David Carradine leaves a legacy of more than 100 films and countless television appearances, including his starring role on Kung Fu . To celebrate his long career, we look back on his life and work.
<p>The opening that started it all: the beginning of the pilot for <em>Kung Fu</em>, in which Kwai Chang Caine (Carradine) remembers his early days in the Shaolin temple. Includes the classic "snatch the pebble from my hand" scene.<br><br><br><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="425" height="344" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0">
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<br><br><br>Though best known for martial arts roles, Carradine more than held his own in dramatic films, including <em>Bound for Glory</em>, for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe for his portrayal of folk singer Woody Guthrie:</p>
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<p><em>Kill Bill: Vol. 1 </em>and<em> Vol. 2 </em>couldn't have been more perfect for the actor. They highlighted not only his martial-arts prowess, but also his gift for monologues. From <em>Kill Bill: Vol. 2</em>, the Superman speech:</p>
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<p>What are your favorite Carradine performances?</p> 