This man had the honor to lead andmillions of other people with their hobby. It was thanks to his passion for the east, with his ancient wisdom, particular philosophy and medicine, that David Carradine "infected" all America with his hobby, and then the world. Unfortunately, the great actor and martial artist has died, but left behind a huge legacy that excites the minds of the younger and older generations. We remembered him as a talented actor, the greatest Kung Fu master and a very interesting, one might even say, an exotic person.
Birth of a star
The man who later became the idol of millionsborn December 8, 1936 in Hollywood itself. His father was a famous actor John Carradine, who counted about three hundred films, including silent films. The boy received the name John Arthur, which he later changed to David. Interestingly, his race had very exotic roots, including Ukrainian ones. He liked to talk about it in numerous interviews.
Отец рано оставил семью, отправившись вслед за acting troupes. He traveled around Europe and died in Milan, having managed to say that this was the right place. But his talent was transferred not only to his eldest offspring, who was David Carradine, but also to his three younger sons and even two granddaughters.
Cinema path
Birth in the capital of world cinemaobliged David to become an actor. However, he first resisted fate: he studied musical theory and composition, wrote melodies for theatrical reviews. But still the scene attracted him, forcing him to join the troupe under the name "Shakespeare Theater Company". Then there was the army, after which David Carradine moved to New York. In the City of a big apple, he played in Broadway productions, starred in commercials. The young man returned to his native Hollywood as an experienced actor. And he began acting in popular then westerns.
The Triumph of John Carradine Jr.
The creative legacy of the actor
In addition to his acting work, David tries himself indirector roles, but not very successfully. The best of his work is considered to be the drama "Americana", released in 1983. In this film dedicated to the veterans of the Vietnam War, Carradine also plays the lead role.
Kung Fu in Carradine's Life
After such a variety of films actor DavidCarradine again returns to his favorite topic - Kung Fu. It was in this role that this brilliant man was remembered to us. He starred in the continuation of the seventies cult series "Kung Fu: Revival of the Legend" and in the comedy "The Bird on the Wire." But the cycle of second-rate pictures again involved the actor. Almost out of oblivion, Quentin Tarantino pulled him out, who saw him as the leader of a gang of assassins in the action movie "Kill Bill". It is worth noting that David brilliantly played in the film, literally parodying himself. This work earned him another Golden Globe nomination. And then he returned to normal when he plunged into work.
"Kill Bill"
Когда несколько талантов объединяются для teamwork, the result should be stunning. So it was with the inimitable film “To Kill Bill” by the cult director Quentin Tarantino. The genius of cinema has created a script and shot a very spectacular and fascinating picture of it. The magic of the Asian continent and martial arts, the brilliance of weapons and the intricacy of the plot are complemented by carefully selected music and workshop of actors. The beautiful hero Uma Thurman brilliantly coped with the image of the main heroine, and the villain who needs to be killed was superbly played by Carradine, who became famous for his love for the martial arts of the East. Here, David turns out to be like a fish in water: this is his genre, his style, his spirit. That is why even the negative character is so fond of the viewer. If there was another actor in the role of Bill, the film would have lost a lot.
Tai chi with david carradine
In 2004, the genius actor presented his worldNew work - two unique set of exercises based on the ancient martial art. This is tai chi for the spirit and tai chi for the body. The first exercises are aimed at concentration, relaxation and recovery, and the second - on the tone, vigor and energy. Disc recording time is sixty minutes.
What is tai chi?This is an ancient martial art of the Middle Kingdom, which is widely used as an effective recreational gymnastics. It helps people find harmony in body, soul and consciousness. There are no static poses, as in yoga, the body is constantly in motion - slow, smooth, soothing, healthier.
Personal life of an action movie star
David Carradine, whose photo for surepresent in the collection of every fan of martial arts, was a beautiful and strong man. And to the bright appearance added a special world view, fame and money. That is why he had overwhelming success with women. The actor was married five times, he has two daughters (from the first two marriages).
Прекрасная физическая форма актера – это the result of the application of health principles of the East. In addition, he was also distinguished by an excellent sexual form. However, each of his wife noted that in bed he was very strange. Two of them left David for this very reason. Carradine loved to be tied up, sometimes he could tie himself, he had a passion for exhibitionism, sex in public places. It was these tendencies that brought him to the grave, although he could still live and live.
Deadly Bangkok
At a respectable age, and he was 72 years old, he leftthe life of David Carradine. The cause of death is another mystery left to the fans. In the hotel room of Bangkok, where the next film was shot with the actor, the body was found. The body of the legend of the militants was naked and wrapped with ropes. Criminologists believed that death came from the accidental self-extinguishing of the actor during a sex game. The version about suicide was also voiced, however, people who communicated with the actor the day before, refute such talk, arguing that David looked happy and was joking. Intentional murder was also expelled: there was no evidence, and there were no strangers in the room.
Hollywood dirge
Thousands could attend the funeral in Hollywoodman, after all, fans of the star was very much. But even on the last journey, the actor was escorted by an exotic, according to a special scenario. Only the color of the cinema capital was allowed into the cemetery - four hundred people who were personally acquainted with David. Cordon security only let through those who had a special invitation with a depiction of the portrait of the deceased actor and recording the program of the event.
Сначала был концерт длительностью в два часа, во time which sounded music of different styles and directions. The sky was gloomy and sorrowful, completely overcast. But they parted, giving way to the sun, painted in red, just at that moment when the body of the deceased was betrayed to the earth. David Carradine’s earthly journey ended with Beethoven's “Requiem for the Fallen Hero” performed by an orchestra. And we will remember him every time when his next character appears on the TV screen dressed in a beautiful kimono.
