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Jackie Chan was born in 1954 on Victoria Peak, Hong Kong, as Chan Kong Sang (meaning "born in Hong Kong") to Charles and Lee-Lee Chan, refugees from the Chinese Civil War. He was nicknamed Pao Pao (Chinese: literally meaning "Cannonball") because he was always rolling around as an infant. Since his parents worked for the French ambassador to Hong Kong, Chan spent his formative years within the grounds of the ambassador's residence in the Victoria Peak district.

Chan attended the Nah-Hwa Primary School on Hong Kong Island, where he failed his first year, after which his parents withdrew him from the school. In 1960, his father emigrated to Canberra, Australia to work as head cook for the American embassy, and Chan was sent to the Chinese Drama Academy, a Peking Opera School run by Master Yu Jim Yuen.

Chan trained rigorously for the next decade, excelling in martial arts and acrobatics. He eventually joined the Seven Little Fortunes, a performance group made up of the school's best students, gaining the stage name Yuen Lo in homage to his master. Chan became close friends with fellow group members Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao, the three of them later to be known as the Three Brothers or Three Dragons.

At the age of 8, he appeared with some of his fellow "Little Fortunes", in the film Big and Little Wong Tin Bar (1962), with Li Li Hua playing his mother. Chan appeared with Li again the following year, in The Love Eterne (1963) and had a small role in King Hu's 1966 film, Come Drink with Me. In 1971, after an appearance as an extra in another King Hu film, A Touch of Zen, Chan began his adult career in the film industry, initially signing to Chu Mu's Great Earth Film Company.[6] At the age of 17, he worked as a stuntman in the Bruce Lee films Fist of Fury and Enter the Dragon under the stage name Chen Yuen Long. He received his first starring role later that year, in Little Tiger of Canton, which had a limited release in Hong Kong in 1973.

Following the commercial failures in his early ventures into films and trouble finding stunt work, Chan joined his parents in Canberra in 1976, where he briefly attended Dickson College and worked as a construction worker. A fellow builder named Jack took Chan under his wing, earning Chan the nickname of "Little Jack" which was later shortened to "Jackie" and the name Jackie Chan stuck with him ever since. In addition, Chan changed his Chinese name to Fong Si Lung, since his father's original surname was Fong.

Trivia

Kong Sang means "Born In Hong Kong."

Sing Lung means "Already a Dragon."

Prefers to do action films with strong humour streaks and physical clowning like Buster Keaton.

In the act of performing his own stunts, he has broken his nose three times, his ankle once, most of the fingers in his hand, both cheekbones and his skull.

Not only does he do his own stunts, but he is a lead-from-the-front kind of guy and expects the actors & actresses in his movies to do their own stunts as well.

Has a son, Jaycee Chan (b. December, 3, 1982).

Most often dubs his own voice for the English release of his Asian films. He also dubs his Asian films in Mandarin.

Was to star in a film entitled Nosebleed, but the project was cancelled after the World Trade Center attack on September 11, 2001. He was to play a window-washer at the WTC that has to stop a terrorist plot.

In 1989, he was awarded an M.B.E.(Member of the Order of the British Empire) for his services to entertainment.

His fan club once topped 10,000 members, mostly young girls; one of them committed suicide after she discovered that he was married. Another female fan attempted suicide, but was saved.

Has a permanent hole in his head from a stunt accident.

Admits he did Cannonball Run II (1984) just to fulfill his contract with Warner Brothers.

His Opera Academy "brothers" include Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Biao Yuen, Corey Yuen, Wah Yuen and Yuen Man Meng.

He has his own stuntman team, known as the Sing Ga Ban, or Jackie Chan Stuntman Association. Members of the team appear as extras in Jackie's films. Members include Andy Kai Chung Cheng, Chung Chi Li (Nicky Li) and Bradley James Allan.

In 1990, he was made a Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters) by the French Minister of Culture and Communication.

The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region conferred the Silver Bauhinia Star (SBS) upon him in 1999.

Despite the minimal formal education he received, he was made an honorary doctor of social science of the Hong Kong Baptist University, and an honorary fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts.

In his action scenes, his punches and kicks actually connect with their targets. He has his actors wear special padding in their feet and body to prevent serious injury.

Has a great, long lasting relationship with Mitsubishi Motors. The company has donated many of their automobiles for his films.

Underwent plastic surgery in 1976 to re-shape his eyelids, giving him a more "Western" appearance. The final film with the old-look Chan is Shao Lin mu ren xiang (1976).

His parents worked at the American Embassy in Canberra, Australia. Jackie lived with them there for a while after one of his attempt in the movie business fell through.

