Date of birth: December 08, 1936
Date of death: June 03, 2009 (Aged 72)
Full name: David Carradine
Born place: Hollywood, California, USA
Height: 5’11.8’’ (182.2 cm)
Weight: 82 kg (181 pounds)
Hair color: Gray
Eye color: Light Brown
David Carradine was born on December 8, 1936, in Hollywood, California, and died on June 3, 2009. He was the eldest son of actor John Carradine and developed his own career in theatre, television and film.
Carradine became internationally known as Kwai Chang Caine in the television series Kung Fu. He later appeared in Bound for Glory, Kill Bill, Death Race 2000 and numerous independent films, often drawing on his interest in martial arts.
The old article used “active till his death” language and treated physical measurements as a career explanation. Those unsupported claims were removed while his acting legacy and dates were preserved.
Updated details
Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 9, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
