Bruce Lee Research Paper

Bruce Lee (1940 - 1973) is one of the most recognizable names in the world. He was born in San Francisco and grew up in Kowloon, Hong Kong. In 1959 Lee went to America along，and enrolled in University of Washington in 1961 to learn philosophy and drama (Little, 32). In 1966, Lee played Kato in The Green Hornet series which is the beginning of his successful acting career. Unfortunately, after bringing many excellent action movies such as The Big Boss and Way of the Dragon, Bruce Lee suffered a sudden death on July 20, 1973. Although Bruce Lee died almost forty years, people never forget about his contribution and he is even adored by many young people. Many people know Lee as an action movie star, who performed amazing Chinese Kung Fu in
movies. Others recognize Lee for his great foresight and innovative contributions to martial arts. He also developed his own martial arts philosophy as his lifestyle. His contribution to modern martial arts and development of acting impact not only that time period but also on contemporary society.