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Biography

One of the most popular film personalities in the world, Jackie Chan came from a poverty-stricken Hong Kong family -- so poor, claims Chan, that he was almost sold in infancy to a wealthy British couple. As it turned out, Chan became his family's sole support. Enrolled in the Chinese Opera Research Institute at the age of seven, he spent the next decade in rigorous training for a career with the Peking Opera, excelling in martial arts and acrobatics.

Billed as Cheng Lung, Chan entered films in his mid-teens, appearing in 25 productions before his 20th birthday. Starting out as a stunt man, Chan was promoted to stardom as the potential successor to the late Bruce Lee. In his earliest starring films, he was cast as a stone-cold serious type, determined to avenge Lee's death. Only when he began playing for laughs did Chan truly attain full celebrity status. Frequently referred to as the Buster Keaton of kung-fu, Chan's outlook on life is a lot more optimistic than Keaton's, but in his tireless devotion to the most elaborate of sight gags and the most awe-inspiring of stunts (many of which have nearly cost him his life), Chan is Keaton incarnate.

From 1978's The Young Master onward, Chan has usually been his own director and screenwriter. His best Hong Kong-produced films include the nonstop action-fests Project A (1983), Police Story (1985), Armour of God (1986), and the Golden Horse Award-winning Crime Story (1993) -- not to mention the multiple sequels of each of the aforementioned titles. Despite his popularity in Europe and Asia, Chan was for many years unable to make a dent in the American market. He tried hard in such films as The Big Brawl (1980) and the first two Cannonball Run flicks, but American filmgoers just weren't buying.

At long last, Chan mined U.S. box-office gold with 1996's Rumble in the Bronx, a film so exhilarating that audiences never noticed those distinctly Canadian mountain ranges looming behind the "Bronx" skyline. Chan remained the most popular Asian actor with the greatest potential to cross over into the profitable English-speaking markets, something he again demonstrated when he co-starred with Chris Tucker in the 1998 box-office hit Rush Hour. In 2000 Chan had another success on his hands with Shanghai Noon, a comedy Western in which he starred as an Imperial Guard dispatched to the American West to rescue the kidnapped daughter (Lucy Liu) of the Chinese Emporer. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Filmography

Rush Hour 3 (2004) .... Chief Inspector Lee
Highbinders (2003) .... Eddie Yang
Around the World in 80 Days (2003) .... Passepartout
Shanghai Knights (2003) .... Chon Wang
... aka Shanghai Noon 2 (2003) (USA)
Tuxedo, The (2002) .... Jimmy Tong
Ultimate Fights from the Movies (2002) (V) (archive footage) .... Wong Fen-hang/Ah Keung (Legend of Drunken Master & Rumble in the Bronx)
E! Rank: 25 Toughest Stars (2001) (TV) .... Himself/#3
Hong Kong Superstars (2001) (TV) .... Himself
Making Magic Out of Mire (2001) (V) .... Himself
Rush Hour 2 (2001) .... Chief Inspector Lee
2001 MTV Movie Awards (2001) (TV) .... Himself/Presenter
Te wu mi cheng (2001) .... Buck Yuen
... aka Accidental Spy, The (2001) (International: English title)
