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Actor
Bruce Lee
Hong Kong to American martial artist and actor (1940 to 1973)
Bruce Lee was born on November 27, 1940 and died on July 20, 1973, aged 32.
- Born
- November 27, 1940
- Died
- July 20, 1973
- Zodiac sign
- Sagittarius
- Country
- United States, British Hong Kong
- Known as
- Actor
Official links: Official website (brucelee.com) · Instagram · X · Wikipedia
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Bruce’s birthday, by the numbers
- Bruce Lee was born on a Wednesday.
- Bruce Lee would have turned 86 in 2026.
- Half birthday: May 27. Birthstone: Topaz and citrine.
- Bruce Lee belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
- When Bruce Lee was born, Marilyn Monroe was 14. Compare
- Bruce Lee was 24 when Shah Rukh Khan was born. Compare
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Frequently asked questions
When was Bruce Lee born?
Bruce Lee was born on November 27, 1940 and died on July 20, 1973, aged 32.
What is Bruce Lee’s zodiac sign?
Sagittarius, born November 27.
Does Bruce Lee have an official website?
Yes: brucelee.com.