Bruce Lee ( Chinese : 李小龍 ; born Lee Jun-fan , Chinese : 李振藩 ; 27 November 1940 - 20 July 1973 ) was a Hong Kong American martial artist , Hong Kong action film actor , martial arts instructor , filmmaker , and the founder of Jeet Kune Do .
Bruce Lee ( November 27 , 1940 - July 20 , 1973 ) was a Chinese-American , Hong Kong actor , martial artist , martial arts instructor , philosopher , movie director , movie producer , screenwriter , and founder of the Jeet Kune Do martial arts movement .