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Circumstances hell! I make circumstances!

Bruce Lee

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Bruce Lee
Age: 32 †
Born: 1940
Born: November 27
Died: 1973
Died: July 20
Actor
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Martial Artist
Philosopher
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Stunt Coordinator
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Tung Wah Dispensary
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