How the contributions of Jackie Chan continue to shape the world today.
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.
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, "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 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 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 2001, Jackie Chan was inducted into the Martial Arts History Museum Hall of Fame.
In 2004, film scholar Andrew Willis described Jackie Chan as perhaps "the most recognized star in the world."
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 2011, Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography inspired the Indonesian film "The Raid: Redemption".
In November 2013, a statue of Jackie Chan was unveiled in front of what would become the JC Film Gallery.
In 2014, Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography inspired the film "Kingsman: The Secret Service".
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.
In 2015, Forbes estimated Jackie Chan's net worth to be $350 million.
In 2016, Jackie Chan received an honorary Academy Award.
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 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.
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.
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