Bruce Lee was legendary. He became an icon in the American Film industry, as well as in Hong Kong. Historically, “blackface” was something white America did to exclude people of color. Less known was that “yellow face” also existed. Representation was given to whites who had poor portayals. Being the only famous Chinese American to thrive during his time, it was easy for the Chinese in America (and internationally)to name him a hero. Although his life was met wth glory and fame, there is little that is said about the racial prejudices he had to encounter. His is a story of an underdog that rose to the top.