David Carradine, American actor, director, and producer (died 2009)

David Carradine was an American actor, director, and producer, whose career included over 200 major and minor roles in film, television and on stage. He was widely known to television audiences as the star of the series Kung Fu (1972–1975), playing Kwai Chang Caine, a peace-loving Shaolin monk traveling through the American Old West.

December 8 is the 342nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 23 days remain until the end of the year.