Jason Scott Lee: Fighting for visibility

[@ltgsebg]

Still to this day, Jason is the only actor who did Bruce Lee justice in portraying him.

[@katkow3461]

LTG Seb 110% agreed

[@fizzybubbles715]

Cole Horibe portrayed him in the off-Broadway play "Kung-Fu", he was amazing too

[@MindBat]

He tried and did well. But in all honesty, Bruce deserved better. Much better.

[@kidrobot.]

@@Rosegold90 he was, but mainly small budget karate movies

[@rlouie05]

It is an injustice that dude wasn't in more prominent roles after doing Dragon. Now he's going to be the secondary villain in the live adaptation of Mulan, which hopefully will give him some more exposure for at least big secondary roles in coming Hollywood movies.

[@leethal59]

It's great to see that Jason is still going on strong. I loved him in Dragon the bruce lee story.

[@billywarren22]

Xong Lo true but have to compromise Jason had the look, skill and Bruce Lee charm. God bless

[@a7med-aldh45]

Me too

[@andrewcabral963]

Me too I also loved him in Jungle Book he brought a bit of a Tarzan vibe to it.

[@UKfan1975]

Jason Scott Lee super amazing guy, Hollywood needs to wake up to his talent.

[@trustobey1016]

He may not have looked like Bruce, but he's the best that ever played him.

[@MindBat]

He came close, but his fighting scenes sucked. The fight choreography was actually quite poor. Not how Bruce would have liked to be portrayed.

[@Hei-BK201]

@@MindBat you're just an hater Jason Scott Lee did a good job, Bruce Lee would have been proud of his act

[@boshirahmed]

@@MindBat still better than anyone else or any new movie. New films don't show any vulnerability.

[@mikefit3343]

I wouldn't say he was the best to portray Bruce but he... came somewhat close.

[@warrenlung4290]

@@boshirahmed Jason was pretty good but I personally think Danny Chan Kwok Kwan from Ip Man 4 was better. Danny even looks like Bruce Lee.

[@sultaa86]

One of my favorite movies. Only saw it again last night. Jason really managed to express Bruces struggle for respect and acceptance in the USA but also China. It's no typical Kung-Fu movie people would just watch cause there are fight scenes. It shows the Lee family marching through Problems. Life threatening problems or financial problems. It also shows the sad fact about racism. But unfortunately from both sides. But with all struggles and catastrophies, in the end it's the family that matters. Such a great movie!

[@thesmartbudgetchannel2940]

thumbs up (+1) Jason S. Lee should have got an Oscar for his role in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

[@rebeccaquinn6925]

The Smart Budget Channel At least a nomination

[@thesmartbudgetchannel2940]

Rebecca Quinn I agree.

[@linkbiff1054]

The movie was too unfactual

[@stevegallegos1983]

link biff yes, the movie was too unfactual, however that's on the writers and producers behind the film. The lack of factual storytelling doesn't take away from how well Jason portrayed Bruce Lee. The only reason that Dragon was so successful was because of Jason Scott Lee. His performance saves that film. Other than that, it was nothing more than a big budget, Hollywood version of a 70's bruceploitation flick

[@linkbiff1054]

Steve Gallegos I do agree that Scott Lee did a great job playing Lee, but I also honestly think that it wasn't quite Oscar material. Golden Globe? Sure.

[@Ryu62Alpha]

Fun fact - Jason Scott Lee was the inspiration for the name of the original Red Ranger in Power Rangers, Jason Lee Scott. As the story goes, one of the writers was a fan of the Bruce Lee biopic and use the actor's name as inspiration for the red ranger. And in the very first pilot of Power Rangers, it was Mark Dacascos who was cast as the Red Ranger :P

[@carljohnson5542]

I was about to say it

[@The-Rain-Ninja]

Humble and Charismatic wins people over. Lee is one of those great people! Very talented.

[@mrzack888]

remember, hollywood was very racist against bruce lee. Bruce had to go back to Hong Kong to make his fame, and Bruce really never became famous in the US while he was still alive. Enter the Dragon and game of death were all released AFTER Bruce died.

[@kidrobot.]

um...

