David Carradine
David Carradine (born John Arthur Carradine Jr.; December 8, 1936 – June 3, 2009) was an American actor best known for playing martial arts roles. He is perhaps best known as the star of the 1970s television series Kung Fu, playing Kwai Chang Caine, a peace-loving Shaolin monk travelling through the American Old West. He also portrayed the title character of both of the Kill Bill films. He appeared in two Martin Scorsese films: Boxcar Bertha and Mean Streets.
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Throughout his life, Carradine was arrested and prosecuted for a variety of offenses, which often involved substance abuse. Films that featured Carradine continued to be released after his death. These posthumous credits were from a variety of genres including action, documentaries, drama, horror, martial arts, science fiction, and westerns. In addition to his acting career, Carradine was a director and musician. Moreover, influenced by his Kung Fu role, he studied martial arts. On April 1, 1997, Carradine received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Born
Dec 08, 1936
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Died
Jun 03, 2009
Known For
Acting
Movies
193 acting
15 crew
Popularity
3.3
Known For
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
2003
as Bill
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
2011
as Bill (Snake Charmer)
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
2004
as Bill 'Snake Charmer'
Death Race
2008
as Frankenstein (voice)
Crank: High Voltage
2009
as Poon Dong
Big Stan
2007
as The Master
Epic Movie
2007
as Museum Curator
Bird on a Wire
1990
as Eugene Sorensen
Mean Streets
1973
as Drunk
The Long Goodbye
1973
as Dave aka Socrates (uncredited)
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