It can be safely included in the list of heroes of the militants. He has a unique style, a wonderful sense of humor. In his films, he can use any item to defeat the enemy. He has very few bones that he would not break. And unsuccessful doubles entered the history of cinema.
Of course, we are talking about the beloved actor Jackie Chan, whose biography is full of not only positive aspects. There was a place for difficulties, various injuries and stunt failures.
short biography
How old is Jackie Chan? It seems that films with his participation have always been. And he continues to act in film. The future militant hero was born in 1954. It happened in April, in a poor family. He weighed 5 kg. That is why his mother first called âPao Paoâ (âcannonballâ).
The family of the talented movie-maker lived in the French embassy, ââwhich was located in Hong Kong. Jackie's father worked as a cook, and mother as a servant. Jackie did not like to study. Therefore, he immediately dropped out of school as soon as he graduated from primary school.
Jackie Chan's biography could have been different if his family had not moved to Australia when he was 6 years old. Father was invited to work at the American Embassy, ââand he agreed.
Crucial moment
After moving, Jackie began to study at the School of Chinese Opera. At 19 hours a day he went to study and work. The future actor was directed by Jim Yen, a master of the Beijing Opera. Also, the practice of students included training in martial arts, washing and cleaning. It should be noted that with the popular movie-maker in those days, another fairly well-known artist was trained - Sammo Hung. How did Jackie Chan start his career? This will be discussed later.
First roles
And again, Jackie Chan's biography is replenished with new events. When the popularity of the School began to decline, teachers decided to give the most intelligent students to perform a variety of tricks. Among them was our hero. At 17, he graduated. And at that moment Fearless Jackie appeared - a stuntman who was not afraid to perform even the most dangerous stunts. The company was made up of his friend Sammo Hung. It was he who was looking for work for Jackie.
After some time, the future actor has already gained fame. And he began to be invited not only as a stuntman. Viewers could see it on the screens. But at first he only got secondary roles. He could be watched in Bruce Lee's films, in which Jackie predominantly performed stunts.
Main roles
Returning to Australia, Jackie met with Willy Chan. It was he who gave him the main role in his film. After the death of Bruce Lee, Jackie began to consider him a successor. He was given the nickname Sing Lung (âbecome a dragonâ). In the movie âNew Fist of Furyâ, the future famous actor even copied Bruce Lee's technique. But the style did not suit him at all, so there is nothing surprising in the fact that the film did not become successful.
After some time, new films featuring Jackie Chan began to be released. But they were not profitable. They were even abandoned after some time. In 1978, the next film âTechnique of the Snake and the Crane Shaolinâ was released. And it was in it that the audience could see the first movements from Jackie's unique style. For example, he began to use household utensils in his battles.
The failures of the first films featuring Jackie Chan only confirmed that there was no need to copy Bruce Lee. As a result, it was decided to create a new image, to come up with a hero. And after a while a simple guy appeared who, by chance, appeared in the center of various adventures. He fought clumsily with enemies, constantly joking. In addition, Jackie Chan himself performed tricks.
Popularity
The first recognition came to Jackie in 1978 after the release of the movie âSnake in the Shadow of an Eagleâ. The audience accepted his unusual style of fighting, the actor began to appear first fans. The action movie was different from the traditional films of that period, possessed humor. This is what played the main role in popularity. Not without troubles. During filming, Jackie cut his arm with his sword. And in the film there was a scene with a real injury to the actor.
Then came the comedy film âThe Drunken Masterâ, and then âFearless Hyenaâ. These films have become a kind of hits. And now, from an ordinary stuntman, Jackie goes into the category of Hong Kong's highest paid actors. His fast-paced career can only be envied. In addition, the talented actor began to write scripts on his own, acted as a director and composer.
Stressful work led to frequent injuries. He probably does not have a single bone that would not be broken. Some he even broke several times. The actor himself considers this practice to be quite normal. But the other stuntmen were just glad that they did not have to perform the tricks of the future Hollywood star.
Over time, Jackie opened his own stuntmen association. He also founded a talent search agency and his own film company. This man has done a lot for the development of cinema.
The Conquest of America
Having achieved great heights in Asia, Jackie decided to move to the United States. The path to the top was long and hard, but the actor was persistent. The first films no one noticed. He could not even advertise his films, because he did not know English. The first action movie âBig Fightâ with Jackie's participation failed.
After that there was an episodic role in the movie âRacing the Cannonballâ. Although the film was quite successful, Jackie himself went unnoticed. However, it was a wonderful experience for him. It was in this film that unsuccessful doubles first appeared during the final credits. After a while, a sequel came out, where Jackie again starred, although against his will. This was due to the current contract. After some time, the film âPatron,â which also failed, was released.
Perseverance paid off
The situation began to change for the better only after a few years. Many Hong Kong directors moved to America, and American stars such as Quentin Tarantino began talking about their films. And Jackie again decided to try to succeed.
