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Jackie Chan

International Martial Artist, Actor, Director, Stuntman, and Philanthropist
Country: China, Hong Kong
Born: April 7, 1954

About Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan, born on April 7, 1954, in Hong Kong, is a globally renowned martial artist, actor, director, and stuntman known for his innovative action-comedy films. His career began in the 1960s as a child actor in Hong Kong cinema, but he gained international fame with his unique blend of martial arts, physical comedy, and death-defying stunts. Some of his most famous films include Drunken Master, Police Story, Rush Hour, and The Karate Kid.

Chan is celebrated not only for his incredible stunt work but also for performing most of his own stunts, often pushing the limits of physical endurance. His films have a distinct style that combines high-octane action with humor, and his influence has inspired a new generation of action stars.

Beyond acting, Jackie Chan is a philanthropist, founding the Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation to support education and disaster relief. He is also an advocate for martial arts and Chinese culture, serving as a cultural ambassador for China. Over the course of his career, Chan has received numerous awards, including honorary Oscars, and remains one of the most beloved and recognizable figures in global cinema.

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Quotes by Jackie Chan

I loved cowboy movies when I was a kid. When I was five years old, I was already wearing a cowboy hat and suit. When I grew up, I knew John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Kirk Douglas and so on.
I really hope someday in Hollywood, some producer or director will hire me only to do drama.
I've seen too many ups and downs in the movie industry.
Olympics for me is love, peace, united.
You cannot mix sports with politics.
When I'm in meetings until 5am and then have to get up two hours later for filming, sometimes I ask myself 'why?'
I'm gradually beginning to feel that we Chinese need to be controlled. If we're not being controlled, we'll just do what we want.
Speaking English is like tongue-twist for me. I can speak each word perfect, but then you have to string them together like, 'Blah, blah, blah.' That's when I get crazy.
More understand China, then more people will have interest in China and more people will come to China to visit us because I am a tourist ambassador.
I sometimes just don't like to see the Ultimate Fighting. I just find it, as a martial artist, I just find it too violent.
We learn martial arts as helping weakness. You never fight for people to get hurt. You're always helping people.
Chinese people need to be controlled; otherwise, they will do whatever they want.

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