James Milton Kelly (born May 5, 1946 in Paris, Kentucky) was a sportsperson and film actor who was best known for appearing in various action films within the martial arts and blaxploitation genres. Jim died on June 29, 2013 and his death was because of cancer. He was 67.
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Film ActorSportsperson American Born on May 5th Born in 1946 Born in Kentucky Died in 2013 Died at age 67 Died from Cancer
"I broke down the color barrier. I was the first black martial artist to become a movie star." (IMDB)
"The Colts' starting quarterback died in a car accident on February 26, 2013. (V)"
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