... aka Takmo mai sing (2001) (Hong Kong: Cantonese title)
"Diary" (2000) TV Series .... Himself
Jackie Chan Stuntmaster (2000) (VG) (voice)
Top Fighter (2000) (V)
Bruce Lee in G.O.D. (2000) (V) .... Himself
Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey (2000) (V) (archive footage)
... aka Warrior's Journey, A (2000) (V) (USA: short title)
"Jackie Chan Adventures" (2000) TV Series .... Jackie Chan
2000 MTV Movie Awards (2000) (TV) .... Himself
International Indian Film Awards (2000) (TV) .... Himself
... aka IIFA Awards (2000) (TV) (India: short title English title)
Shanghai Noon (2000) .... Chon Wang
Tejing xinrenlei (1999) .... Poor Fisherman
... aka Gen-X Cops (1999) (Hong Kong: English title) (International: literal title English title)
Jackie Chan: My Stunts (1999) (V) .... Himself
Choi kek ji wong (1999) .... Famous Movie Star
... aka King of Comedy, The (1999) (Hong Kong: English title)
... aka Xi ju zhi wang (1999) (Hong Kong: Mandarin title)
Bor lei jun (1999) .... C.N. Chan
... aka Gorgeous (1999) (International: English title)
... aka High Risk (1999) (Philippines: English title)
Hong Kong Face-Off (1998)
Path of the Dragon, The (1998) (V) .... Himself
Jackie Chan: My Story (1998) (V) .... Himself
Art of Influence, The (1998) (TV) .... Himself
Rush Hour (1998) .... Detective Inspector Lee, HKPD
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes (1998) (TV) .... Himself
Ngo si sui (1998) .... Whoami
... aka Jackie Chan's Who Am I? (1998) (USA: cable TV title)
... aka Who Am I? (1998)
Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn, An (1997) .... Himself
Yatgo ho yan (1997) .... Jackie
... aka Mr. Nice Guy (1998) (USA)
... aka No More Mr. Nice Guy (1998) (USA)
... aka SuperChef (1997)
... aka Yi ge hao ren (1997) (Hong Kong: Mandarin title)
Jing cha gu shi IV: Jian dan ren wu (1996) .... Jackie Chan Ka Kui
... aka First Strike (1996)
... aka Jackie Chan's First Strike (1997) (USA: US version)
... aka Police Story 4 (1996)
... aka Police Story 4: First Strike (1996)
... aka Police Story 4: Piece of Cake (1996)
... aka Police Story 4: Story of the CIA (1996)
... aka Story of the CIA (1996)
Hong faan kui (1995) .... Ah Keung
... aka Gong fan ou (1995) (Hong Kong: Mandarin title)
... aka Red Bronx (1995)
... aka Rumble in the Bronx (1996) (USA)
... aka Zizanie dans le Bronx (1996) (Canada: French title)
Pi li huo (1995) .... Jackie Chan
... aka Dead Heat (1995)
... aka Thunderbolt (1995)
Cinema of Vengeance (1994)
Jui kuen II (1994) .... Wong Fei-hung
... aka Drunken Fist II (1994) (literal English title)
... aka Drunken Master II (1994)
... aka Legend of Drunken Master, The (2000) (USA: new title)
... aka Legend of the Drunken Master (2000) (USA)
... aka Sui ken 2 (1994)
... aka Zui quan II (1994) (China: Mandarin title)
Chao ji ji hua (1993) .... Inspector Chan
... aka Once a Cop (1993)
... aka Police Story 3 Part 2 (1993)
... aka Police Story 4: Project S (1993)
... aka Police Story V (1993)
... aka Project S (1993)
... aka Supercop 2 (1993)
Zhong an zu (1993) .... Inspector Eddie Chan
... aka Crime Story (1993)
... aka New Police Story (1993)
... aka Police Dragon (1993)
... aka Police Story IV (1993)
... aka Serious Crimes Squad (1993)
Bruce Lee and Kung Fu Mania (1992)
Cheng shi lie ren (1992) .... Ryô Saeba