[@skatevidcentral]

Yeah I mean he got rejected for a role called KUNG FU for a white dude LOL. Hollywood is racist against asians NOW, can you imagine in the 60s and 70s

[@Mebekahtwo]

Amazing actor! Handsome man and very talented.

[@elissavalle4953]

Jason Scott Lee you were great in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story I just watched again on cable. Very emotional for me. Look forward to seeing you on the screen soon.

[@RiceNPixieDust]

Love this guy, he so talented and very hsndsome 😁

[@jeanninebridges7124]

NeverToOld watch *Map of the human heart*

[@tigerlee497]

Map of The Human Heart... one of my favorites!!!

[@tigerlee497]

We are two loving Jason... Omg,this man has such a level of beauty that it even hurts!! He's absolutely adorable!

[@terridragonfriend]

NeverToOld absolutely I agree 100% 👍

[@ammarnemoactor7880]

love JSL!! people need to see his documentary when he went to Indonesia also when he went to become a monk. He has a very big heart great guy hope to work with him in the future!! I still watch Dragon he killed it as Bruce Lee!!!

[@RonYoungAsElvis]

VERY CHARISMATIC ACTOR JASON IS GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR !!!!!

[@DallasTechie]

Jason Lee a true class act

[@theWellSeasonedWoman]

I love Jason and respect his work - I wish more of his recent work were shown in the US (look up on KZbin: Malaysian Journey and Shaolin Bootcamp).

[@theWellSeasonedWoman]

renamed Secrets of Shaolin

[@theWellSeasonedWoman]

he's also guest starred on the TV remake of Hawai'i Five O, incredible!

[@Chrille5782]

*Happy 50th Birthday Jason*

[@kevinwilson4837]

Bruce: "Don't touch me." Random White Dude:"Or what?"Bruce: " Or I'll touch you back."

[@MrUgly-gb8nr]

sounds like gay

[@ethandyer8162]

@@MrUgly-gb8nr ikr

[@Kakarod]

Yeah he should have gotten an Academy Award for his performance...BEST BRUCE LEE ACTOR EVER

[@MindBat]

I wouldn't go that far. He did well.

[@BishopWalters12]

1993 was a great year for movies and Tom Hanks deserved his win.

[@Kakarod]

I'm looking at this now like dam i was trippin🤣pardon me

[@Ultradude604]

HIs Bruce Lee biopic still remains the best in my opinion. There have been new ones popping up in China and America. Nothing beats his classic biopic. Movie was entertaining and Jason's performance was top notch.

[@michaelfairbairn4283]

I recently saw Mr. Lee in Alaska is a Drag, and he was wonderful. Terrific screen presence.

[@eastnysfinest239]

I like him as a actor especially in the movie soldier with Kurt Russel

[@truthsterwakeupworldplease8875]

east ny's finest I love that movie, I didn't know that was Jason at the time. LoL 🤣

[@taam99]

I always like Jason Scott Lee.

[@WalkingWoman-k7x]

he is AMAZING such grace

[@TheMelancholicTigah]

Phenomenal Man! I Salute Him!

[@aintyourmama2095]

Loved him in Map of the Human Heart. More Jason!!

[@christiaanvandenakker901]

Map of the Human Heart is an underrated movie, and he was fantastic in it.

[@markusantonio4866]

Thanks for bringing that out. He's a very great actor.

[@JoseMartinez-xf8oq]

He Played A Great Bruce Lee!

[@vincentvin4345]

best attempt still

[@JoseMartinez-xf8oq]

+Vincent Vin hell yeah

[@timnolan2890]

Jose Martinez sure did! Man, people need to get a grip. Have an imagination...its a movie. Not a documentary. It was fun. I didn't try to fool anyone or be beyond itself. "Jason Scott Lee was too muscular, overacting, etc..." ridiculous criticism

[@mirandarodriguez9274]

Jason was fantastic in the Bruce Lee movie.

[@snapshotsreviews4967]

One of the most inspirational films I’ve ever seen

[@stradastudio]

Amazing Energy in the Bruce lee story no body could have played it better. Meet him briefly in 96 seemed a very level headed nice guy.