According to Jackie Chan's production diary on the official Shanghai Knights (2003) website, the producers of Shanghai Knights wanted to throw him a birthday party, but he asked them not to since his mother had recently died and Chinese tradition dictates that you should wait 3 to 12 months after a death to stop the mourning period. The producers threw the party anyway, and Chan did not object because, he said, "it is an important part of the American culture to celebrate birthdays."

He sings in the Chinese version of Mulan (1998). He sings the Chinese version of "I'll make a man out of you".

His role models are Charles Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd, all of which were more important to him as a child than any martial arts star, the latter label he was basically forced into at a very young age.

Has a daughter with Elaine Wu

He worked with Bruce Lee as a stunt coordinator.

He was a stunt/fight coordinator for John Woo during his kung fu phase.

Is good friends with Steven Seagal.

He is also a talented singer. He has released numerous albums in Asia. His music is normally heard in the outtakes of his HK movies. Movies include: The Young Master Project A (not in us version) Police Story (not in us version) Armour of God (not in us version) Project A 2 Police Story 2 Dragons Forever Armour of God 2: Operation Condor (not in us version) Twin Dragons (not in us version) Police Story 3 (not in us version) Drunken Master 2 (not in us version) Rumble in the Bronx (not in us version) Jackie Chans First Strike (not in us version) Thunderbolt Nice Guy Who Am I? Twins Effect New Police Story

Some of his favourite films include Gone with the Wind (1939), Singin' in the Rain (1952) and The Matrix (1999).

Says the most painful of all the injuries he's sustained in his career happened on Enter the Dragon (1973), when Bruce Lee accidentally hit him in the face with a nun-chuck.

Is best friends with Sylvester Stallone.

Supporter of The Salvation Army's work in China.

Capable of speaking Cantonese, Mandarin, English and Korean.

Appointed Honorary Ambassador of Peace for the Harvey Ball Foundation along with Brooke Shields, Jerry Lewis, A.V.T. Shankardass, Prince Albert of Monaco, Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Phil Collins, Jimmy Buffett, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Darrell Waltrip, Heather Mills, Yoko Ono, Patch Adams, Sergei Khrushchev and Winnie Mandela.

Played a policeman in five movies in 1985 alone: Fuk sing go jiu (1985)[My Lucky Stars], The Protector (1985), Xia ri fu xing (1985) [Twinkle, Twinkle, Lucky Stars], Long de xin (1985) [Heart of Dragon], and Ging chaat goos si (1985) [Police Story]. Ironically, Chan said that if he didn't become an actor, he would have become a police officer.

His family roots originate from the coastal port city of Ningbo, a suburb of Shanghai along the Eastern seaboard of Zhejiang province, China.

Did an Indian TV commercial for a popular motorbike, Was payed 200 million Indian Rupees, the highest paycheck ever for an commercial in India.

Received his name "Jackie" from fellow workers on a construction site in Canberra, Australia who couldn't pronounce his real name.

Was first approached to play Sato in Black Rain (1989/I) but decided the role did not match his values/image.

==Filmography=

Xin Su shi jian (2009) .... Steelhead

Kung Fu Panda (2008) (voice) .... Monkey

The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) .... Lu Yan / Old Hop

Rush Hour 3 (2007) .... Lee

Bo bui gai wak (2006) .... Fong Ka Ho

San wa (2005) .... General Meng Yi/Dr Jack Chan

Xin jing cha gu shi (2004) .... Senior Insp. Chan Kwok-Wing

Chin gei bin 2: Fa dou daai jin (2004) .... Lord of Armour

Around the World in 80 Days (2004) .... Passepartout / Lau Xing

Da lao ai mei li (2004) .... Client of Julie (Cameo)

The Medallion (2003) .... Eddie Yang

Chin gei bin (2003) .... Jackie

Shanghai Knights (2003) .... Chon Wang

The Tuxedo (2002) .... Jimmy Tong

Rush Hour 2 (2001) .... Chief Inspector Lee

Dak miu mai shing (2001) .... Buck Yuen / Jackie Chan

Shanghai Noon (2000) .... Chon Wang

Dak ging san yan lui (1999) .... Poor Fisherman

Hei kek ji wong (1999) .... Famous Movie Star

Boh lee chun (1999) .... C.N. Chan

Rush Hour (1998) .... Chief Inspector Lee

Wo shi shei (1998) .... Who Am I?

