Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan in New Line Cinema's Rush Hour - 1998

Biography

Born 04/07/1954

If Buster Keaton were alive and well and living in Hong Kong, directing and starring in kung fu comedies, the end eroduct would probably resemble the films of Jackie Chan. Chan's action sequences, while at least as thrilling as the very best of Hollywood, are further distinguished by meticulous...
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Awards

  • In 2005, received Hong Kong Film Award for Professional Achievement
  • In 2002, received MTV Movie Award for Best Fight
  • In 2000, received International Indian Film Academy for Excellence in International Cinema

Highlights

  • In 2008, Lent his voice to the animated feature, "Kung Fu Panda"
  • In 2008, First onscreen collaboration with fellow Chinese actor Jet Li, "The Forbidden Kingdom"
  • In 2007, Re-teamed with Chris Tucker and director Brett Ratner for "Rush Hour 3"

Family & Companions

  • Elaine Ng: was at one time crowned Miss Asia; Chan admitted to having a relationship with Ng during filming of "Gorgeous", during which she became pregnant with his child
  • Charles Chan: father (Worked at the French consulate in Hong Kong; subsequently worked at the American embassy in Australia; died in 2008, after battling with prostate cancer)
  • Lee-Lee Chan: mother (Worked at the French embassy in Hong Kong; subsequently worked at the American embassy in Australia; died in 2002)

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