The movie âDisassembly in the Bronxâ appeared on television. That she will become successful, demonstrated fees. On their first weekend, they hit $ 10 million. Jackie was invited to the shooting. After such success, the militants âCriminal Historyâ and âThe Drunken Masterâ were released.
1997 was marked by the release of the film âThe First Blowâ. Jackie Chan played the role of a policeman who was recruited by the CIA and Russian intelligence. He had to find a nuclear warhead. Then came the movie âMr. Coolâ. But the most popular actor brought the film âRush Hourâ, in which Jackie starred with comedian Chris Tucker. The second part of the action movie was also successful.
As a result of all this, Jackie became the first star from Hong Kong to submit to Hollywood. The film âTuxedoâ strengthened its popularity by demonstrating that Jackie is capable of acting not only in cheap productions, but also in full-length films. In 2000, the project âThe Adventures of Jackie Chanâ was released. The cartoon has become quite popular. In the image of the main character, two heroes were combined at once - Indiana Jones and Jackie Chan himself.
A talented actor increasingly began to experiment with genres, roles and plots. In his next interview, he even said that he is an artist who knows how to fight, and not a fighter who can act in films.
Versatile personality
Jackie Chan is not only a great actor. He also sings songs. Since 1984, he has released more than a hundred compositions. Performs songs in different languages. Some of his compositions can be heard in films. However, in Europe they are usually replaced upon release.
A famous actor is also known for his charity work. He took part in various projects, was a goodwill ambassador. Jackie bequeathed half his fortune to charity.
Jackie has her own star, which can be found in Hong Kong. There is a corresponding symbol in Hollywood on the Avenue of Stars. In Moscow, you can also find a star on the Arbat. Many books have been written about the popular actor, among which there are even fantastic novels, for example, âThe Jackie Chan Chronicleâ. It is worth noting that Vasily Moskalenko began to write it only after the official permission of Jackie.
How are things with the family?
Jackie Chan's personal life interests many fans. He met his first love at school. The novel caused the fury of the girlâs father, so he did not become long. There is even information that the dad of the chosen one of the actor often beat with a stick both her and Jackie himself. They ended up being best friends. It is worth noting that after the affair with Jackie the girlâs boyfriend didnât appear.
In 1983, she met the actress Fenjiao. It happened on the next shoot. The wedding took place in Los Angeles. By the way, the actor did not warn anyone about this, so as not to unnerve his many fans once again. A year later, son Jason was born. Parents tried to do everything possible to prevent journalists from seeing him.
But the paparazzi were vengeful. They began to spread rumors about his romance with other girls. The actor himself denied these gossip, saying that he was happy with his wife, with whom he has been living for more than 15 years. But the press stubbornly continued to spoil Jackie Chan's personal life. After some time, they wrote that the actor and âMiss Asiaâ Helen Ngo will soon have a baby. After that, Jackie admitted that the romance took place, but the child was not his.
At the present stage, Jackie devotes all his attention to filming and new projects, and not to the family.
Recognition of talent
Jackie Chan has a lot of awards and nominations. He has received music channel awards more than once. And how many times was he nominated for a particular prize? It will be difficult to calculate.
Jackie Chan was awarded for "best fight", "best screen team", "best screen duet." And one of the main awards is the prize "For achievements on the path of life."
Interesting about the popular actor
- Of course, Jackie Chan is a Chinese. However, he does not know how to write or read Chinese.
- Every day, the actor trains for 3 hours. He crouches, runs, squeezes out and lifts weights. Also, his training program includes the development of new tricks and movements.
- Does not adhere to special diets. Preference is given to vegetables and fish. Tries to eat less meat. If it doesnât work, then the run time is increased by 25 minutes.
- Sleeps no more than 5 hours a day.
- I never spoke to my mom about injuries.
- Jackie Chan is the only Asian in the world to have a wax figure at Madame Tussauds.
- Likes to hunt, fish. Often gambling
- Jackie Chanâs biography also includes trips to Russia. He starred in the television show "Evening Urgant."
- He constantly carries 4 thousand dollars in cash. This is due to the fact that he is not sure about bank checks and cards.
- After a head injury, I started shooting in 10 days.
- She prefers to wash her own linen. Believes that cleaning helps to cope with stress.
- If he flies somewhere with his son, buys him a ticket in economy class. He himself is in the first. He does this so that the child learns to value money.
- He treats teeth without anesthesia, because he is afraid of injections.
- A cartoon was shot. Jackie Chan is his main character. It turned out to be so popular that 5 seasons were filmed.
Conclusion
A talented actor, a versatile personality, the person about whom the cartoon was shot. Jackie Chan did everything possible to achieve maximum success not only in his homeland, but also in America.
He is not going to stop there. To date, many new films have already been released, among which are Karate-kid, Foreigner, and Otponye Scammers. The Armor of God and the Police Story were re-shot. Jackie is increasingly choosing serious roles in his movies.
And yet, how old is Jackie Chan? He is currently 63 years old. But this does not stop participating in new projects. In the near future, numerous fans will see him again on television. It remains only to admire the perseverance of this ingenious man.