Jason Statham is a prominent British actor and former competitive diver known for his tough-guy persona in high-octane action films. Before achieving global stardom, he was a member of Britain's national diving team and worked as a model and market trader. He made his cinematic breakthrough in Guy Ritchie's crime comedies, such as 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels' and 'Snatch.' Statham eventually transitioned into a major Hollywood action star, headlining successful franchises like 'The Transporter' series, 'Crank,' and 'The Mechanic.' He further solidified his status in mainstream cinema through his roles as Deckard Shaw in the 'Fast & Furious' franchise and as part of the ensemble cast in 'The Expendables.' Renowned for performing many of his own stunts, Statham has become an iconic figure in the action genre, celebrated for his martial arts skills, stoic delivery, and physical intensity.
July 1967: Birth of Jason Statham
Jason Statham was born in July 1967, marking the beginning of the life of the future English actor.
1967: Release of Point Blank
In 1967, the film Point Blank was released, starring Lee Marvin in a role that pre-dated the character archetype used by Statham in Parker.
1972: Original release of The Mechanic
In 1972, the original version of the action film The Mechanic starring Charles Bronson was released, which would later be remade in 2011 with Jason Statham in the lead role.
1975: Original Release of Death Race 2000
In 1975, the original film Death Race 2000 was released, which later served as the source material for the 2008 remake featuring Jason Statham.
1978: Enrollment at local grammar school
In 1978, Jason Statham began attending the local grammar school where he met and grew up alongside Vinnie Jones.
1983: Conclusion of grammar school education
Jason Statham completed his period at the local grammar school in 1983, having attended since 1978.
1990: 1990 Commonwealth Games Competition
In 1990, Jason Statham competed for England as a member of Great Britain's national diving team during the 1990 Commonwealth Games.
1990: Participation in the 1990 Commonwealth Games
In 1990, Statham represented England as a diver at the Commonwealth Games, competing in the 10-meter, 3-meter, and 1-meter events.
1993: Appearance in The Shamen music video
In 1993, Jason Statham made a brief appearance in the music video for the song 'Comin' On' by The Shamen.
1994: Appearance in Erasure music video
Jason Statham appeared in the 1994 music video for 'Run to the Sun' by the synth-pop duo Erasure.
1995: Appearance in The Beautiful South music video
During 1995, Jason Statham featured in the music video for 'Dream a Little Dream of Me' by the band The Beautiful South.
1996: Modeling contracts with major fashion brands
During the 1996 spring and summer collections, Jason Statham secured modeling contracts with Tommy Hilfiger, Griffin, and Levi's after being scouted while training.
1997: Brand ambassador for French Connection
In 1997, Jason Statham began modeling for the high street clothing brand French Connection, who sought a masculine, natural look for their campaigns.
1998: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels Release
In 1998, Jason Statham gained prominence after being cast in the Guy Ritchie crime film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, a project that utilized his background as a market stall worker.
1998: Film debut in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
In 1998, Jason Statham made his acting debut in the crime comedy thriller Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, a role secured after meeting director Guy Ritchie, earning him £5,000 for the project.
1999: Release of Payback
In 1999, the film Payback was released, featuring Mel Gibson in a role that served as a predecessor to the Parker character portrayed by Statham.
2000: Collaboration on the film Snatch
During 2000, Statham worked with director Guy Ritchie for a second time in the film Snatch, which was a financial success earning over $80 million and netting Statham a salary of £15,000.
2000: Snatch and Turn It Up Releases
In 2000, Statham starred in the commercial hit Snatch and appeared in the supporting role in the American action film Turn It Up.
2000: Contextual Reference to Death Race 2000
The year 2000 is referenced in the context of Death Race 2000, the 1975 film that was remade into the 2008 version starring Statham.
2001: Ghosts of Mars and The One Appearances
In 2001, Jason Statham took on supporting roles in the American action films Ghosts of Mars and The One.
2001: Hollywood film appearances
In 2001, Statham expanded his career into Hollywood by starring in two science fiction action films: Ghosts of Mars and The One.
2002: Lead Role in The Transporter and Mean Machine Appearance
In 2002, Jason Statham secured his breakout lead role as Frank Martin in the action film The Transporter and also performed in a supporting role in the film Mean Machine.
2002: Narration of Thai Boxing: A Fighting Chance
In 2002, Jason Statham served as the narrator for the martial arts documentary film Thai Boxing: A Fighting Chance, which explores the personal journeys and training regimens of three Muay Thai fighters preparing for competition.
2002: Transporter Series Begins
In 2002, Statham began his iconic role as the lead in the Transporter film series, which helped establish his career as an action star.
2002: Start of measurable box office career
The year 2002 marked the beginning of a decade-long period that, by 2012, was calculated to have generated over one billion dollars in box office revenue for Statham.
2003: The Italian Job Appearance
In 2003, Jason Statham appeared as part of the ensemble cast in the heist action film The Italian Job.
2003: Appearance in The Italian Job
In 2003, Jason Statham took on a supporting role in the successful action film The Italian Job.
2003: Reflecting on his diving career
In a 2003 interview, Jason Statham reflected on his 12-year tenure with the National Swimming Squad, noting the discipline and focus it instilled in him.
