Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan is an internationally acclaimed martial artist and actor, renowned for his innovative stunt work and comedic timing, influencing global cinema and engaging in significant philanthropic efforts. After establishing his unique blend of martial arts and slapstick comedy with breakthrough films like Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow (1978) and Drunken Master (1978), Jackie Chan made his directorial debut with The Fearless Hyena (1979). His early career included roles in Bruce Lee’s Fist of Fury (1972) and Enter the Dragon (1973), before his Hollywood debut The Big Brawl (1980). Collaborating with Golden Harvest, Chan developed his signature style in acclaimed films such as Project A (1983) and Police Story (1985), performing his own dangerous stunts, notably sustaining a skull fracture during Armour of God (1986).

His work earned him a Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor in 1992 and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the MTV Movie Awards in 1995. Cementing his legacy, Chan starred in his 100th film, 1911 (2011), and earned Guinness World Records in 2012 for ‘Most Stunts Performed by a Living Actor’ and ‘Most Credits in One Movie’ for CZ12. He established JCE Movies Limited (2003) and Jackie Chan-Yaolai International Cinema (2010). In 2016, he formed Jackie Chan DC Racing, which became the first Chinese team to win the LMP2 class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2017.

Appointed Dean of the Jackie Chan Film and Television Academy in 2015, he also received the Albert R. Broccoli Britannia Award in 2019. Upcoming, he will receive the Pardo alla carriera (Leopard Career Award) at the Locarno Film Festival in 2025 and an honorary black belt from the World Karate Federation in 2025.