Chan Kong-sang, known professionally as Jackie Chan, is a Hong Kong actor, director and martial artist known for his slapstick acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, and innovative stunts, which he typically performs himself. He has trained in Wushu and Hapkido, and has been acting since the 1960s, performing in more than 150 films. He is one of the most popular action film stars of all time. Chan is one of the most recognisable and influential film personalities in the world, gaining a widespread global following in both the Eastern and Western hemispheres, and has received fame stars on the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He has been referenced in various pop songs, cartoons, films and video games. He is an operatically trained vocalist and is also a Cantopop and Mandopop star, having released a number of music albums and sung many of the theme songs for the films in which he has starred.
Born | Chan Kong-sang, April 7, 1954, Victoria Peak, British Hong Kong |
Nationality | Chinese (Hong Kong) |
Political party | Communist Party of China |
Children | 2, including Jaycee Chan |
Parents | Charles Chan (father), Lee-Lee Chan (mother) |
Residence | Hong Kong |
Alma mater | Peking Opera School |
Occupation | Martial artist, actor, filmmaker, action choreographer, singer, stunt director, stunt performer |
Civilian awards | Full list |
About Jackie Chan
Summer anthem by Tiesto and Julian Dzeko names after the actor and martial artist Jackie Chan. It features vocals from Post Malone and P Reign.
Achievement of Jackie Chan
The alternate version of the song with crossover club appeal peaked at number 52 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one on Billboard's Dance/Mix Show Airplay.
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Latest information about Jackie Chan updated on July 28 2021.