures, shaping action cinema and promoting Eastern philosophy worldwide.

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