How Jackie Chan Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline

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. He is celebrated for his unique action style that blends slapstick comedy, acrobatics, and innovative stunts, most of which he performs himself. His career has spanned over six decades, solidifying his status as a cinema icon and one of the most recognizable martial artists. His films have collectively grossed over $5.8 billion globally.

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

1984: Spartan X arcade game release

In 1984, Jackie Chan's film 'Wheels on Meals' (called 'Spartan X' in Japan) spawned the hit beat 'em up arcade game 'Spartan X', released as 'Kung-Fu Master' in Western markets.

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1985: Inspiration for Super Mario Bros

In 1985, 'Spartan X' laid the foundations for the beat 'em up genre and inspired other games including 'Super Mario Bros'.

1987: Inspiration for Street Fighter

In 1987, 'Spartan X' laid the foundations for the beat 'em up genre and inspired other games including 'Street Fighter'.

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1990: Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu release

In 1990, 'Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu' was released for the PC-Engine and Nintendo Entertainment System.

1995: Featured in Jackie Chan The Kung-Fu Master

In 1995, Jackie Chan was featured in the arcade game 'Jackie Chan The Kung-Fu Master'.

1995: Lifetime Achievement Award at the MTV Movie Awards

In 1995, Quentin Tarantino presented Jackie Chan with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the MTV Movie Awards, describing Chan as "one of the best filmmakers the world has ever known".

2001: Inducted into the Martial Arts History Museum Hall of Fame

In 2001, Jackie Chan was inducted into the Martial Arts History Museum Hall of Fame.

2004: Recognition as 'the most recognized star in the world'

In 2004, film scholar Andrew Willis described Jackie Chan as perhaps "the most recognized star in the world."

2011: Inspiration for The Raid: Redemption

In 2011, 'The Raid: Redemption' from Indonesian cinema took inspiration from Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography.

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November 2013: Unveiling of Jackie Chan's Statue

In November 2013, a statue of Jackie Chan was unveiled in front of what is now known as the JC Film Gallery.

2014: Inspiration for Kingsman: The Secret Service

In 2014, 'Kingsman: The Secret Service' took inspiration from Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography.

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2014: Opening of JC Film Gallery

In the Spring of 2014, the JC Film Gallery opened in front of which a statue of Jackie Chan had been unveiled.

2015: Net Worth Estimated by Forbes

In 2015, Forbes estimated Jackie Chan's net worth to be $350 million.

2016: Honorary Academy Award

In 2016, Jackie Chan received an honorary Academy Award.

2017: Inspiration for Atomic Blonde

In 2017, 'Atomic Blonde' took inspiration from Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography.

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2018: Inspiration for Black Panther

In 2018, Marvel's 'Black Panther' took inspiration from Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography.

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2020: Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds New York

In 2020, a wax figure of Jackie Chan was revealed at Madame Tussauds New York.

2020: Inspiration for Birds of Prey and Extraction

In 2020, both the DC Extended Universe film 'Birds of Prey' and the Netflix film 'Extraction' took inspiration from Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography.

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2021: Inspiration for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

In 2021, Marvel's 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' took inspiration from Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography.

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2022: Influence on action scenes in Uncharted

In 2022, Tom Holland cited Jackie Chan as an influence on several action scenes in 'Uncharted', noting Chan's use of his surroundings to fight people in unique ways.

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