Jackie Chan, born Fang Shilong, is a highly influential Hong Kong martial artist, actor, and filmmaker. Renowned for his unique blend of slapstick comedy, acrobatic fighting sequences, and exceptional stunt work (often performed by himself), Chan has become a global icon in cinema. His career extends over six decades, and his films have collectively grossed over $5.8 billion worldwide, solidifying his status as one of the most recognizable and impactful martial artists in film history.
News covers Jackie Chan's career, Lucy Liu's Western movie Shanghai Noon flop with Chan, and his son Jaycee Chan's career derailment. Jaycee's current whereabouts are also discussed, revealing details about the 'nepo baby' offspring.
Circa 1937, Jackie Chan's father, Fang Daolong, briefly worked as a secret agent for Lieutenant General Dai Li in Kuomintang-ruled China.
On April 7, 1954, Jackie Chan, born Chan Kong-sang, was born in British Hong Kong to political refugees from the Chinese Civil War.
In 1962, at the age of eight, Jackie Chan appeared in 'Big and Little Wong Tin Bar' with Li Li-Hua playing his mother.
In 1964, Jackie Chan appeared as an extra in Yen Chun's film 'Liang Shan Po and Chu Ying Tai'.
In 1966, Jackie Chan had a small role in King Hu's film 'Come Drink with Me'.
In 1971, Jackie Chan joined his parents in Canberra, Australia, where he briefly attended Dickson College and worked as a construction worker.
In 1971, after an appearance as an extra in 'A Touch of Zen', Jackie Chan was signed to Chu Mu's Great Earth Film Company.
In 1972, Jackie Chan appeared in the Bruce Lee film 'Fist of Fury' as an extra and stunt double.
In 1973, Jackie Chan appeared in the Bruce Lee film 'Enter the Dragon' as a minor henchman.
In 1974, Jackie Chan worked as a martial arts choreographer for John Woo's 'The Young Dragons'.
In 1976, Jackie Chan received a telegram from Willie Chan, offering him an acting role in a film directed by Lo Wei, leading to 'New Fist of Fury'.
In 1978 Jackie Chan had his first major breakthrough with the film 'Snake in the Eagle's Shadow' which established the comedic Kung Fu genre.
In 1978, Jackie Chan had his breakthrough with the action comedy 'Snake in the Eagle's Shadow'. The same year, he then starred in the film 'Drunken Master', which finally propelled him to mainstream success.
In 1979, Jackie Chan made his directorial debut with 'The Fearless Hyena', which was a box office success.
In 1980, Jackie Chan made his first foray into Hollywood with 'The Big Brawl'.
In 1980, Jackie Chan starred in the action comedy 'The Young Master', continuing his success in the Hong Kong film industry.
In 1980, Jackie Chan started experimenting with elaborate stunt action sequences in his films, such as in "The Young Master".
In 1980, Jackie Chan's film 'The Young Master' found early success in the lucrative Japanese market.
In 1981, Jackie Chan played a minor role in the film 'The Cannonball Run'.
In 1982, Jackie Chan released "Dragon Lord", which featured a pyramid fight scene that required 2900 takes, setting a record. The final fight scene included stunts like a backflip off a loft.
In 1982, Jackie Chan released 'Dragon Lord', experimenting with elaborate stunt action sequences.
In 1983, 'Project A' marked the official formation of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team. The film established Chan's signature style of elaborate, dangerous stunts combined with martial arts and slapstick humor.
In 1983, Jackie Chan co-starred with Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao for the first time in 'Project A', introducing a dangerous stunt-driven style of martial arts.
In 1983, the Jackie Chan Stunt Team was officially formed for "Project A", adding elaborate and dangerous stunts along with slapstick humor. A notable stunt involved Chan falling from a clock tower through fabric canopies.
In 1984, Jackie Chan starred in 'Wheels on Meals', further developing his signature style of elaborate, dangerous stunts combined with martial arts and slapstick humor in a more modern setting.
In 1984, Jackie Chan's film "Wheels on Meals" (called Spartan X in Japan) inspired the hit arcade game "Spartan X" (Kung-Fu Master in Western markets).
In 1985, "Police Story" was released, featuring large-scale action scenes. During a stunt where Jackie Chan slid down a pole, he suffered second-degree burns, a back injury, and a dislocated pelvis.
In 1985, "Spartan X", inspired by Jackie Chan's "Wheels on Meals", laid the foundations for the beat 'em up genre and inspired games including "Super Mario Bros.".
In 1985, Jackie Chan made the first 'Police Story' film, a crime action film featuring dangerous stunts.
