Fifty years after his untimely death, the martial arts star remains a hero to millions around the world. Iconic movies. Books. TV shows. The creation of his own martial arts style. It’s amazing to reflect on how much Bruce Lee achieved in just 32 short years of life, and it’s even more impressive when one considers how enormous his importance remains five decades later. In the pages to follow we will dive into all things Bruce Lee. Did you know Bruce was the son of a Chinese opera singer and actor? He also developed his own form of martial arts. After being trained in Wing Chun and studying other forms of martial arts, Bruce developed Jeet Kune Do. We will also review the new movie about his life.
A LIFE IN PHOTOS 6 BRUCE LEE • Bruce Lee packed a lot of living into his way-too-short 32 years.
WHY BRUCE LEE’S LEGEND STILL LIVES ON • Fifty years after his untimely death, the martial arts star remains a hero to millions around the world.
SECRETS OF THE NEW MOVIE • Oscar-winning director Ang Lee will direct his son Mason Lee in a biopic of Bruce Lee. By Matthew Sullivan
A CHILD STAR • The son of a Chinese singer and actor, Bruce Lee made his film debut as a newborn.
GETTING ATTENTION • After setting up his own kung fu school, the martial artist stole the show at the International Karate Championships in California.
FALLING IN LOVE • Bruce Lee met Linda Emery when she was in high school. They wed in 1964, three years before the U.S. Supreme Court legalized interracial marriage.
LOOKING FOR HIS BIG BREAK • His one-of-a-kind skills led to a role on a short-lived TV show, but A-list Hollywood stardom eluded Bruce.
CREATING HIS OWN STYLE • After being trained in Wing Chun and studying other forms of martial arts, Bruce developed Jeet Kune Do.
KUNG FU FIGHTING • Was the David Carradine TV show ripped off from Bruce Lee’s concept? The true story behind the persistent myth.
HIS BREAKOUT FILM • After hitting roadblocks stateside, Bruce tried his luck back in Hong Kong and scored his first starring role.
A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE • Long before it was fashionable, Bruce took a holistic approach to his fitness.
MAKING IT TO THE TOP • Fist of Fury cemented Bruce Lee as the biggest martial arts star in the world.
PRODUCER WRITER DIRECTOR STAR • Bruce took the reins with his next project, The Way of the Dragon, and handpicked Chuck Norris as his worthy adversary.
THE GREATEST MARTIAL ARTS MOVIE EVER • Enter the Dragon brought Bruce back to Hollywood, and it became one of the most successful films of 1973, but the actor didn’t live to see it.
WHAT KILLED BRUCE LEE? • Even 50 years after his passing, questions remain about the cause of the 32-year-old’s sudden demise.
A POSTHUMOUS APPEARANCE • uncompleted film, Game of Death, was resurrected using stand-ins, but Bruce’s last 11 minutes on the screen are unforgettable.
REMEMBERING BRANDON LEE • Writer Dimitri Ehrlich recalls an interview he conducted with the star of The Crow just weeks before the actor’s untimely death.
THE KEEPER OF THE FLAME • How Bruce Lee’s daughter, Shannon, guards his legacy—and brought his vision for Warrior to life.
HIS PHILOS OPHY • Linda Lee Cadwell wrote that her husband had “an innately sensitive and artistic nature,” and he expressed his outlook on life, martial arts, love and more in his writing. By Dimitri Ehrlich
THE BEST DOC UMENTARIES • Many hours of film have been dedicated to chronicling the legend of Bruce Lee. These are some of the best programs about his life and legacy.
THE ACTION HEROES’ ACTION HERO • Bruce Lee continues to influence new generations of movie stars.
THE ULTIMATE INFLUENCER • Bruce’s presence flows throughout pop culture like...