Yat goh hiu yan (1997) .... Jackie

Ging chaat goo si 4: Ji gaan daan yam mo (1996) .... Insp. Chan Ka Kui

Pik lik feng (1995) .... Chan Foh To (Alfred Tung in US version)

Hung faan aau (1995) .... Keung

Jui kuen II (1994) .... Wong Fei-hung

Chao ji ji hua (1993) .... Inspector Chan

Zhong an zu (1993) .... Inspector Chan

Sing si lip yan (1993) .... Ryu Saeba

Ging chaat goo si 3: Chiu kap ging chaat (1992) .... Insp. Chan Ka Kui

Shuang long hui (1992) .... Ma Yau / Die Hard (John Ma / Boomer in US version)

Xi Zang xiao zi (1992) .... Cameo appearance

Fei ying gai wak (1991) .... Jackie Condor (Jackie Chan)

Huo shao dao (1990) .... Lung/Steve Tong

Ji ji (1989) .... 'Charlie' Cheng Wah Kuo

Ging chaat goo si juk jaap (1988) .... Chan Ka Kui

Fei lung maang jeung (1988) .... Jackie Lung

'A' gai waak juk jaap (1987) .... Dragon Mao

Long xiong hu di (1987) .... Jackie

Ninja the Protector (1986)

Nui ji za pai jun (1986) .... Prisoner

Ging chaat goo si (1985) .... Chan Ka Kui

Long de xin (1985) .... Ted/Tat Fung

Xia ri fu xing (1985) .... Muscles

The Protector (1985) .... Billy Wong

Ninja Thunderbolt (1985)

Fuk sing go jiu (1985) .... Muscles

Cannonball Run II (1984) .... Jackie Chan, Mitsubishi Engineer

Kuai can che (1984) .... Thomas

Shen yong shuang xiang pao (1984) .... Motorcycle Cop #2

'A' gai waak (1983) .... Dragon Mi Yong

Long teng hu yue (1983) .... Chan Lung

Qi mou miao ji: Wu fu xing (1983) .... CID 07

Gong fen bing tuan (1982) (uncredited) .... Bit part

Long xiao ye (1982) .... Dragon

Mai nei dak gung dui (1982) (as Jacky Chan) .... Sammy

The Cannonball Run (1981) .... Jackie Chan, Subaru Driver

The Big Brawl (1980) .... Jerry Kwan

Shi di chu ma (1980) .... Dragon

Long quan (1979) .... Tang How-Yuen

Xiao quan guai zhao (1979) (as Jacky Chan) .... Shing Lung

Quan jing (1978) .... Yi-Lang

Jui kuen (1978) (as Jacky Chan) .... Wong Fei-Hung

Se ying diu sau (1978) (as Lung Cheng) .... Chien Fu

Fei du juan yun shan (1978) .... Lord Ting Chung

She hao ba bu (1978) .... Hsu Yin-Fung

Dian zhi gong fu gan chian chan (1978) (as Jacky Chan) .... Jiang

Jian hua yan yu Jiang Nan (1977) (as Chen Lung) .... Cao Lei

San shi liu mi xing quan (1977) (uncredited) .... Possible Extra

Shao Lin mu ren xiang (1976)

Feng yu shuang liu xing (1976) .... Wa Wu-Bin/Tiger

Shao Lin men (1976) (as Chan Yuan Lung) .... Tan Feng

Xin jing wu men (1976) (as Chen Yuen Lung) .... A Lung

Pai an jing ji (1975) (as Chen Yuen Lung)

Hua fei man cheng chun (1975)

Mi zong sheng shou (1975)

Crash che botte! (1974) .... Stuntman

Jin ping shuang yan (1974) (as Chen Yuen Lung) .... Pear seller

Ru jing cha (1974) (as Jacky Chan) .... Gang Leader

Chu ba (1973) (as Chen Yuen Lung)

Tie wa (1973) (as Chen Yuen Lung)

Bei di yan zhi (1973) (as Chen Yuan Lung) .... Bit Part

Qi lin zhang (1973) (uncredited) .... Extra

Ding tian li di (1973) .... Si To

Tang ran ke (1972)

He qi dao (1972) (uncredited)

Jing wu men (1972) (uncredited) .... Jing Wu student

Guang dong xiao lao hu (1971) (as Chan Yuan Lung) .... Jackie Chan

Xia nu (1969) (uncredited) .... Bit Part

Da zui xia (1966) (uncredited) .... Kid

Qin Xiang Lian (1964)

Big and Little Wong Tin Bar (1962) .... Kid

Awards

American Choreography Awards, USA

2002 - Innovator Award

Asia-Pacific Film Festival

2005 Won Special Jury Award

1993 - Lifetime Achievement Award This honor was (likely) given to the youngest person ever at any world wide 'lifetime achievement awards'.

Awards of the International Indian Film Academy

2000 Won Special Award Excellence in International Cinema

Blockbuster Entertainment Awards

2001 Nominated Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Action Team (Internet Only) for: Shanghai Noon (2000) Shared with: Owen Wilson

1999 Won Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Duo - Action/Adventure for: Rush Hour (1998) Shared with: Chris Tucker

Cinequest San Jose Film Festival

1998 - Maverick Tribute Award

Daytime Emmy Awards

2002 Nominated Daytime Emmy Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for: "Jackie Chan Adventures" (2000) For playing himself.