In 1985, Jackie Chan starred in 'Police Story', continuing to develop his signature style of elaborate, dangerous stunts combined with martial arts and slapstick humor.
In 1985, Jackie Chan temporarily abandoned his attempts to break into the US market after the commercial failure of 'The Protector'.
In 1986, Jackie Chan starred as "Asian Hawk" in the film 'Armour of God', which became his biggest domestic box office success up to that point.
In 1987, "Spartan X", inspired by Jackie Chan's "Wheels on Meals", laid the foundations for the beat 'em up genre and inspired games including "Street Fighter".
In 1988, Jackie Chan founded the Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation, offering scholarships and aid to young people in Hong Kong and providing disaster relief.
In 1988, Jackie Chan starred alongside Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao for the last time to date in the film 'Dragons Forever'.
In 1989, Jackie Chan performed at the Concert for Democracy in China, supporting the democratic movement during the Tiananmen Square protests.
In 1989, Jackie Chan released 'Police Story 2', which won the award for Best Action Choreography at the Hong Kong Film Awards.
In 1989, Jackie Chan was awarded the Order of the British Empire (MBE).
In 1990, "Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu" was released for the PC-Engine and Nintendo Entertainment System.
In 1993, Jackie Chan won the Best Actor Award at the Golden Horse Film Festival for 'Police Story 3: Super Cop'.
In 1994, Jackie Chan reprised his role as Wong Fei-hung in 'Drunken Master II', which was listed in Time Magazine's All-Time 100 Movies.
In 1995, 'Rumble in the Bronx' brought Jackie Chan into the North American mainstream due to its successful worldwide theatrical run.
In 1995, Jackie Chan was featured in the arcade game "Jackie Chan The Kung-Fu Master".
In 1995, Quentin Tarantino presented Jackie Chan with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the MTV Movie Awards, describing him as one of the best filmmakers and greatest physical comedians.
In 1998, Jackie Chan gained Hollywood success for portraying Chief Inspector Lee in the American buddy cop action comedy film 'Rush Hour'.
In 1999, Jackie Chan was awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star (SBS).
In 2000, Jackie Chan appeared in the well-received 'Shanghai' film series.
In 2001, Jackie Chan was inducted into the Martial Arts History Museum Hall of Fame.
In 2003, Jackie Chan continued his work in the 'Shanghai' film series.
During a news conference in Shanghai on 28 March 2004, Jackie Chan called the 2004 Taiwanese presidential election "the biggest joke in the world".
In 2004, Jackie Chan championed charitable works and causes including promoting disaster relief efforts for floods in mainland China and the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
In 2004, Jackie Chan launched his own line of clothing, featuring a Chinese dragon logo. Also in 2004, Chan owned Jackie's Kitchen restaurants, with outlets in Hong Kong and South Korea, Jackie Chan's Cafe, Jackie Chan Signature Club gyms (in partnership with California Fitness), and a line of chocolates, cookies and nutritional oatcakes.
In 2004, Jackie Chan starred in "New Police Story", portraying a character suffering from alcoholism and mourning his murdered colleagues, aiming to act with more emotion.
In 2004, Jackie Chan starred in 'New Police Story'.
In 2004, film scholar Andrew Willis described Jackie Chan as perhaps "the most recognized star in the world."
In 2005, Jackie Chan participated in the opening ceremony of Hong Kong Disneyland.
In June 2006, Jackie Chan pledged to donate half of his assets to charity upon his death, citing admiration for Warren Buffett and Bill Gates' efforts.
In 2006, Jackie Chan played an antihero for the first time in "Rob-B-Hood", portraying Thongs, a burglar with gambling problems.
On 10 March 2008, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd launched the Jackie Chan Science Centre at the John Curtin School of Medical Research of the Australian National University, with Chan as the guest of honour.
In June 2008, Jackie Chan was separated from protesters shouting "Jackie Chan, get out" when he arrived at Taipei airport, following his comments on Taiwan.
In 2008, Jackie Chan collaborated with Jet Li for the first time in 'The Forbidden Kingdom'. He also did voice acting work in 'Kung Fu Panda'.
In 2008, Jackie Chan spoke out against demonstrators who disrupted the torch relay for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, warning "publicity seekers" to "not get anywhere near" him.
On 18 April 2009, Jackie Chan questioned whether broad freedom is a good thing, suggesting that Chinese people need to be controlled, which prompted angry responses.
In 2009, Jackie Chan played a low-level gangster in "Shinjuku Incident", a serious drama set in Tokyo.
