Moved to Hong Kong as a child; acted in a number of films there in the late 1940s and early 50s

Won a cha-cha dancing contest in Hong Kong at age 18 (date approximate)

Returned to the US; attended college and lectured at Washington (state) high schools on the subject of Oriental philosophies; later opened "gung fu" (a.k.a. Kung fu) studio; students included James Coburn and Lou Al Cinder (later Kareem Abdul-Jabaar)

Co-starred as Kato, manservant and crime-fighting sidekick on the ABC action series, "The Green Hornet"

Played a supporting role in the Hollywood feature, "Marlowe", starring James Garner

Returned to Hong Kong

Rise to fame in Hong Kong came with films including "The Chinese Connection"

Made directorial debut, "Return of the Dragon"; also starred

Made last film, the American-produced "Enter the Dragon", shot in Hong Kong

Buried in Seattle after funeral ceremonies were held in Hong Kong and Seattle; pallbearers included James Coburn and Steve McQueen

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame