Chan is one of the most recognizable and influential film personalities in the world, with a widespread global following in both the Eastern and Western hemispheres. He has received fame stars on the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, [11][12] as well as an honorary Academy Award for his "extraordinary achievements" in film.

Jackie Chan. Actor: Who Am I?. Hong Kong's cheeky, lovable and best-known film star, Jackie Chan endured many years of long, hard work and multiple injuries to establish international success after his start in Hong Kong's manic martial arts cinema industry.

Jackie Chan began his film career as an extra child actor in the 1962 film Big and Little Wong Tin Bar. Ten years later, he was a stuntman opposite Bruce Lee in 1972's Fist of Fury and 1973's Enter the Dragon. He then had starring roles in several kung fu films, such as 1973's Little Tiger of Canton and 1976's New Fist of Fury.

Feb 3, 2025 · Jackie Chan (born April 7, 1954, Hong Kong) is a Hong Kong-born Chinese stuntman, actor, and director whose perilous acrobatic stunts and engaging physical humour made him an action-film star in Asia and helped to bring kung fu movies into the mainstream of American cinema.

Hong Kong's cheeky, lovable and best-known film star, Jackie Chan endured many years of long, hard work and multiple injuries to establish international success after his start in Hong Kong's manic martial arts cinema industry.

May 12, 2024 · Martial artist and actor Jackie Chan's unique blend of impressive martial arts and screwball physical comedy has helped make him an international film star.

2 days ago · Jackie Chan speaks onstage during the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on Feb. 7, 2025 in Santa Monica, Calif. Kevin Winter/Getty "Thank you," he said to the passionate audience.

Fighting against pirates at the turn of the 20th century, the Hong Kong navy are failing miserably. It's up to Sergeant Lung (Jackie Chan) to take matters into his own hands. Outrageous stunts, terrific action and above-average slapstick comedy. Simply one of the most entertaining HK films ever made. 2. Police Story.

After first establishing his martial arts prowess in his native Hong Kong, actor-choreographer-director Jackie Chan took his massive success in Southeast Asia and became a huge international...

Jackie Chan was born in Hong Kong on April 7, 1954 to parents so poor they had to borrow money to pay the doctor for his delivery. At the age of 7, Jackie was enrolled in the China Drama Academy where he spent the next 10 years training in the art of Peking Opera.