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David Carradine was an American actor, director, and producer, whose career included over 200 major and minor roles in film, television and on stage. He was widely known to television audiences as the star of the series Kung Fu (1972–1975), playing Kwai Chang Caine, a peace-loving Shaolin monk traveling through the American Old West.

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David Carradine was an American actor, director, and producer who appeared in over 200 roles across film, television, and stage throughout his career. He is best remembered for starring in the television series Kung Fu (1972–1975), where he played Kwai Chang Caine, a peaceful Shaolin monk navigating the American Old West.

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United States
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1936
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2009

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David Carradine (/ˈkærədiːn/ KARR-ə-deen; born John Arthur Carradine Jr.; December 8, 1936 – June 3, 2009) was an American actor, director, and producer, whose career included over 200 major and minor roles in film, television and on stage. He was widely known to television audiences as the star of the series Kung Fu (1972–1975), playing Kwai Chang Caine, a peace-loving Shaolin monk traveling through the American Old West.

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