The Passing of an Icon
June 4th 2009 17:23
This morning actor David Carradine was found dead in his hotel room in Bangkok where he was filming a movie. The 72 year old actor was best known for his portrayal of Shaolin monk Kwai Chang Caine, in the television series "Kung Fu". More recently though, he portrayed Bill in Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill", Vols. 1 and 2.
For those too young to remember "Kung Fu", the series followed the adventures of Kwai Chang Caine, the orphaned son of a Chinese woman and an American man. Caine was raised by in a monastery by Shaolin monks and trained to be a Shaolin master. In the pilot, Caine's mentor Po is murdered by the nephew of the Chinese Emperor. Caine kills the nephew and is forced to flee to avoid the Emperor's assassins. He goes to America where he searches for his half brother in the Old West, arrned only with his skill in martial arts. The series was very popular and Carradine was so identified with the role that he recreated Caine in a feature length film, "Kung Fu:The Movie" ( 1986) and in the series "Kung Fu: The Legend Continues"(1993-1995). Both the television series and the movie are available on DVD and are well worth checking out.
His portrayal of "Bill" in the "Kill Bill" movies introduce Carradine the actor to a generation who may have only known him as the spokesperson for Yellowbook, an independent telephone directory and Lipton tea. He was nominated for a Golden Globe for his work in "Kill Bill" Volume 2.
David Carradine was a member of one of Hollywood's acting families. His father, John Carradine was a well known American actor. His brother Bruce and half brothers Robert and Keith are also actors.
David Carradine's career spanned 45years. For more information about this iconic actor, check here The official David Carradine website.
Rest in Peace, David Carradine.
Bujini yasunde kudasaim, Grasshopper.
For those too young to remember "Kung Fu", the series followed the adventures of Kwai Chang Caine, the orphaned son of a Chinese woman and an American man. Caine was raised by in a monastery by Shaolin monks and trained to be a Shaolin master. In the pilot, Caine's mentor Po is murdered by the nephew of the Chinese Emperor. Caine kills the nephew and is forced to flee to avoid the Emperor's assassins. He goes to America where he searches for his half brother in the Old West, arrned only with his skill in martial arts. The series was very popular and Carradine was so identified with the role that he recreated Caine in a feature length film, "Kung Fu:The Movie" ( 1986) and in the series "Kung Fu: The Legend Continues"(1993-1995). Both the television series and the movie are available on DVD and are well worth checking out.
His portrayal of "Bill" in the "Kill Bill" movies introduce Carradine the actor to a generation who may have only known him as the spokesperson for Yellowbook, an independent telephone directory and Lipton tea. He was nominated for a Golden Globe for his work in "Kill Bill" Volume 2.
David Carradine was a member of one of Hollywood's acting families. His father, John Carradine was a well known American actor. His brother Bruce and half brothers Robert and Keith are also actors.
David Carradine's career spanned 45years. For more information about this iconic actor, check here The official David Carradine website.
Bujini yasunde kudasaim, Grasshopper.
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