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10 Interesting Facts About Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan (born 7 April 1954,) is a Hong Kong actor, filmmaker, martial artist, and stuntman known for his slapstick acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, and innovative stunts, which he typically performs himself. Chan has been acting since the 1960s, performing in more than 150 films. He is one of the most popular action film stars of all time. Chan is one of the most recognisable 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.

Fact 1:

He was born in Hong Kong as Chan Kong-sang, regarded earlier as Bruce Lee’s successor, but over the years, this martial arts master has developed his own distinct style.

Fact 2:

Jackie Chan has admitted to saying that “The Canton Godfather” is his favorite movie of all time. 

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Initially a big star in Asia he went on to conquer Hollywood as well with his unique mix of martial arts and a classic blend eccentric humor.

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He lived a strict life as a child in the Chinese Opera Research Institute, which was a boarding school and studied everything ranging from martial arts to singing to drama.

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His first feature movie came out in 1962 and it was a Cantonese movie called ‘Big and Little Wong Tin Bar when he was aged eight.

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He earned respect from none other than Bruce Lee for his stuntman abilities in the cult-classic movie “Fist of Fury”. 

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“Battlecreek Brawl” was one of his first movies in Hollywood and it did not do too well at the box office.

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His “Rush Hour” sequel of movies with Chris Tucker have been immensely popular in the United States.

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Known as the “Big Brother” in Hong Kong, Jackie Chan is a respected figure in the industry. 

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Jackie Chan is famous for his focused philanthropic efforts and he has pledged to donate half of his wealth post his death. 

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