Kung Fu Star is a term used to describe martial arts actors who have achieved fame and recognition for their roles in films and television series. The two most famous Kung Fu Stars are Bruce LEE and David Carradine. Bruce LEE was a Hong Kong-American actor, martial artist, philosopher, and filmmaker who is widely considered to be one of the most influential martial artists of all time. David Carradine was an American actor and martial artist best known for his role as Kwai Chang Caine in the 1970s television series Kung Fu.