[@beautifullife543]

Very talented guy I hope he gets more roles and Godbless him

[@jdaywork2693]

I think it's a problem that Jason knows, even having played Bruce Lee, he can't fix by himself. He's right, we'll need more strong personalities who won't be quiet willing to push the boundaries. "Willing is not enough - we must do" - Bruce Lee

[@fatwalletboy2]

He was superb as Lee in the biopic. "I'm no bastard......i'm Bruce Lee!"

[@jennyschlappi4171]

Jason did a great job doing Bruce lee

[@edwardmulholland7912]

He's a great actor. Full stop

[@JaySamurai79]

He was so bad ass in soldier.

[@tracies1272]

Jason Scott Lee as Bruce Lee in 'Dragon-The Bruce Lee Story' - a LEGENDARY performance - truly breathtaking and has been in my all time top 10 movies for that reason alone!

[@deancavander]

I still have the DVD. I hope they made a Blu Ray copy of this movie. I like how he portrayed Bruce Lee. He is dynamic and explosive and I watched the movie over and over again.

[@Tamias79]

He did a awesome job as the great late Bruce Lee

[@alanmurray5963]

He was phenomenal as Bruce. The man himself would have been proud 👏 🔥 ❤️

[@dancingmckay]

I love this guy!

[@chrisspedale1426]

You are a legend, Jason Scott Lee...

[@spawn6459]

Birth Of A Dragon was trash Jason Scott Lee the only one who has done Bruce Lee some justice

[@linkbiff1054]

Bruce Lai and Bruce Le were good too

[@ruffgodz9543]

@@linkbiff1054 who tf is that?

[@linkbiff1054]

@@ruffgodz9543 They pretty much played Bruce Lee in low-budget material arts films. The idea was to get a Bruce Lee lookalike and give a similar name to make money. This was known as BRUCEploitaion.

[@WhirledPublishing]

Jason, you're awesome! We love you in Dragon, Map of the Human Heart and as Mowgli - keep making movies!!!

[@Crave88evarC]

Loved him in the jungle book

LOL I love that film. He was hilarious on that one.

[@andrewcabral963]

I love that film it had a Tarzan vibe to it.

[@erikanann]

I met Jason on the set of Dragon...he was so sweet and one of the most gorgeous people I have ever seen.

[@MarcusTDM]

He was amazing in Dragon the Bruce Lee story. Great film.

[@DigitalCyborgman]

1st time I saw him was in the movie Born in East LA

[@DigitalCyborgman]

Indeed

[@dzobie]

that's a tough situation for the interviewer to place him in. As an actor having to fight Hollywood for good roles, if he says the wrong thing or tells a harsh truth it could kill any future opportunities he may get. I admire the way he handles it but I wish he had the freedom to really speak his mind.

[@MindBat]

Bingo!

[@Primetome]

Love Jason!

[@DJRashadHayes]

He was absolutely amazing in the Bruce Lee movie. He should’ve been a big action star. White supremacy & racism is absolutely terrible for all of the talented actors and actresses of all colors who suffered.

[@curiousnomadic]

Always liked Jason Scott Lee. Reminded me of a buddy from college from Hawaii.

[@1978rharris]

Technicalities aside, Bruce would have been proud to have been portrayed by such a skilful, mindful actor as Jason Scott Lee.

[@Digger927]

Don't blame me as a movie goer for the lack of roles in movies for asian actors...I'd welcome more in movies if they're as good as Jason, he's amazing.

[@alistairrobinson3865]

He was utterly phenomenal in dragon, I found it such an inspiring movie as a young boy 🙏

[@thegoat9320]

he did a great job in the Bruce Lee story. the new one IDK.

[@MindBat]

Honestly, he didn't really invest himself fully into the role. He did ok.

