Biography
Jackie Chan was born in Hong Kong on April 7, 1954 to parents so poor they had to borrow money to pay the doctor for his delivery. At the age of seven, Jackie was enrolled in the China Drama Academy, where he spent the next 10 years training in the art of Peking Opera. It was at the Academy that Jackie learned the acrobatics, martial arts, acting, and singing that would later help him to become an international superstar.
When Jackie left the Academy at the age of 17, the Peking Opera was no longer popular and many of the graduates turned to stunt work in Hong Kong movies. Jackie soon gained a reputation as a talented and fearless stuntman and over the next few years he swiftly climbed the ladder of success and was soon acting, directing, and choreographing stunts for dozens of films.
After a series of attempts in the 1980s to break into the American movie market, Jackie returned to Hong Kong to concentrate on making films in his hometown. He was extremely successful, yet never gave up his dream of making it in America. In 1995 he returned to the U.S. to film "Rumble in the Bronx" and when it was released in 1996, it was a huge hit. Over the next several years, Jackie starred in a succession of American productions, none more successful than the blockbuster "Rush Hour" film series. Jackie had finally fulfilled his dream of making it in America. Over his nearly four-decade career in film, Jackie has received hundreds of awards for his acting, directing, writing, and stunt work.
Jackie has always had a keen interest in business and over the years has been involved in many and varied business ventures. In 2011, Jackie partnered with Sparkle Roll Investment Ltd. create his own signature cinema in Beijing. Currently Jackie Chan Cinema has 30 outlets all over China.
In 1988 he established the Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation and since then he has worked tirelessly for dozens of charities both at home and abroad. He has focused his energies on his Dragon's Heart Foundation, which builds schools in remote areas of China. Among his many charitable endeavors, he is a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF/UNAIDS, a celebrity cabinet member of the American Red Cross, founder of the Jackie Chan Civil Aviation Foundation in China, and has hosted charity concerts and car races for many years.
DreamWorks Animation
Actor
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2005 |
Jackie Chan Adventures |
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The Powers That Be, Pt. 2 (S05E13) |
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The Powers That Be, Pt. 1 (S05E12) |
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J2 Revised (S05E11) |
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more episodes (6) | ||
2004 |
Jackie Chan Adventures |
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Ninja Twilight (S04E13) |
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Deja Vu (S04E12) |
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Junior J-Tots (S04E11) |
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more episodes (5) | ||
2003 |
Jackie Chan Adventures |
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Attack of the J-Clones (S03E17) |
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A Night at the Opera (S03E16) |
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Re-Enter the Dragon (S03E15) |
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more episodes (13) | ||
2002 |
Jackie Chan Adventures |
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The Amazing T-Girl (S02E39) |
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I'll Be a Monkey's Puppet (S02E38) |
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Shrink Rap (S02E37) |
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more episodes (24) | ||
2001 |
Jackie Chan Adventures |
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Danger in the Deep Freeze (S02E22) |
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Scouts Honor (S02E21) |
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The Return of the Pussycat (S02E20) |
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more episodes (22) | ||
2000 |
Jackie Chan Adventures |
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Affenzirkus (S01E10) |
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The Rock (S01E09) |
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Tough Break (S01E08) |
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more episodes (7) | ||
1992 |
Martin |
Music videos | |
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2017 |
Jackie Chan - Hero Story |
2010 |
Justin Bieber feat. Jaden Smith - Never Say Never - a.f. |
2004 |
Jackie Chan - September Storm |
1998 |
Jackie Chan - I'll Make a Man Out of You |
1995 |
Jackie Chan - One Moment's Hero |
1985 |
Jackie Chan - Hero Story |
Short | |
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2023 |
A Beauty Carved in Time |
2016 |
The Master: A Lego Ninjago Short |
2013 |
The Unbelievable |
2010 |
Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special (TV movie) |
Screenwriter
Movies | |
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2024 |
My Diary |
2016 |
Skiptrace |
2012 |
Chinese Zodiac |
2010 |
Little Big Soldier |
2006 |
Rob-B-Hood |
1999 |
Gorgeous |
1998 |
Jackie Chan's Who Am I? |
1991 |
Armour of God 2 |
1989 |
Miracles |
1988 |
Police Story 2 |
1987 |
Project A II |
1986 |
Armour of God |
1983 |
Project A |
1982 |
Dragon Lord |
1980 |
The Young Master |
1978 |
Half a Loaf of Kung-fu |
Director
Movies | |
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2024 |
My Diary |
2012 |
Chinese Zodiac |
2011 |
1911 |
1998 |
Jackie Chan's Who Am I? |
1994 |
Drunken Master II |
1993 |
Crime Story |
1991 |
Armour of God 2 |
1989 |
Miracles |
1988 |
Police Story 2 |
1987 |
Project A II |
1986 |
Armour of God |
1985 |
Police Story |
The Protector |
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1983 |
Project A |
1982 |
Dragon Lord |
1980 |
The Young Master |
1979 |
Revenge of the Dragon |
Documentaries | |
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1999 |
Jackie Chan: My Stunts |
1998 |
Jackie Chan: My Story |
Producer
Movies | |
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2024 |
My Diary |
2021 |
Wish Dragon |
2017 |
Kung Fu Yoga |
The Foreigner |
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2016 |
Railroad Tigers |
Skiptrace |
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2015 |
Dragon Blade |
2011 |
Legendary Amazons |
1999 |
Gorgeous |
1998 |
Hot War |
1993 |
Kin chan no Cinema Jack |
1992 |
The Shootout |
1991 |
Angry Ranger |
1990 |
Stage Door Johnny |
Story of Kennedy Town |
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1989 |
The Inspector Wears Skirts II |
1988 |
Top Squad |
1987 |
Rouge |
That Enchanting Night |
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1986 |
Naughty Boys |
1981 |
The Gold Hunters |
1980 |
Read Lips |
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2020 |
The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty |