David Carradine may have joined the family profession (his father is character actor John Carradine) but has always set his own path. Born Dec. 8, 1936, in Hollywood, Calif., the younger Carradine graduated from San Francisco State University and worked as a transient laborer and singer-songwriter before turning his attention to acting in the mid-1960s.During this time, Carradine embraced the psychedelic lifestyle, experimenting with drugs and delving into Eastern philosophy. The latter interest, coupled with his martial arts skills, made him perfect for the part of the Chinese-American Shaolin priest and martial arts master at the heart of "Kung Fu."
Highlights of a movie career that's waxed and waned over the years include Carradine's portrayal of folksinger Woody Guthrie in Bound for Glory (1976) and the Kill Bill movies (2003 and 2004). The Emmy-nominated actor died June 3, 2009.
Add AllKung Fu: Season 1Shoalin monk Kwai Chang Caine (David Carradine) is well schooled in the spirit-mind-body ways of the priesthood by the blind, avuncular Master Po (Keye Luke) and the stern yet loving master Kan (Philip Ahn). As he wanders the American West armed only with his kung fu skills, those who encounter him... Read More
AddMiracle at Sage CreekSometimes, the most wondrous miracles occur when you least expect them. A solid cast headlines this heartwarming, redemptive tale of two families that struggle to overcome prejudice and tragedy in 1888 Wyoming. Their efforts seem futile until the special titular Christmas miracle saves the life of a... Read More
AddThe Long RidersFour sets of real-life brothers -- the Carradines, the Keaches, the Quaids and the Guests -- play four sets of outlaw brothers in director Walter Hill's gritty retelling of the story of the James-Younger gang. The Long Riders details the waning days of the most notorious American bandits of the 19th... Read More
AddBound for GloryFrustrated sign painter Woodie Guthrie (David Carradine) leaves his family in Depression-era Texas and heads to California. Work is scarce and hope is even harder to find. But a socially conscious radio performer (Ronny Cox) helps Guthrie bring his music to the masses and inspire generations of... Read More
Add AllKung Fu: Season 2In this second season of the fast-paced 1970s series, David Carradine returns as Caine, a Shaolin monk who values justice so much he's willing to roam the land to mete it out, even if it means suffering the repercussions. See how Caine deals with the curve balls thrown straight at him, including an... Read More
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