[@peacelife]

Yes he is the only one so far I can recount as a portrait of Bruce. It is very hard. He is at least has the fighting and physical down. No one can train like Bruce

[@livsstilen]

the movie " remo, unarmed and dangerous" comes to mind, The role as chun - korean master of sinanju, was given to a white dude.. It must have taken forever to make him look like a korean guy- I dont get it

[@misfits123]

Jason did a awesome job as Bruce

[@alonzotanner1226]

I moved to Fullerton at 10 years old from Brooklyn, NY and for the first almost 10 years I had to really try hard to force myself to speak like an Orange County dude. By the time I was 18-19, I learned to realize accents aren’t everything and even my original Brooklyn accent was cool all along. So I understand him on that.

[@andrepauli3143]

Anyone remember his gang member role in Back to the Future Pt. 2? ;)

[@abdulhouser]

Andre Pauli I remember! "Unless you've got power."

[@Ricky07070909]

Wish I could see him again on screen. All my friends, we used to see his movies!

[@whizzardblizzard5696]

Rick Kardol Mulan(2020) catch it

[@Ricky07070909]

@@whizzardblizzard5696 I noticed! Thanks!! Can't wait!

[@allysonstrobel2758]

I hope JSL does write and bring his stories to film, as the ladies of Hollywood are now doing. He is an awesome actor and I would go see anything he is in, Hollywood just does not give people of color a big chance so please JSL write those movies so your fans can go see them!

[@freestyle1026]

i loved this movie so much

[@pbennett13]

Nice to see he he associated Asian struggle with that of others who've struggled eith the same issues.... unfortunately, these groups don't come together enough, or do caught in their own tribalism that they can't the forest above the trees

[@mansamusa2012]

People of color must break Hollywood's spell! All we have to do is ignore them and we create our own Hollywood.

[@carmelitapruna3236]

love this actor and all his movies

[@dellahodge3792]

Hi. Jason Scott Lee I am ur biggest fan night love all ur movies n I have some of them I enjoy ur movies😊😊😊😊😊😊💖❤💖❤💖💖😊😊

[@MsLuvmusic81]

Michael Cudlitz and his crew cut is in the gym scene in Dragon - always remember him as Tony Miller on 90210

[@reytrevino8284]

Bruce Lee didn't let what others thought about him damage his self image and what he believed that he was capable of accomplishing .

[@joelcobb5702]

stay strong china, its ok, your amazing jason scott lee, i agree chinese actors and other people of color should be in the movies, deffinitely, much love to the people of china, thanks for changeing peoples lives for the better with your movies china, and thats coming from someone whos not asian, but i do have some asiatic relatives, i just dont know who they are, peace love and prosper, i hope you get to be in the movies, the movies are changeing now, or at least starting too, pacific rim hade an asian in it, black panther hade blacks in it and that has changed movies for me and becuase its the most popular film out here, it gets people thinking to cast different people in there shows, the struggle of making movies with different types of people is starting to end because people like you and me are ending that with our fantasy comics, its finally starting to come full circle, we cant create movies out here yet in america yet, you know why, but we will get to eventually or soon, much love to china, your movies changeing our lives for the better, a comment from a black man, stay strong for the people that love you.

[@robertomendez187]

Amazing actor!!!! Most underrated. Hollywood sucks!! Also, tomorrow is your bday so happy bday! Me and my kids are watching Dragon. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@michaelfarquharson2528]

I see Asian male actors all the time in martial arts movies it would be nice to see them in other roles that aren't stereotypical

[@AGC828]

Probably one of the best JSL interviews and on the topic of "Asian males in Hollywood". Clearly Hollywood is a business FIRST. Entertainment 2nd. And since it is about the $ it is hard for the white execs to be willing to take a chance on an Asian actor/actress. Are they bankable? Interestingly, Brandon Lee (Bruce Lee's son) was becoming a star in Hollywood. Getting better and better roles. Which involved less and less martial arts (e.g. The Crow). He had the star power and was building a following. From all races. But he was mixed-race. It's still extremely hard for a full-blooded Chinese, Japanese or Korean actor to make it in Hollywood. Going for roles not intended for Asians. Hollywood NEEDS to start taking chances again. Start with smaller budget films. Let the new Asian actors prove themselves. Have mixed race relationships written. Reflecting real life. Why "hide it"? Studios need to take the lead. Do a dramatic film with a white female and Chinese male. Have them do a love scene with full nudity. Break the ice so to speak. But it would have to be done "well". Tastefully. So many mixed race relationships (couples dating) and marriages. Should be reflected in film. Just as there have been white/black actors in lead roles. Something JSL touched on. Black actors have come a long way and have been getting recognition and aren't being given stereotypical "black roles" (e.g. thugs). There was Jungle Fever back in the late 80's or early 90's. Lots of headlining black action stars. Comedians. How long is it going to take for Asian actors to be where black actors are today? Another 25 years? isn't helping that in most "respectable" Asian families "acting" is and most likely will never be a choice profession. As most Asians are very practical people.

