Robert Clouse

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Robert Clouse
Born March 6, 1928(1928-03-06)
Wisconsin, USA
Died February 4, 1997(1997-02-04) (aged 68)
Ashland, Oregon, USA
Occupation Film director, film producer
Years active 1970-1992

Robert Clouse (March 6, 1928 – February 4, 1997) was an American film director and producer, known primarily for his work in the action/adventure and martial arts genres. He died on February 4, 1997 in Oregon of kidney failure.[1]

Clouse directed Bruce Lee in Lee's only English-speaking starring role, in 1973's Enter the Dragon.[2] After Lee's death, Clouse attempted to finish Lee's incomplete film Game of Death and released it in 1978 with a new storyline and cast. Other projects included Jim Kelly's Black Belt Jones, Darker than Amber, China O'Brien (starring Cynthia Rothrock), Jackie Chan's The Big Brawl, and many others.

He was also one of the directors of The Master (TV series) which was broadcasted in 1984 and featured a ninja called "Okasa", a reoccurring character played by Sho Kosugi.

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