Name: Jackie Chan

Birth Name: Kong-sang Chan

Birthdate: April 7, 1954

Birthplace: Hong Kong

Martial arts master Chan spent his early years apart from his parents living at the China Drama Academy, learning singing, acting and dancing as well as martial arts and training in stage performance. He worked as an in-demand stuntman in Hong Kong cinema for years, developing his niche — incorporating humor into his action films. Drunken Master became one of his early H.K. hits, but despite many efforts, it wasn't until 1995's Rumble in the Bronx that he achieved success in the States. Rush Hour and Shanghai Noon followed in 1998 and 2000, respectively, and after years of effort, Chan became an international star.


1. Growing up, his parents worked as a housekeeper and cook in the French Embassy.
2. His birth name literally means "born in Hong Kong."
3. He was never taught how to read or write in the China Drama Academy.
4. He got the name "Jackie" because a co-worker on a construction site in Australia couldn't pronounce his birth name and called him "little Jack" instead.
5. Charities he is involved in include UNICEF, Angels With Wings and Operation Smile; he was voted one of Forbes magazine's top 10 generous celebrities in 2006.


On his (brief) fear of stunts: "Every time, I'm afraid. But when the camera's rolling, I forget. Then — boom! — after I do a stunt I'm so happy, even if I get hurt."
— Interview, March 1996

Wife: Feng-Jiao Lin, married 1982
Son: Jaycee Chan, born 1982 (mother: Lin)
Daughter: name unknown (mother: Elaine Wu)

 

FILMS

Kung Fu Panda - (2008) - Voice
Forbidden Kingdom - (2008) - Actor
Rush Hour 3 - (2007) - Actor
Around the World in 80 Days - (2004) - Actor
New Police Story - (2004) - Actor
Shanghai Knights - (2003) - Actor
The Medallion - (2003) - Actor, Executive Producer
Vampire Effect - (2003) - Cameo
The Accidental Spy - (2002) - Actor
The Tuxedo - (2002) - Actor
The Time Machine/The Tuxedo - (2002) - Actor
Rush Hour 2 - (2001) - Actor
Legends of Kung Fu - 10 Movie Set - (2001) - Actor
Jackie Chan Adventures: Friends and Foes - (2001) - Actor
Jackie Chan Adventures: Astral Jade - (2001) - Actor
Jackie Chan Adventures: The Dark Hand Returns - (2001) - Actor
Jackie Chan Adventures: The Shadow of Shendu - (2001) - Actor
Jackie Chan Adventures: The Power Within - (2001) - Actor
Jackie Chan Adventures: The Day of the Dragon - (2001) - Actor
Jackie Chan Adventures: The Search for the Talismans - (2001) - Actor
Shanghai Noon - (2000) - Actor, Executive Producer
Master of Disaster - (1999) - Actor
Jackie Chan Collection - (1999) - Actor
The Jackie Chan Collection - (1999) - Actor
Gen-X Cops - (1999) - Actor, Producer
Gorgeous - (1999) - Actor
Replacement Killers/Who Am I? - (1999) - Actor
Rush Hour - (1998) - Actor
Who Am I? - (1998) - Actor, Director, Screenwriter
Hot War - (1998) - Producer
Hong Kong Face-Off - (1998) - Featured, Action Director/Arranger
Jackie Chan's First Strike - (1997) - Actor
Face to Face - (1997) - Actor
Burn Hollywood Burn - (1997) - Actor
Mr. Nice Guy - (1997) - Actor
Jackie Chan's Second Strike - (1997) - Actor
Rumble in the Bronx - (1996) - Actor
Cinema of Vengeance - (1994) - Featured
The Legend of Drunken Master - (1994) - Actor
Supercop 2 - (1993) - Cameo
Crime Story - (1993) - Actor
Supercop - (1992) - Actor
City Hunter - (1992) - Actor
Twin Dragons - (1992) - Actor
The Kid From Tibet - (1991) - Cameo
Jackie Chan's The Prisoner - (1990) - Actor
Operation Condor - (1990) - Director, Actor
Miracles - (1989) - Director, Actor, Screenwriter
Police Story 2 - (1988) - Director, Actor
Jackie Chan's Project A2 - (1987) - Director, Actor, Writer
Rouge - (1987) - Producer
Dragons Forever - (1987) - Actor
Operation Condor 2: The Armour of the Gods - (1986) - Actor, Director
Naughty Boys - (1986) - Actor
Ninja Thunderbolt - (1985) - Actor
The Protector - (1985) - Actor
Police Story - (1985) - Director, Actor
Heart of Dragon - (1985) - Actor
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars - (1985) - Actor
My Lucky Stars - (1985) - Actor
Dance of Death - (1984) - Martial Arts Choreography
Fantasy Mission Force - (1984) - Actor
Wheels on Meals - (1984) - Actor
Jackie Chan's Crime Force - (1984) - Actor
Project A - (1983) - Director, Actor, Screenwriter
Winners and Sinners - (1983) - Actor
The Fearless Hyena II - (1983) - Actor
Dragon Lord - (1982) - Director, Actor
Fist of Fear, Touch of Death / Master With Cracked Fingers - (1981) - Actor
Battle Creek Brawl - (1980) - Actor
The Young Master - (1980) - Actor, Director
Half a Loaf of Kung Fu/Spiritual Kung Fu - (1980) - Actor
Dragon Fist - (1979) - Actor
The Fearless Hyena - (1979) - Actor, Director
Drunken Master - (1979) - Actor
Half a Loaf of Kung Fu - (1978) - Actor
Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin - (1978) - Actor
Spiritual Kung Fu - (1978) - Actor
The Magnificent Bodyguards - (1978) - Actor
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow - (1978) - Actor
To Kill with Intrigue - (1977) - Actor
Jackie Chan's 36 Crazy Fists - (1977) - Director, Actor
New Fist of Fury - (1976) - Actor
The Killer Meteors - (1976) - Actor
Shaolin Wooden Men - (1976) - Actor
Hand of Death - (1975) - Actor
Rumble in Hong Kong - (1974) - Actor
The Face Behind the Mask - (1974) - Cameo
Eagle Shadow Fist - (1973) - Actor
Read Lips - (1973) - Producer
Black Belt Theatre Double Feature - Brutal Boxer/Shaolin One - (1972) - Actor
Master With Cracked Fingers - (1971) - Actor