[@JGunlimited]

Speaking of white washing, have you seen Hollywood's take on Ghost in the Shell? The original franchise is Japanese, set in Japan, the characters Japanese, with some key plot lines based on Japan's social and economic structures. Yet - this is the fun part - Hollywood's take on it OF COURSE casts the leading characters (who are all Japanese) with white actors. This is before you even start looking at the plot itself... which is about as far from the original series as one can possibly get.

[@RawFoodLifeEnergy]

they just love their scarlett johansson

[@alexandrossimitzis146]

Pretty much the same thing happened with Hachiko. The story about a loyal to his master japanese dog, adapted into western reality. Still great movie though. Unlike Dragon Ball.

[@jhonfamo8412]

JG I know it's sad

[@jayhunthuntcreative]

Great actor. Did a fantastic job capturing the spirt of Bruce Lee. Worth of the name "Lee"

[@donmon5361]

Back to the future 2 baby

[@jaydee3965]

Loved him in, "Soldier".

[@lennylim4959]

Hope he gets a career revival like the 2 in EEAAO

[@sathianandanchetty5086]

You are good ,keep it up

[@albertnazarita3255]

Hey guys,.. Im so curious... Did Jason Scott Lee is actor in Power Rangers as red rangers.... Is that him...just asking...

[@krtlkid]

No the one your talking about is Jason lee Scott

[@kas8887]

One of the best on screen Bruce Lee.

[@MelissaJohnson23408]

I loved that movie about Bruce Lee. Dragon was great.!! Jason Scott Lee made some good movies.!! How did he get the Lee name..?? I always thought he was actually related to Bruce Lee.!!

[@dfam3754]

GREAT JOB with DRAGON movie and MOWGLI. Love this guy!

[@darrensmith2753]

he was great in mogul

[@sarathsin3166]

I hope he comes back to play movies I like him an actor.

[@kelman727]

I know as a guide to what happened in Lee’s life the film is borderline useless but the film is just plain awesome and so was Jason in it.

[@92trdman]

Totally agree with Jason

[@chynanhua5562]

Love him❤

[@introvertedextrovert5725]

Body of a god. What a good looking man . Hes what im missing in my life 6:11 😍

[@ChristianChua]

the background is the Singapore skyline

[@abaznman2463]

HEY the t BEST way CUT down Stereo Types is try to get ASIAN Director to make our movies. Hey guess what , do what SPIKE LEE did. He directed all his movies under Black perspectives, POV so he cut down alot of Stereo types .

[@DallasTechie]

ABAzn Man Need more Justin Lin

[@MindBat]

Absolutely.

[@sdlock83]

Why do the media downplay the fact that Jason Scott Lee is part Hawaiian.

[@geraldbrown6829]

Hollywood drops the ball again, he could be a big star in the states

[@michaelclay7169]

I loved Jason Scott Lee as Bruce they should have kept his hair full like it was on his screen test he resembled Bruce Lemoore in essence

[@johnkh1007]

Now the movie Jason did was a real Bruce Lee movie.

[@MindBat]

Not really. It left a lot to be desired. And I do mean a lot.

[@laloramirez5080]

Ok Saludos a Scott Jackson live

[@greggabaylo4939]

Pearl City High School Graduate!!!! In Oahu, Hawaii

[@michelle-lynnho-lum2664]

You know!!!! Represent!!! PCHS!

[@TheMadisonHang]

note, the dude is taking the interview from singapore

[@ericastephensonjr6258]

Jason Scott lee has a point