A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jackie Chan.
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.
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's breakthrough came with the action comedy 'Snake in the Eagle's Shadow'. Later that year, he starred in 'Drunken Master', which propelled him to mainstream success.
In 1982, the film 'Dragon Lord' featured a pyramid fight scene that holds the record for the most takes required for a single scene, with 2900 takes, including a final fight scene where he performs various stunts.
In 1983, 'Project A' saw the official formation of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team and added elaborate, dangerous stunts to the fights and typical slapstick humor. In one stunt, Chan falls from the top of a clock tower through a series of fabric canopies. Critics compared his comedic stunts to Buster Keaton.
In 1989, Jackie Chan was awarded the Order of the British Empire (MBE).
In 1995, 'Rumble in the Bronx' brought Jackie Chan into the North American mainstream with a successful worldwide theatrical run.
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".
In 1998, Jackie Chan gained Hollywood success for portraying Chief Inspector Lee in the American buddy cop action comedy film 'Rush Hour'. He also provided voice acting for all three Chinese versions of Mulan that year.
In 1999, Jackie Chan was awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star (SBS).
In 2001, Jackie Chan was inducted into the Martial Arts History Museum Hall of Fame.
On 10 March 2008, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd launched the Jackie Chan Science Centre at the Australian National University's John Curtin School of Medical Research, with Jackie Chan as the guest of honor.
In 2012, Jackie Chan earned two Guinness World Records for 'CZ12': "Most Stunts Performed by a Living Actor" and "Most Credits in One Movie".
On February 1, 2015, Jackie Chan was awarded the honour 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.
In 2016, Jackie Chan received an honorary Academy Award.
In 2017, Jackie Chan DC Racing became the first Chinese team to win its class (LMP2) at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
In 2025, Jackie Chan was awarded an honorary black belt by the World Karate Federation, along with his Karate Kid: Legends co-star Ralph Macchio during the film's New York premiere.
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