... aka City Hunter (1992) (Hong Kong: informal title English title)
Jing cha gu shi III: Chao ji jing cha (1992) .... Kevin Chan Ka Kui
... aka Police Story 3 (1992) (UK)
... aka Supercop (1996) (USA)
Shuang long hui (1992) .... Ma Yau/Die Hard (John Ma/Boomer in US version)
... aka Brother Vs. Brother (1992)
... aka Double Dragon (1992)
... aka Duel of Dragons (1992)
... aka Twin Dragons (1992)
... aka Twin Dragons, The (1992)
... aka When Dragons Collide (1992)
Xi Zang xiao zi (1992) .... Cameo appearance
... aka Kid from Tibet, A (1992)
Best of the Martial Arts Films, The (1990)
... aka Best of the Martial Arts Movies, The (1990)
... aka Deadliest Art: The Best of the Martial Arts Films (1990)
Chu dao gui jing (1990) (uncredited) .... Inspector
... aka Master of Disaster (1990) (Hong Kong: video title English title)
... aka New Kids in Town (1990)
... aka New Killers in Town (1990) (UK: video title)
Feiying gaiwak (1990) .... Jackie Condor (Jackie Chan)
... aka Armour of God II (1990)
... aka Armour of God II: Operation Condor (1990)
... aka Operation Condor (1997) (USA)
... aka Operation Eagle (1990)
... aka Project Eagle (1990)
... aka Superfly (1990) (Philippines: English title)
Huo shao dao (1990) .... Lung/Steve
... aka Burning Island, The (1990)
... aka Island of Fire (1990)
... aka Island on Fire (1990)
... aka Jackie Chan is the Prisoner (2000) (USA: video title)
... aka When Dragons Meet (1990)
"Jin ye bu she fang" (1989) TV Series .... Guest
... aka "Celebrity Talk Show" (1989) (Hong Kong: English title)
Qiji (1989) .... 'Charlie' Cheng Wah Kuo
... aka Black Dragon (1989)
... aka Miracle (1989)
... aka Miracles: The Canton Godfather (1989) (UK: video box title)
... aka Mr. Canton and Lady Rose (1989)
Ging chaat goo si juk jaap (1988) .... Kevin Jackie Chan Ka Kui (Jackie Chan)
... aka Jackie Chan's Police Story (1988)
... aka Jing cha gu shi xu ji (1988) (China: Mandarin title)
... aka Kowloon's Eye (1988)
... aka Police Force II (1988)
... aka Police Story 2 (1988) (UK)
... aka Police Story Sequel (1988) (literal English title)
'A' gai waak juk jaap (1987) .... Dragon MA
... aka 'A' ji hua xu ji (1987) (China: Mandarin title)
... aka Project A II (1987)
... aka Project A Sequel (1987) (literal English title)
... aka Project A, Part II (1987)
... aka Project B (1987)
Fei lung maang jeung (1987) .... Johnny
... aka 3 Brothers (1987)
... aka Cyclone Z (1987)
... aka Dragons Forever (1987)
... aka Fei long meng jiang (1987) (China: Mandarin title)
... aka Flying Dragon Fierce Challenge (1987) (literal English title)
Longxiong hudi (1986) .... Jackie 'Asian Hawk'
... aka Armour of God (1986)
... aka Operation Condor 2: The Armour of Gods (1986) (USA)
Ninja the Protector (1986)
Fuk sing go jiu (1985) .... Muscles
... aka Fu xing gao zhao (1985) (China: Mandarin title)
... aka Lucky Stars Superior Shine (1985) (literal English title)
... aka My Lucky Stars (1985)
Ging chaat goo si (1985) .... Kevin (Jackie) Chan Ka Kui
... aka Jackie Chan's Police Force (1985)
... aka Jackie Chan's Police Story (1985)
... aka Jing cha gu shi (1985) (China: Mandarin title)
... aka Police Force (1985)
... aka Police Story (1986) (UK: DVD title)
Long de xin (1985) .... Tat Fung
... aka First Mission, The (1985)
... aka Heart of Dragon (1985)
