Jason Scott Lee

Actor and martial artist known for 'Dragon'

Jason Scott Lee - Actor and martial artist known for 'Dragon'
Born

November 19th, 1966
58 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1966, this American actor and martial artist gained recognition for portraying Bruce Lee in the biographical film 'Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story'. He began his career in the late 1980s with roles in television series and feature films. The performance in 'Dragon' established a strong connection with fans of martial arts and cinema. Additionally, starred as Mowgli in Disney's live-action adaptation of 'The Jungle Book'. Lee has also appeared in several action films throughout the 1990s and 2000s and gained respect for both his acting skills and martial arts proficiency.

Portrayed Bruce Lee in 'Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story'

Starred as Mowgli in 'The Jungle Book'

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