Bruce
Lee (November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973) was an American-born
martial artist, philosopher, instructor, martial arts actor and
the founder of the Jeet Kune Do martial arts system, widely
regarded as the most influential martial artist of the 20th
century and a cultural icon. He was the father of actor Brandon
Lee and of actress Shannon Lee. Lee was born in San Francisco,
California and raised in Hong Kong. His Hong Kong and
Hollywood-produced films elevated the traditional Hong Kong
martial arts film to a new level of popularity and acclaim, and
sparked the first major surge of interest in Chinese martial arts
in the West. The direction and tone of his films changed and
influenced martial arts and martial arts films in Hong Kong and
the rest of the world as well. Lee became an iconic figure
particularly to the Chinese, as he portrayed Chinese national
pride and Chinese nationalism in his movies. Many see Lee as a
model blueprint for acquiring a strong and efficient body and the
highest possible level of physical fitness, as well as developing
a mastery of martial arts and hand to hand combat skills. Although
Lee is best known as a martial artist and actor, he majored in
philosophy at the University of Washington. He was well-read and
had an extensive library. His own books on martial arts and
fighting philosophy are known for their philosophical assertions
both inside and outside of martial arts circles. His eclectic
philosophy often mirrored his fighting beliefs, though he was
quick to claim that his martial arts were solely a metaphor for
such teachings. His influences include Taoism, Jiddu Krishnamurti,
and Buddhism. Bruce Lee is still considered by many martial
artists and fans as the greatest martial artist of all time ... more
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