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Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee
(Lee Yuen Kam)
martial-arts actor
Born: 11/27/1940
Birthplace: San Francisco

American star of Hong Kong martial-arts films who was a martial-arts instructor to celebrities before beginning his own acting career. His films include Return of the Dragon (1973) and Enter the Dragon (1973). His mysterious premature death was mirrored years later by the accidental death of his son, Brandon Lee.

Brandon Lee

Brandon Lee
actor
Born: 1965
Birthplace: Los Angeles

Bruce Lee's son was accidentally killed during the filming of the movie The Crow.

Died: 3/31/1993 (Brandon)
Died: 7/20/1973 (Bruce)

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