2004: Villainous Role in Cellular
In 2004, Jason Statham expanded his acting portfolio by portraying the lead villain in the suspense film Cellular.
2005: Statham's Roles in Revolver and London
In 2005, Jason Statham starred in Guy Ritchie's film Revolver, which failed commercially and critically, and also took on a dramatic role in the independent film London.
2005: Release of Transporter 2
In 2005, the action franchise continued with the release of Transporter 2, featuring Jason Statham reprising his lead role.
2006: Crank Release and Promotion
In 2006, Jason Statham played the lead role in the action film Crank and promoted the project during the San Diego Comic-Con Convention.
2006: Crank Release
In 2006, Statham took on a leading role in the commercially successful action film Crank.
2008: The Bank Job Release
In 2008, Jason Statham concluded his work on the original Transporter trilogy and starred in the successful film The Bank Job.
2008: Release of Transporter 3
In 2008, Jason Statham returned to his iconic role as Frank Martin for the third installment of the action series, Transporter 3.
2008: Action Stardom and Critical Recognition
In 2008, Statham starred in The Bank Job, Death Race, and Transporter 3, receiving significant critical praise from figures like Armond White and Chris Hewitt regarding his status as a premier action star.
2008: Narrating Truth in 24
Statham contributed his voice to the documentary Truth in 24 in 2008.
2009: Development of The Grabbers and release of Crank: High Voltage
During 2009, Jason Statham announced he was developing a film titled The Grabbers, written by David and Janet Peoples and inspired by The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. Additionally, in 2009, Statham reprised his lead role as Chev Chelios in the action sequel Crank: High Voltage.
2010: Debut in The Expendables
In 2010, Jason Statham began his role as Lee Christmas in the action ensemble film series The Expendables.
August 2011: Commencement of Parker filming
In August 2011, Jason Statham began production on the film Parker under the direction of Taylor Hackford.
2011: Active film year for Jason Statham
In 2011, Jason Statham starred in several major film projects, including the remake of The Mechanic, the British police drama Blitz, and the action film Killer Elite. Despite mixed critical reception for some projects, his performance in The Mechanic earned him praise as a leading action star.
2011: Voice acting in Gnomeo & Juliet
In 2011, Statham performed voice acting work for the animated feature film Gnomeo & Juliet.
2011: The Mechanic Release
In 2011, Statham played the lead role in the action film The Mechanic.
2012: Voice work for Truth in 24 II
In 2012, Statham provided voice acting for the sequel documentary Truth in 24 II.
2012: Box office success and The Expendables 2
In 2012, a BBC News report estimated that Statham's ten-year film career had earned over one billion dollars, and he joined the cast to reprise his role as Lee Christmas in The Expendables 2.
January 2013: Release of Parker
In January 2013, the film Parker was officially released, featuring Jason Statham in the titular role of a criminal antihero.
2013: Homefront Release
In 2013, Jason Statham continued his string of lead roles in commercially successful films with the release of Homefront.
2013: Fast & Furious 6 Cameo Appearance
In 2013, Jason Statham made a brief cameo appearance at the end of the film Fast & Furious 6, introducing his character as the brother of the primary antagonist, Owen Shaw.
2013: Entry into the Fast & Furious franchise
In 2013, Statham joined the Fast & Furious franchise, portraying the character Deckard Shaw.
2014: Music Video Appearance and Expendables 3 Release
During 2014, Jason Statham appeared as a car racer in the Summer music video by Calvin Harris and reprised his role as Lee Christmas in the film The Expendables 3, which achieved box office success despite mixed critical reception.
April 2015: Furious 7 Release
In April 2015, the film Furious 7 was released, featuring Jason Statham reprising his character, this time serving as the main antagonist.
2015: Starring role and award nomination for Spy
In 2015, Jason Statham starred in the commercially successful action comedy film Spy, which earned him a nomination for the Critic's Choice Award for Best Actor in a Comedy. Furthermore, in late 2015, reports surfaced that a sequel, Spy 2, was in development with plans to feature more of Statham's character, Rick Ford.
2016: Mechanic: Resurrection Release
In 2016, Statham reprised his leading role for the sequel Mechanic: Resurrection.
2017: Financial Milestone of Statham's Filmography
By 2017, the films starring Jason Statham had achieved a combined gross of over £1.1 billion ($1.5 billion), cementing his status as a highly bankable star in the film industry.
2018: The Meg Release
In 2018, Jason Statham starred in the large-scale commercially successful film The Meg.
2019: Production of Hobbs & Shaw
In 2019, Statham reprised his role and served as a co-producer for the Fast & Furious spin-off film, Hobbs & Shaw.
2021: Wrath of Man Release
In 2021, Statham held the leading role in the film Wrath of Man.
2023: Conclusion of major action franchises
By 2023, Jason Statham concluded his work on the long-running film series The Expendables and the Fast & Furious franchise.
2023: Meg 2: The Trench Release
In 2023, Jason Statham returned to his lead role for the sequel Meg 2: The Trench.
2024: The Beekeeper Release
In 2024, Statham starred as the lead in the film The Beekeeper.
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