Why Bruce Lee Was Very Worried About His Green Hornet Role

Even though The Green Hornet is remembered as Bruce Lee’s breakout role, the actor was actually quite concerned about the series. Starring Van Williams as the titular protagonist, the ABC superhero series saw Bruce Lee take on the role of Kato. In the show, Kato is the sidekick of the Green Hornet and the chauffeur of the hero’s civilian alter ego, Britt Reid.