David Carradine

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David Carradine (born John Arthur Carradine Jr.; December 8, 1936 – June 3, 2009) was an American actor best known for playing martial arts roles. He is perhaps best known as the star of the 1970s television series Kung Fu, playing Kwai Chang Caine, a peace-loving Shaolin monk travelling through the American Old West. He also portrayed the title character of both of the Kill Bill films. He appeared in two Martin Scorsese films: Boxcar Bertha and Mean Streets. David Carradine was a member of the Carradine family of actors that began with his father, John Carradine. The elder Carradine's acting career, which included major and minor roles on stage, television, and in cinema, spanned more than four decades. A prolific "B" movie actor, David Carradine appeared in more than 100 feature films in a career spanning more than six decades. He received nominations for a Golden Globe Award and an...

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CharmedSeries • 1998King of the HillSeries • 1997MediumSeries • 2005IronsideSeries • 1967AirwolfSeries • 1984The Alfred Hitchcock HourSeries • 1962Madam SecretarySeries • 2014The VirginianSeries • 1962Jackie Chan AdventuresSeries • 2000Dr. Quinn, Medicine WomanSeries • 1993MatlockSeries • 1986Just Shoot Me!Series • 1997ProfilerSeries • 1996Amazing StoriesSeries • 1985The Name of the GameSeries • 1968Kill Bill: Vol. 2Movie • 2004Night GallerySeries • 1970Danny PhantomSeries • 2004Family LawSeries • 1999Kung Fu: The Legend ContinuesSeries • 1993Kill Bill: Vol. 1Movie • 2003GunsmokeSeries • 1955North and SouthSeries • 1985The Ray Bradbury TheaterSeries • 1985