The martial arts movie legend known as Bruce Lee continues to thrill and inspire legions of fans the world over. Such was his physical prowess, Lee quickly became the demigod of the martial arts feature film, and with classics such as Fist of Fury and the iconic Enter The Dragon under his (black) belt, Bruce was to become a legend.Following his tragic death in 1973 amidst mysterious circumstances, Bruce Lee went on to become an extremely important cultural figure, with his likeness usually taken from images from Enter the dragon, notably the infamous shots of him with claw wounds across his torso.
With a lean and extremely well honed physique and various trademark moves and vocal sounds, Bruce Lee became the archetypal kung fu movie hero, even when there were countless other films around. His skill and presence onscreen meant that nobody came close to rivaling him.
He has since become a symbol of fitness and dedication to many people who wish to emulate his physical build and skills. Bruce, full name Bruce Jun Fan Lee, was the founder of the Jeet Kune Do martial arts form, and was most certainly the most influential martial artist of the last century, as well as fathering the legendary Brandon Lee and actress Shannon Lee.
Bruce became a truly iconic figure in China, portraying a sense of national pride and strong Chinese ideals through his acting work. Plus, he portrayed characters that were immensely disciplined and strong.
A whole industry has built up around Lee's legend, with a feature film of his life (Dragon, starring Jason Scott lee), Bruce Lee merchandise, posters, clothing and more all bearing his image. With countless books and documentaries available on him, there is little chance his legend will ever be forgotten.
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