Jim Kelly: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 22
- on screen
- 1972–2015
- box office
- $116K
Jim Kelly's Career in Numbers
Jim Kelly's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jim Kelly works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Melinda (1972) to Kings of Cult (2015), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.
Jim Kelly Movies by Decade
- 1970s 9
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 1
- 2000s 2
- 2010s 1
The 1970s were Jim Kelly's busiest decade, with 9 films.
Jim Kelly Movies by Genre
- Action 5
- Documentary 2
- Comedy 2
- Crime 2
- Drama 1
- Romance 1
- Western 1
Action is the genre Jim Kelly has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of documentary (2).
Jim Kelly Career Milestones
- First film
- Melinda 1972
- Biggest box office hit
- Enter the Dragon $116K worldwide
- Newest film
- Kings of Cult 2015
Jim Kelly Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Jim Kelly is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Jim Kelly Movies as an Actor
14- 2015
Kings of Cult as (archive footage) · Documentary - 2009
Afro Ninja as Cleavon Washington · Comedy - 2004
The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made as Black Belt Jones (archive footage) · Documentary - 1994
Stranglehold as Executive #4 · Action - 1982
One Down, Two to Go as Chuck · Crime - 1978
The Tattoo Connection as Lucas · Action - 1978
Mr. No Legs Drama - 1976
Black Samurai as Robert Sand · Romance - 1976
Hot Potato as Jones · Action - 1975
Take a Hard Ride as Kashtok · Western - 1974
Golden Needles as Jeff · Action - 1974
Black Belt Jones as Black Belt Jones · Comedy - 1973
Enter the Dragon Action Worldwide box office: $116K - 1972
Melinda as Charles Atkins · Crime
Jim Kelly in Documentaries & Specials
8- 2015
Four Falls of Buffalo as Self · Documentary - 2002
BaadAsssss Cinema as Self · Documentary - 2001
The Unbeatable Bruce Lee as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1998
Bruce Lee: In His Own Words as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1995
Top Fighter as Self · Documentary - 1990
The Last Match as Himself (Football Player) · Action - 1984
Bruce Lee: The Legend as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · Documentary - 1973
Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon as Self · Documentary
Who Jim Kelly Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Jim Kelly shares the most films with. John Saxon comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Jackie Chan (4).
Jim Kelly: Questions & Answers
How many movies Jim Kelly has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Jim Kelly been in?
Jim Kelly is credited on 22 films, from 1972 to 2015. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Jim Kelly's highest-grossing movie?
Enter the Dragon (1973) is Jim Kelly's biggest box office hit, with $116K worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, Jim Kelly's movies have made $116K.
Jim Kelly's biggest hits What is Jim Kelly's newest movie?
The most recent film on Jim Kelly's filmography is Four Falls of Buffalo (2015), in the role of Self.
Who does Jim Kelly work with most often?
Jim Kelly shares the most films with John Saxon (4 films), Jackie Chan (4 films) and Pam Grier (2 films).
The Best Jim Kelly Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 22 credits.
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