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Born
He was born in the The Year of the Dragon, in the hour of the dragon. In Chinese Astrology these children will have great strength and achieve high goals. He was born in San Francisco, CA. -
First movie
At six years old, Bruce Lee made his first movie, The Birth of
Mankind. Bruce's father was an actor, and young Bruce hung out on movie sets. -
Went to LaSalle Academy - Catholic School
At 12 years old, Bruce got expelled for fighting. He took cha cha
lessons and became the national champion. He decided he wanted the discipline of martial arts training. -
Came to the United States
At age 18, Bruce's parents sent him to San Francisco because Hong Kong was a bad influence. He became a martial arts teacher. -
Married to Linda Emery
People discouraged the marriage because they were different races. -
Son, Brandon Lee, was born
Brandon followed in his father's footsteps and became a great martial artist. He also died tragically in a gun accident while making his best movie yet. Both father and son died before their movie was released. -
Starred in the TV show, The Green Hornet
Hollywood producers watched him in the First International Karate Championship and they were amazed. They offered him the television role. The show was cancelled after 26 episodes. -
Enter the Dragon was made.
Enter the Dragon is considered to be the best martial arts movie of all time. He completed the film, but died before it was released. -
Brue Lee dies
Bruce died tragically from an allergic reaction to a prescription pain medication he took for a severe headache. His cause of death was brain swelling. He took the medicine and went to lie down, he never woke up. His death was a shock, and many mourned his death, and still mourn today.
