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Bruce Lee's Life in Weeks

Martial artist, actor, and filmmaker who popularized martial arts worldwide and founded Jeet Kune Do, bridging Eastern and Western cultures through film.

1940–1973 American Martial Artist & Actor 1,703 weeks (32 years)

Bruce Lee's 1,703 Weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

1,703
Total Weeks
11,921
Days Lived
6
Key Milestones
32
Years

Key Milestones

Age 13 · Week ~676

Began studying Wing Chun kung fu under Ip Man in Hong Kong

Age 18 · Week ~936

Moved to the United States to study philosophy at the University of Washington

Age 24 · Week ~1,248

Opened his first martial arts school and developed Jeet Kune Do

Age 26 · Week ~1,352

Starred as Kato in the TV series The Green Hornet

Age 31 · Week ~1,612

Starred in The Big Boss, becoming a massive star in Hong Kong

Age 32 · Week ~1,664

Filmed Enter the Dragon, his most iconic movie, shortly before his death

Legacy

Became the most influential martial artist of the 20th century. His films Enter the Dragon and Fist of Fury made him a global icon and opened Hollywood to Asian actors.

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