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Chan is one of the most recognizable and influential film personalities in the world, with a widespread global following in both the Eastern and Western hemispheres. He has received fame stars on the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, [9][10] as well as an honorary Academy Award for his "extraordinary achievements" in film.
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- Police Story (1985) Chan had already shown an interest in accentuating his action with big stunts prior to 1985, but "Police Story" remains the absolute pinnacle of that pairing.
- Drunken Master II (1994) While the bulk of Chan's '80s and '90s efforts are contemporary action films, he returned to the traditional period piece for this sequel to his 1978 classic.
- Project A (1983) You don't expect to find pirates in your Hong Kong martial arts cinema, but Chan was thinking outside the box with "Project A" and its sequel, "Project A 2" (1987).
- Mr. Canton and Lady Rose (1989) Action isn't quite the focus of "Mr. Canton and Lady Rose," but don't let that scare you away. The film is available under numerous titles, including "Miracles," "Black Dragon," and "The Canton Godfather," but whichever version you find is a guaranteed treat.
Aug 31, 2024 · Among his many roles, Jackie Chan is perhaps best known for his iconic appearances in Asian martial arts and action movies such as Zui quan and Jing cha gu shi and in Hollywood blockbuster movies such as Rush Hour, Kung Fu Panda, and a remake of The Karate Kid.
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- Jackie Chan was born in Hong Kong on April 7, 1954. His family moved to Australia briefly when he was six, but he returned to Hong Kong the followi...
- Jackie Chan is known for doing his own stunts, although he does use stunt doubles for particularly perilous moves. Many of his stunts are dangerous...
- Jackie Chan has stated multiple times that he did not like the movie Rush Hour, which was released in 1998 and arguably was his breakthrough in the...
May 12, 2024 · Martial artist and actor Jackie Chan's unique blend of impressive martial arts and screwball physical comedy has helped make him an international film star.
Mar 24, 2024 · While Jackie Chan has had a brilliant acting career in the last 62 years, the martial arts star has made over 150 films, but 8 stand out as defining.
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Jackie Chan. Actor: Who Am I?. Hong Kong's cheeky, lovable and best-known film star, Jackie Chan endured many years of long, hard work and multiple injuries to establish international success after his start in Hong Kong's manic martial arts cinema industry.
Jul 28, 2024 · As an actor, director, writer, and action choreographer, Jackie Chan revolutionized action comedy with movies like Police Story and Drunken Master.