... aka Heart of the Dragon (1985)
Ninja Thunderbolt (1985)
... aka Ninja and the Thief (1985)
... aka To Catch a Ninja (1985) (USA: video title)
Xia ri fu xing (1985) .... Muscles
... aka My Lucky Stars 2: Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985)
... aka Target, The (1985/II)
Protector, The (1985) .... Billy Wong
... aka Wei long meng tan (1985)
Foh lung (1986) (archive footage) .... Footage from 'Mai nei dak gung dui' (1984)
... aka Fire Dragon (1986)
Kwai tsan tseh (1984) .... Thomas
... aka Million Dollar Heiress (1984)
... aka Spartan X (1984)
... aka Supercamorristas, Los (1984) (Spain)
... aka Weapon X (1984)
... aka Wheels on Meals (1984)
Mai nei dak gung dui (1984) .... Sammy
... aka Dragon Attack (1984)
... aka Fantasy Mission Force (1984)
... aka Mini Special Force (1984) (Malaysia: English title)
Shen yong shuang xiang pao (1984) .... Motorcycle Cop #2
... aka Pom Pom (1984)
Two in a Black Belt (1984)
Cannonball Run II (1984) .... Jackie
Bruce Lee, the Legend (1977) .... Himself (1983 re-release)
Long teng hu yue (1983) .... Chan Lung
... aka Fearless Hyena Part II, The (1983)
Wu fu xing (1983) .... CID 07
... aka 5 Lucky Stars (1983)
... aka Winners and Sinners (1983)
'A' gai waak (1983) .... Jackie Dragon Ma
... aka 'A' ji hua (1983) (China: Mandarin title)
... aka Jackie Chan's Project A (1983) (USA)
... aka Operazione pirati (1983)
... aka Pirate Patrol (1983)
... aka Project A (1983)
Iga ninpoucho (1982)
... aka Black Magic Wars (1982)
... aka Iga Magic Story (1982)
... aka Ninja Wars (1982)
Long xiao ye (1982) .... Dragon
... aka Dragon Lord (1982)
... aka Dragon Strike (1982) (USA)
... aka Young Master in Love (1982)
Marvelous Fists (1982)
Cannonball Run, The (1981) .... First Subaru Driver
Big Brawl, The (1980) .... Jerry Kwan
... aka Battle Creek (1980)
... aka Battle Creek Brawl (1980)
... aka Sha shou hao (1980)
Dian zhi gong fu gan chian chan (1980) .... Jiang
... aka Half a Loaf of Kung Fu (1980)
Shi di chu ma (1980) .... Dragon
... aka Young Master, The (1980)
Long quan (1979) .... Tang How-Yuen
... aka Dragon Fist (1979)
... aka In Eagle Dragon Fist (1979)
Hsiao chuan yi chao (1979) .... Shing Lung
... aka Fearless Hyena, The (1979)
She hao ba bu (1978) .... Hsu Yin-Fung
... aka Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin (1978)
She xing diao shou (1978) .... Chien Fu
... aka Bruce Vs. Snake in Eagle's Shadow (1978)
... aka Eagle's Shadow, The (1978)
... aka Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978)
... aka Way of the Cat (1978) (USA)
Quan jing (1978) .... Yi-Lang
... aka Karate Ghostbuster (1978)
... aka Spiritual Kung Fu (1978)
Zui quan (1978) (as Jacky Chan) .... Wong Fei-Hong
... aka Challenge (1978) (India: English title)
... aka Drunken Master (1978)
... aka Drunken Monkey in the Tiger's Eyes (1978)
... aka Eagle Claw, Snake Fist, Cat's Paw, Part 2 (1978)
Fei du juan yun shan (1978) .... Lord Ting Chung
... aka Magnificent Bodyguards (1978)
... aka Magnificent Guardsmen (1983) (USA: reissue title)
Fist of Death (1977)
Jian hua yan yu jiang nan (1977) .... Cao Lei
... aka To Kill with Intrigue (1977)
Feng yu shuang liu xing (1976) .... Wa Wu-Bin/Tiger
... aka Jackie Chan Versus (Jimmy) Wang Wu (1976)
... aka Killer Meteors, The (1976)
Shao Lin mu ren xiang (1976)
