Lifetime Achievement Award 1994 Golden Horse Awards Best Mandarin Film 1972 Fist of Fury Special Jury Award 1972 Fist of Fury Bruce Lee (born Lee Jun-fan; 27 November 1940 – 20 July 1973) was a Chinese American and Hong Kong actor, martial arts instructor, philosopher, film director, film producer, screenwriter, and founder of the Jeet Kune Do martial arts movement. He is widely considered by many commentators and other martial artists to be the most influential martial artist of modern times, and a cultural icon..