In 2009, Jackie Chan played against type in the film 'Shinjuku Incident'.
In 2009, Jackie Chan was named an "anti-drug ambassador" by the Chinese government, supporting the eradication of illegal drugs.
In February 2010, the first Jackie Chan-Yaolai International Cinema opened, claimed to be the largest cinema complex in China, with 17 screens and 3,500 seats. Chan hoped the size would allow young, non-commercial directors to have their films screened. Further cinemas were planned.
In 2010, Jackie Chan served as brand ambassador for Kaspersky Lab's antivirus software in Asia.
In 2010, Jackie Chan starred in 'Little Big Soldier' and the remake of 'The Karate Kid', where he played Mr. Han.
In 2011, Jackie Chan starred in the film 'Shaolin'.
In 2011, Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography inspired the Indonesian film "The Raid: Redemption".
In 2011, the Dragon's Heart Foundation expanded its reach to Europe.
In December 2012, Jackie Chan criticized Hong Kong as a "city of protest", suggesting that demonstrators' rights should be limited, and stated that the United States was the "most corrupt" country.
In 2012, Jackie Chan earned two Guinness World Records for 'CZ12', recognizing his extensive stunt work.
In June 2013, Jackie Chan responded to a hoax Facebook page that alleged he had died, reassuring fans he was alive.
In November 2013, a statue of Jackie Chan was unveiled in front of what would become the JC Film Gallery.
From 2013 to 2023, Jackie Chan served two terms as a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
In 2014, Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography inspired the film "Kingsman: The Secret Service".
In 2014, Jackie Chan's son, Jaycee, was arrested for cannabis use, leading Jackie Chan to express anger, shock, heartbreak, and shame.
In the spring of 2014, the JC Film Gallery opened, located in front of where a statue of Jackie Chan had been unveiled in November 2013.
On 1 February 2015, Jackie Chan was awarded the honor of Knight Commander of the Order of the Territorial Crown by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul Halim, in conjunction with the country's Federal Territory Day, carrying the title of Datuk in Malaysia.
In March 2015, Jackie Chan met with David Cheng and discussed his interest in motorsports, raising the possibility of starting a team together.
In 2015, Forbes estimated Jackie Chan's net worth to be $350 million.
In 2015, the made-up word 'duang', inspired by Jackie Chan's hair description, became an internet viral meme, particularly in China.
In April 2016, Jackie Chan was named in the Panama Papers for having up to six different offshore accounts, likely for tax shelters.
In 2016, Jackie Chan continued his voice acting work in the 'Kung Fu Panda' franchise.
In 2016, Jackie Chan partnered with David Cheng to form Baxi DC Racing Alpine, the first mainland China-based operation in WEC. Later in 2016, leading into the Asian Le Mans Series season, the team was rebranded to Jackie Chan DC Racing, promoting his movie Kung Fu Yoga.
In 2016, Jackie Chan received an honorary Academy Award.
In 2016, the failure of the fitness chain California Fitness was attributed to the Jackie Chan curse.
In January 2017, Jackie Chan donated $65,000 to help flood victims in Thailand.
In 2017, Jackie Chan DC Racing became the first Chinese team to win its class (LMP2) at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
In 2017, Jackie Chan starred in 'The Foreigner', playing against type.
In 2017, Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography inspired the film "Atomic Blonde".
In 2018, Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography inspired Marvel Cinematic Universe films such as "Black Panther".
In 2019, Jackie Chan criticized Hong Kong anti-extradition bill protests and supported the National People's Congress decision on Hong Kong national security legislation.
In 2020, Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography inspired the DC Extended Universe film "Birds of Prey" and the Netflix film "Extraction".
In 2020, a wax figure of Jackie Chan was revealed at Madame Tussauds New York.
By 2021, Jackie Chan expressed his desire to join the Chinese Communist Party, contrasting his earlier pro-democratic stance.
In 2021, Evergrande Group suffered major losses following Jackie Chan's promotion of Evergrande Spring brand bottled water, further invoking the Jackie Chan curse.
In 2021, Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography inspired Marvel's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings".
In 2022, Tom Holland cited Jackie Chan as an influence on several action scenes in "Uncharted", noting his use of surroundings in fights.
From 2013 to 2023, Jackie Chan served two terms as a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
In 2023, Jackie Chan voiced a character in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem'.
In 2025, Jackie Chan and his Karate Kid: Legends co-star Ralph Macchio were awarded an honorary black belt by the World Karate Federation during the film's New York premiere.
In 2025, Jackie Chan is set to reprise his role as Mr. Han in 'Karate Kid: Legends'.
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