Childhood and Education Journey of Jackie Chan in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Jackie Chan. A timeline of key moments.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

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.

2005: Jackie Chan creates Dragon's Heart Foundation

In 2005, Jackie Chan created the Dragon's Heart Foundation to support children and the elderly in remote areas of China by building schools and providing resources. The organization expanded to Europe in 2011.

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.

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.

2011: Dragon's Heart Foundation expands to Europe

In 2011, Dragon's Heart Foundation expanded its reach from China to Europe to help children and the elderly in remote areas.

June 2013: Response to a Death Hoax

On 25 June 2013, Jackie Chan responded to a hoax Facebook page created a few days earlier that alleged he had died, commenting: "If I died, I would probably tell the world!"

2013: Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

From 2013, Jackie Chan served as a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, representing the "Literature and Arts" sector.

2014: Response to Son's Arrest for Cannabis Use

In 2014, Jackie Chan's son, Jaycee, was arrested for cannabis use, leading Chan to express anger, shock, heartbreak, and shame.

2021: Expressed Desire to Join the Chinese Communist Party

By 2021, Jackie Chan expressed his desire to join the Chinese Communist Party.

2023: Jackie Chan's Term as a Member of the National Committee Ends

In 2023, Jackie Chan's term as a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, representing the "Literature and Arts" sector, ended.