Jackie Chan is a Chinese actor who is one of the most famous in the history of Asian cinema. He became a true legend of comedic action movies. The actor starred in a huge number of films, starting in his native China and ending in Hollywood, where he received worldwide recognition. What was the biography of this actor? What are the movies with Jackie Chan? The list of all the paintings in which Chan starred will be too long, so in this article you will learn about his most important creations and leading roles.
early years
Jackie Chan was born on April 7, 1954 in Hong Kong, into a rather poor Chinese family. When he was still very young, a civil war broke out, and his parents decided to flee the country. So Jackie Chan ended up in Australia. However, for a long time he did not stay there and soon returned to his homeland, where he began to get involved in martial arts. His flexibility and plasticity allowed him to pretend to play roles in high-grade films.
Thus, while still a little boy, he began acting in films. Now you know where Jackie Chan was born, so you can move on and begin to explore his further biography and success story. But before that, make a short stop and find out one controversial issue. So many people are wondering what Jackie Chan's nationality is. It's time to give a concrete answer.
Nationality
Jackie Chan's nationality is a topic that has long tormented the public. It's no secret that he was born in Hong Kong, but now Hong Kong is an independent state that is not part of China. So who is Jackie Chan? In those days, his homeland belonged to Britain, but no one claims that Jackie Chan is British. Accordingly, the only right choice remains. Given that his parents are Chinese, Jackie Chan's nationality is Chinese.
Carier start
Jackie Chan's nationality is already a settled issue, so now you can consider his achievements in the field of cinema. Naturally, the achievements did not come easily to him, because the young actor had a long way to go from a boy who plays episodic roles to one of the largest Asian Hollywood stars. Jackie Chan made his debut on the screen in 1962 at the age of eight, playing a cameo role in the movie Big and Little Wong Tin Bar. Over the next ten years, he plays in various Chinese and Hong Kong films, playing the roles of various children and gradually starting to appear in larger projects as an understudy.
This path was opened for him by the knowledge of martial arts, as well as the flexibility and plasticity of his body. Jackie Chan easily performed tricks instead of various actors, so he began to approach the moment of his fame. Actor Jackie Chan, whose biography includes more than a hundred films, did not immediately become famous, he had to work hard to get his first serious role.
First successes
Films with Jackie Chan, the list of which can be continued indefinitely, for the most part represent the genre of comedy action movie with elements of martial arts. And the debut, in which Jackie Chan was highlighted in the foreground, was the 1978 project "The Snake in the Shadow of an Eagle." In it, Jackie himself invented and performed his tricks with the permission of the director. It was this film that drew attention to the 24-year-old actor. The success was very firmly fixed in the same year by the picture “The Drunken Master”, which became known not only in China, but also far beyond its borders.
At the beginning of his career, the actor also starred in the following films:
- The Hand of Death (1976).
- "Everything in the Family" (1975).
- "Bruce Lee and Me" (1973).
- "The Exit of the Dragon" (1973).
- "Hercules of the East" (1973).
Eighties
Jackie Chan, whose growth is only 174 centimeters, quickly showed that he is the future giant of cinema. In 1980, he starred in the movie "Big Fight", which became the first film with this actor, oriented to the West, to Hollywood. In 1983, Jackie Chan starred in the movie Project A, which also became incredibly popular both in China and beyond. Then came such major film works as The Diner on Wheels, The Police Story, and so on, which brought Chan more and more success.
And in 1968, another breakthrough occurred, which finally designated Jackie Chan as a world star. He starred in the film “Armor of God”, which became a real legend and spawned several sequels. After that, Jackie Chan continued to appear in Chinese films, trying to penetrate the American market, but until the end of the eighties, his two high-profile projects were two sequels: the second parts of his masterpieces - “Police History” and “Armor of God”.
What other films from this period can be seen with this actor? Here are some striking examples:
- "Miracles" (1989).
- "Dragons Forever" (1988).
- "My Lucky Stars" (1985).
- The Patron (1985).
- "The Heart of the Dragon" (1985).
Nineties
In the nineties, Jackie Chan starred in the continuation of “The Drunken Master”, and a year later another masterpiece appeared on the screens, which became the legend of Asian cinema. It was the film "Disassembly in the Bronx", which was the very project that Chan had been looking for since the eightieth year.