Fant-Asia Film Festival

1997 Won Best Asian Film for: Jui kuen II (1994) Shared with: Chia-Liang Liu Tied with Perfect Blue (1998).

Golden Horse Film Festival

1993 Won Golden Horse Award Best Actor for: Zhong an zu (1993)

1992 Won Golden Horse Award Best Actor for: Ging chaat goo si 3: Chiu kap ging chaat (1992)

Golden Rooster Awards

2005 Won Golden Rooster Best Actor for: Xin jing cha gu shi (2004)

Hollywood Film Festival

1999 Won Actor of the Year

Hong Kong Film Awards

2007 Nominated Hong Kong Film Award Best Action Choreography for: Bo bui gai wak (2006) Shared with: Chung Chi Li

2006 Nominated Hong Kong Film Award Best Action Choreography for: San wa (2005) Shared with: Stanley Tong Tak Yuen

Best Original Film Song for: San wa (2005) Shared with: Jun Young Choi (composer/lyricist) Zhong Yan Wang (lyricist) Hee-seon Kim (performer) For the song "Endless Love".

2005 Nominated Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor for: Xin jing cha gu shi (2004)

- Professional Achievement Award

2000 Nominated Hong Kong Film Award Best Action Choreography for: Boh lee chun (1999) Shared with: "Jackie Chan Stuntmen Team"

1999 Won Hong Kong Film Award Best Action Choreography for: Wo shi shei (1998)

Nominated Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor for: Wo shi shei (1998)

1997 Nominated Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor for: Ging chaat goo si 4: Ji gaan daan yam mo (1996)

1996 Won Hong Kong Film Award Best Action Choreography for: Hung faan aau (1995) Shared with: Stanley Tong

Nominated Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor for: Hung faan aau (1995)

1994 Nominated Hong Kong Film Award Best Action Choreography for: Zhong an zu (1993)

Best Actor for: Zhong an zu (1993)

1993 Nominated Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor for: Ging chaat goo si 3: Chiu kap ging chaat (1992)

1990 Nominated Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor for: Ji ji (1989)

1989 Won Hong Kong Film Award Best Picture for: Yin ji kau (1987)

1986 Nominated Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor for: Ging chaat goo si (1985)

Best Actor for: Long de xin (1985)

Best Director for: Ging chaat goo si (1985)

1985 Nominated Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor for: 'A' gai waak (1983)

1983 Nominated Hong Kong Film Award Best Action Choreography for: Long xiao ye (1982) Shared with: Hark-On Fung Yuen Kuni

Kids' Choice Awards, USA

2003 Won Blimp Award Favorite Male Butt Kicker for: The Tuxedo (2002)

Nominated Blimp Award Favorite Movie Actor for: The Tuxedo (2002)

2002 Won Blimp Award Favorite Male Action Hero for: Rush Hour 2 (2001)

Nominated Blimp Award Favorite Male Movie Star for: Rush Hour 2 (2001)

MTV Movie Awards

2008 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Fight for: Rush Hour 3 (2007) Shared with: Chris Tucker Sun Ming Ming

2003 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best On-Screen Team for: Shanghai Knights (2003) Shared with: Owen Wilson

2002 Won MTV Movie Award Best Fight for: Rush Hour 2 (2001) Shared with: Chris Tucker Versus the Hong Kong gang. Nominated MTV Movie Award Best On-Screen Team for: Rush Hour 2 (2001) Shared with: Chris Tucker

1999 Won MTV Movie Award Best On-Screen Duo for: Rush Hour (1998) Shared with: Chris Tucker

Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Fight for: Rush Hour (1998) Shared with: Chris Tucker For the fight against the Chinese gang.

1997 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Fight for: Ging chaat goo si 4: Ji gaan daan yam mo (1996) For the fight of Jackie Chan with a ladder.

1996 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Fight for: Hung faan aau (1995)

1995 Won MTV Movie Award Lifetime Achievement

Montréal World Film Festival

2001 - Grand Prix Special des Amériques

People's Choice Awards, USA

2008 Nominated People's Choice Award Favorite On Screen Match-up for: Rush Hour 3 (2007) Shared with: Chris Tucker

Shanghai International Film Festival

2005 Won Outstanding Contribution to Chinese Cinema

Teen Choice Awards

2008 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Actor: Action Adventure for: The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)

2002 Nominated Teen Choice Award Film - Choice Chemistry for: Rush Hour 2 (2001) Shared with: Chris Tucker

Walk of Fame

2002 - Star on the Walk of Fame Motion Picture On 4 October 2002. At 6801 Hollywood Blvd.

World Stunt Awards

2002 - Taurus Honorary Award