Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jackie Chan
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jackie Chan made an impact.
Jackie Chan is a Hong Kong actor and filmmaker renowned for his acrobatic fighting style, slapstick comedy, and innovative stunt work. His career spans over six decades, during which he has become an iconic and influential martial artist in cinema history. Chan is known for performing his own stunts and his films have grossed over $2.7 billion globally.
1980: Experimenting with Stunt Action Sequences
In 1980, Jackie Chan began experimenting with elaborate stunt action sequences in films such as The Young Master.
1982: Dragon Lord's Pyramid Fight Scene
In 1982, Dragon Lord featured a pyramid fight scene with a record-breaking 2900 takes for a single scene, and a final fight scene where he performs various stunts.
1983: Formation of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team
In 1983, Project A saw the official formation of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team. The movie added elaborate, dangerous stunts to the fights and typical slapstick humor; at one point, Chan falls from the top of a clock tower through a series of fabric canopies.
1984: Release of Spartan X Arcade Game
In 1984, Jackie Chan's film Wheels on Meals (called Spartan X in Japan) inspired the hit beat 'em up arcade game Spartan X (released as Kung-Fu Master in Western markets).
1985: Release of Police Story and Stunt Injury
In 1985, Police Story was released, containing large-scale action scenes. During a stunt in the climactic shopping mall scene, Jackie Chan suffered second-degree burns, a back injury, and a dislocated pelvis.
1988: Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation founded
In 1988, Jackie Chan founded the Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation to offer scholarships and aid to young people in Hong Kong, as well as provide assistance to victims of natural disasters or illness.
1989: Participation in Concert for Democracy in China
In 1989, Jackie Chan performed at the Concert for Democracy in China in support of democratic movement during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.
1990: Release of Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu
In 1990, Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu was released for the PC-Engine and Nintendo Entertainment System.
1995: Featured in the Jackie Chan The Kung-Fu Master Arcade Game
In 1995, Jackie Chan was featured in the arcade game Jackie Chan The Kung-Fu Master.
2004: Jackie Chan promotes disaster relief efforts
In 2004, Jackie Chan campaigned for conservation and against animal abuse, and promoted disaster relief efforts for floods in mainland China and the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
2004: Launch of Jackie Chan's clothing line
In 2004, Jackie Chan launched his own line of clothing, featuring a Chinese dragon logo and the word "Jackie" or the initials "JC". He also operates branded businesses such as Jackie's Kitchen, Jackie Chan's Cafe, Jackie Chan Signature Club gyms (with California Fitness), and a line of chocolates, cookies and nutritional oatcakes. A percentage of the profits goes to various charities.
2004: Portrayal of a Character Suffering from Alcoholism
In 2004, Jackie Chan portrayed a character suffering from alcoholism and mourning his murdered colleagues in New Police Story.
June 2006: Jackie Chan pledges to donate half of his assets to charity
In June 2006, Jackie Chan, inspired by Warren Buffett and Bill Gates, pledged to donate half his assets to charity upon his death.
2006: Playing an Antihero for the First Time
In 2006, Jackie Chan played an antihero for the first time in Rob-B-Hood starring as Thongs, a burglar with gambling problems.
March 2008: Launch of the Jackie Chan Science Centre
On 10 March 2008, Jackie Chan was the guest of honour at the launch of the Jackie Chan Science Centre at the John Curtin School of Medical Research of the Australian National University by Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.
2009: Playing a Low-Level Gangster
In 2009, Jackie Chan played a low-level gangster in Shinjuku Incident, a serious drama set in Tokyo about unsavory characters.
2009: Named an Anti-Drug Ambassador
In 2009, Jackie Chan was named an "anti-drug ambassador" by the Chinese government, actively taking part in anti-drug campaigns.
February 2010: Opening of Jackie Chan-Yaolai International Cinema
In February 2010, Jackie Chan-Yaolai International Cinema, the first cinema in the Jackie Chan Theater International chain, opened in China. Claimed to be the largest cinema complex in China, it featured 17 screens and 3,500 seats. Chan hoped this venue would provide opportunities for young, non-commercial directors to screen their films.
2010: Chan serves as brand ambassador for Kaspersky Lab's antivirus software
In 2010, Jackie Chan served as brand ambassador for Kaspersky Lab's antivirus software in Asia.
April 2011: Jackie Chan headlines charity concert for Japan
On April 1, 2011, Jackie Chan, along with other Hong Kong celebrities, headlined a charity concert titled Artistes 311 Love Beyond Borders to aid Japan's disaster recovery after the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The concert raised over $3.3 million.
March 2015: Jackie Chan partners with David Cheng to form a racing team
In March 2015, Jackie Chan met David Cheng and discussed forming a racing team due to Chan's interest in motorsports. This led to the creation of Baxi DC Racing Alpine.
2016: Jackie Chan's Racing Team Rebranded
In 2016, Jackie Chan's racing team, formerly known as Baxi DC Racing Alpine, was rebranded to Jackie Chan DC Racing and raced with liveries promoting his movie Kung Fu Yoga.
January 2017: Jackie Chan donates to Thailand flood victims
In January 2017, Jackie Chan donated $65,000 to help flood victims in Thailand.
2017: Jackie Chan DC Racing wins at 24 Hours of Le Mans
In 2017, Jackie Chan DC Racing became the first Chinese team to win its class (LMP2) at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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