Bruce Lee | Biography, Death, Facts, Wealth, Family, Wife, Children, Education, & More.

Bruce Lee

About Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee was a very respected, popular, and talented Hongkonger and American actor and martial artist. He is known for being the founder of Jeet Kune Do, hybrid martial arts and philosophy. 

Some of his lovely movies were Wejscie smoke, The Game of Death, Fist of Fury, The Big Boss, I Am Bruce Lee, Be Water, Ip Man 3, The Real Bruce Lee, New Fist of Fury, Marlowe, & More.



Bruce Lee (Born on November 27, 1940, in San Francisco, California, USA) was 33 years old with around 5 feet and 8 inches tall in height.

On July 20, 1973, He passed away at the of 32 years old due to cerebral edema (brain swelling). He was born in the USA but raised in Hong Kong.

Bruce Lee statue in hong kong
statue in hong kong

Bruce Lee’s Wife & Children

In the year 1964, Bruce Lee was married to Linda Lee Cadwell. They separated in the year 1973. His wife, Linda is still alive, Linda was born on March 21, 1945.

Bruce Lee with his son
with his son

He had altogether two children including a son named Brandon Lee and a daughter named Shannon Lee. His son, Brandon died on March 31, 1993.

Family Background

Bruce Lee was born to very supportive parents, Lee Hoi-Chuen (father) and Grace Ho (mother). His dad was a Cantonese opera star due to which Bruce got a chance to involve in cinema at a very early age.

Bruce Lee with his parents and brothers
with his parents and brothers

Bruce’s older brother named Peter Lee died in 2008. His two brothers are still alive, they are Robert Lee Jun-fai (younger) and Pheobe Lee. Robert Lee Jun-fai is a singer. 

Bruce Lee young age photo with William Cheung
young age photo with William Cheung

Biography & Wiki Quick Summary

NameBruce Lee
Professionactor and martial artist
CountryHong Kong & USA
NationalityHongkongers & American
Net Worth/WealthAt the time of his death, His net worth was around $10 to $12 million.
Age33 years old (at the of his death)
Height5’ 8’’
Marital StatusMarried and separated
Educational QualificationTalking about his formal education, He enrolled at The University of Washington and studied drama and philosophy.
Bruce Lee family photo
family photo

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