David Carradine (1936 - 2009) is from Hollywood royalty. He is the son of John Carradine. John Carradine had more than one son and they all become actors. But if you ask me, my personal opinion is that none of them were good actors. It's just that they had the Carradine family name that opened doors for them. Some described him as a “B actor”. But I would say it's more like a C-minus.
Many people might remember David Carradine for his role in the Quentin Tarantino “Kill Bill” films, released in 2003 and 2004. But I go back a lot further than that. I remember him for being cast as Kwai Chang Caine aka “Grasshopper” in the TV series "Kung Fu". A TV show that was actually the creation/idea of Bruce Lee (1940 - 1973), only he was not chosen for the starring role. Choosing Carradine to play the part of a martial artist in the wild wild west? That was downright ridiculous AND insulting!
Nevertheless, it's TV history now!
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INTERESTING TRIVIA:
- The show was not cancelled because of low ratings or viewers. But due to Carradine's injuries sustained on the set. He said he could not carry one because he had been physically hurt too many times and just couldn't take it any more. Yeah right. I'll bet Bruce Lee would not have whined like that!
- In 1986, the first sequel to the Kung Fu series was a TV movie “Kung Fu: The Movie”. At least in this film, Brandon Lee, the son of Bruce Lee, was given the starring role.
- The Real Reason Bruce Lee Was Passed On By The Kung Fu TV Show | ScreerRant. Reasons provided sound more like lame excuses.
