Bruce lee

On November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973 known professionally as Bruce lee, he was a Hong Kong and American martial artist, actor, and philosopher and he was founder of the martial art Jeet kune Do. Lee was the son of Cantonese opera star lee Hoi-Chuen. He is widely considered by commentators, critics, media, and other martial artists to be one of the most influential martial artists of all time

Lee was born in China Town San Francisco on November 27, 1940 to parents from Hong Kong and was raised in Kowloon, Hong Kong with his family until his late teens. He was introduced to the film industry by his father and appeared in several films as a child actor Lee moved to the United States at the age of 18 to receive his higher education, at the University of Washington at Seattle and it was during this time that he began teaching martial arts. His Hong Kong and Hollywood -produced films elevated the traditional Hong Kong Martial Arts Film to a new level of popularity and acclaim, sparking a surge of interest in Chicness Martial Arts in the West in the 1970. The direction and tone of his films changed and influenced martial arts and Martial Arts Film in the US, Hong Kong and the rest of the world. Lee starred in five movies, including The Big Boss, Fist of Fury (also known as The Chinese Connection and The Iron Hand), The Way of the Dragon (also known as Return of the Dragon), Enter the Dragon and The Game of death.  And finally on the night of July 20, 1973, Lee aged 32, died at his home from Cerebral Edema, which is a buildup of fluid around the brain. This is believed to have been caused by a reaction to painkillers he was taking for a back injury.