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Jackie Chan

Martial Arts Legend, Actor & Filmmaker

Death-defying stunts and comedy that conquered the world

Instagram
@jackiechan
Twitter
@EyeOfJackieChan
Website
jackiechan.com

Jackie Chan is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, filmmaker and stuntman who became one of the most recognisable movie stars on the planet. Across a career of more than 150 films, he pioneered a unique blend of acrobatic kung-fu, slapstick comedy and jaw-dropping stunts that he performs himself. He broke through internationally with films like 'Rush Hour' and 'Police Story', building a global box-office career that bridged Hong Kong and Hollywood. A multi-instrumentalist singer, philanthropist and the first Chinese actor to receive an honorary Academy Award, he is celebrated as much for his work ethic as his artistry. Chan remains a beloved cultural icon and an enduring ambassador for action cinema.

Personal

Nationality

Hong Kong (Chinese)

Date of Birth

1954-04-07

Gender

Male

Field

Film / Martial Arts

Notable For

'Rush Hour', 'Police Story'; honorary Oscar
Legacy

Global action icon

Influenced generations of filmmakers and performers with his fusion of martial arts, comedy and real stunt work. He remains one of cinema's most beloved and recognisable stars.
Personal Skills

Work Ethic

Fearlessness

Discipline

Charisma

Perseverance

Popular Chinese Movies
  • Martial Arts
  • Stunt Performance
  • Action Choreography
  • Physical Comedy
  • Acting
  • Directing
  • Film Production
  • Acrobatics
  • Singing
  • Screen Presence
Languages

Mandarin

Native or Bilingual Proficiency

English

Full Professional Proficiency
Hollywood Credits

Hong Kong & Hollywood Cinema

Actor & Martial Arts Star January 1976 to Present

Starred in more than 150 films across a career spanning five decades of action cinema.
Pioneered a signature style blending acrobatic kung-fu with slapstick comedy and real stunts.
Broke through to global audiences with hits such as 'Rush Hour', 'Police Story' and 'Drunken Master'.
Performed his own dangerous stunts throughout, becoming famous for the risks he took on screen.

JCE Movies & Film Productions

Filmmaker, Director & Producer January 1979 to Present

Directed, choreographed and produced many of his own films across his long career.
Innovated action choreography and stunt design that influenced filmmakers worldwide.
Built production companies that developed films and nurtured new action talent.
Shaped the global language of modern action and martial-arts cinema.

Music, Publishing & Charity

Singer, Author & Philanthropist January 1984 to Present

Released numerous albums as a popular singer across Asia, often performing his own film themes.
Published memoirs sharing his extraordinary rise from a hard childhood to global stardom.
Founded charitable foundations supporting young people, disaster relief and education.
Served as a global ambassador for film, sport and humanitarian causes.
Stunt Records

China Drama Academy, Hong Kong

High School — China Drama Academy (Peking Opera Training) (January 1961 to December 1971)

Trained for a decade in the gruelling Peking opera tradition, mastering martial arts, acrobatics, singing and acting. The brutal discipline forged the physical skills and work ethic that defined his career.

Hong Kong Film Industry

High School — Stuntman & Martial Arts Apprenticeship (January 1972 to December 1976)

Worked as a stuntman and bit-part actor in Hong Kong cinema, including films alongside Bruce Lee. Learned filmmaking from the ground up before stepping into leading roles.
Signature Films

Police Story

Actor / Director (December 1985 to December 1985)

Wrote, directed and starred in the landmark action film, famous for its dangerous self-performed stunts. It became a defining work of Hong Kong action cinema.

Rush Hour

Lead Actor (September 1998 to September 1998)

Starred in the blockbuster buddy-comedy franchise that cemented his Hollywood crossover stardom. Its success made him a global household name.
Awards & Recognition

Honorary Academy Award

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (November 2016 to Present)

Received an honorary Academy Award for his extraordinary contribution to film, the first Chinese actor to be so honoured. It crowned a career that bridged Hong Kong and Hollywood cinema.

Hong Kong Film & Global Honours

Hong Kong Film Awards (January 2005 to Present)

Won numerous Hong Kong Film Awards and lifetime-achievement honours across a five-decade career. The recognition spans acting, action choreography and filmmaking.
Activities & Interests
Pool
Meet People
Running
Taking Bath
Kite Flying

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