... aka 36 Wooden Men (1976)
... aka Shaolin Chamber of Death (1976)
... aka Shaolin Wooden Men (1976)
... aka Shaolin Wooden Men... Young Tiger's Revenge (1976)
Xin ching-wu men (1976) .... A Lung
... aka Fists to Fight (1976)
... aka New Fist of Fury (1976)
Hua fei man cheng chun (1975)
... aka All in the Family (1975)
Pai an jing ji (1975)
... aka No End of Surprises (1975) (Hong Kong: English title)
Shao Lin men (1975) .... Tan
... aka Countdown in Kung Fu (1975)
... aka Hand of Death (1999) (Hong Kong: English title)
... aka Shaolin Men (1975)
... aka Strike of Death (1975)
Jin ping shuang yan (1974)
... aka Golden Lotus, The (1974)
Police Woman (1974/II)
... aka Police Woman Against Jackie Chan (1974)
... aka Rumble in Hong Kong (1974) (USA: video title)
... aka Young Tiger (1974)
Crash che botte! (1974) .... Stuntman
... aka Si wang yi hou (1974) (Hong Kong: Cantonese title)
... aka Supermen Against the Orient (1974) (Hong Kong: English title)
... aka Three Fantastic Supermen in the Orient, The (1974)
Bei di yan zhi (1973) (uncredited) .... Bit Part
... aka Facets of Love (1973)
Ding tian li di (1973) .... Si To
... aka Eagle Shadow Fist (1973)
... aka Fist of Anger (1973) (USA: video box title)
... aka In Eagle Shadow Fist (1973)
... aka Not Scared to Die (1973)
... aka Return to China (1973) (Hong Kong: English title)
Slaughter in San Francisco (1973) (uncredited)
... aka Chuck Norris Vs. the Karate Cop (1973)
... aka Huang mian lao hu (1973)
... aka Karate Cop (1973)
... aka Yellow Faced Tiger (1973)
Xiao lao hu (1973) .... Himself
... aka Young Tiger, The (1973)
Enter the Dragon (1973) (uncredited) .... Oharra's Henchman/Extra in Underground Finale
... aka Deadly Three, The (1973)
... aka Long zheng hu dou (1973)
... aka Operation Dragon (1973) (Europe: English title)
Tie wa (1973)
... aka Attack of the Kung Fu Girls (1973)
... aka Heroine, The (1973)
... aka Kung Fu Girl (1973) (Hong Kong: English title)
... aka None But the Brave (1973)
Hapkido (1972)
... aka Lady Kung Fu (1972)
Qi lin zhang (1972) (uncredited) .... Bit Part
... aka Bruce Lee and I (1972) (USA)
... aka Bruce and I (1972)
... aka Fist of Unicorn (1972)
... aka Force of Bruce Lee's Fist (1972)
... aka Unicorn Palm, The (1972) (Hong Kong: video title English title)
Jing wu men (1972) (uncredited) .... Extra/Jing Wu Student/Japanese Fighter/Susuki
... aka Chinese Connection, The (1972) (USA)
... aka Fist of Fury (1972)
... aka Fists of Fury (1972) (Hong Kong: English title)
... aka Iron Hand, The (1972)
Xiang Gang gao ke (1971) .... Jackie Chan
... aka Little Tiger from Canton (1971)
... aka Master with Cracked Fingers (1971)
... aka Snake Fist Fighter (1971)
... aka Son of Master with Cracked Fingers (1971)
... aka Stranger in Hong Kong (1971)
... aka Ten Fingers of Death (1971)
Hsia nu (1969) (uncredited)
... aka Touch of Zen, A (1969)
Da zui xia (1966) (uncredited)
... aka Big Drunk Hero (1966) (USA: literal English title)
... aka Come Drink with Me (1966)
Story of Qiu Glin, The (1964)
Liang Shan-po yu Zhu Yingtai (1963)
... aka Liang Shan-po and Chu Ying-t'ai (1963)
... aka Love Eterne, The (1963)
Big and Little Wong Tin Bar (1962) .... Kid
Duel of the Dragon (????)
Highway (????)
Story of Shaolin (????)

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