The Bronx Showdown hit the jackpot in the US and made Chan a Hollywood star. Naturally, he did not rush to act only in America, Jackie continued to work in China. The result was movies like Mr. Cool or Who Am I? In Hollywood, Jackie Chan starred in the blockbuster Rush Hour, which instantly became a real sensation. It was clear to everyone that Hollywood acquired a new star, and it was extremely unusual and unusual, which made Chan a favorite actor of an entire generation.
You can also see it in the following films of this period:
- The Magnificent (1999).
- "The King of Comedy" (1999).
- "Police of the Future" (1999).
- "City Hunter" (1993).
- The Dragon Twins (1992).
Zero
As you can already understand, the zeros were the most successful period in Jackie Chan's career. In 2000, he starred in the next Hollywood masterpiece called Shanghai Noon, the next year became the main character in the sequel to the successful film Rush Hour, and a year later he amazed everyone with his play in Tuxedo.
In 2003, he delighted with his roles in the films “Shanghai Knights” and “Medallion”, and a year later he starred in another masterpiece, called “Around the World in 80 Days”. Then Jackie followed a short break for Chinese films, which ended with his return in 2007 with a role in the third part of the blockbuster Rush Hour. In 2008, he starred in the Forbidden Kingdom, and also tried himself in a new role. One of the actors in the voice acting “Kung Fu Panda” was Jackie Chan. The cartoon became incredibly popular and famous, and the voice of the actor was very recognizable. In 2009, Jackie starred in the action movie "The Spy Next Door", which was his next success in Hollywood. There are several more films worth paying attention to:
- The Shinjuku Incident (2009).
- "Founding of China" (2009).
- "$ 30,000,000 Infant" (2006).
- The Myth (2005).
- "Operation Phoenix (2004).
Current activity
As for today, Jackie Chan here does not disappoint: he continues to act in films, although he will be 63 years old the other day. In 2010, he played the wise martial artist in the Hollywood adaptation of the Asian legendary film, dubbed "Karate Boy." In 2011, he again turned to the voice acting of Jackie Chan. The cartoon, to which he voted, became the second part of Kung Fu Panda. In 2012, Jackie starred in the third installment of Armor of God, and then again focused on Chinese products. Only in 2016 he returned to participate in the voice acting of the cartoon again, this time the third part of Kung Fu Panda.
Please note that in 2017 in the Russian box office a picture was released entitled “Armor of God: In Search of Treasures”. This is not a continuation of the legendary trilogy, it is just an attempt by distributors to lure people into theaters using a big name. This film has nothing in common with “Armor of God”, except for the main actor, which, of course, is Jackie Chan. It is also worth noting that in 2016, the actor received an award for his significant contribution to the development of cinema. What is the award that Jackie Chan received? Oscar, awarded by film academics, was his only official recognition of Hollywood. Throughout his career, he has never been nominated or won this award. However, it is impossible not to take into account how much Jackie Chan influenced the cinema. “Oscar” he received, of course, more than deservedly.
And finally, you should familiarize yourself with the latest creations of Asian genius:
- Railway Tigers (2016).
- "Inveterate partners" (2016).
- Dragon Sword (2015).
- "Personal tailor" (2013).
- "I'm Bruce Lee" (2012).
Future plans
What are the actor’s plans for the future? Fortunately, he is still not going to retire, so you can see him on the screens for quite some time. So far, only a few of the next projects are being implemented. This year we should expect the appearance on the screens of several films with Chan in the lead roles. First of all, it is about the Hollywood film "The Foreigner" and the Chinese film "Bleeding Steel".
In addition, Jackie Chan will voice the heroes of two cartoons at once: “Real Squirrel 2” and “LEGO Ninjago Movie”. Apparently, the actor liked the dubbing, especially given that he definitely can not do on the screen at 62 what he could do at 26.
As for the more distant plans, here it is worth noting several large projects. Firstly, this is a continuation of the film "Karate Kid", secondly, this is the fourth part of the blockbuster "Rush Hour", and thirdly, Jackie Chan starred in two original films: "Five Against the Bullet" and "Shanghai Dawn." These are films in which the actor has already been officially confirmed to participate, but it is not yet known exactly when they will appear on the screens. As Jackie Chan proves, growth or descent cannot be a hindrance to a talented person on his way to world fame.