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Jackie Chan is a world-famous actor, director, and stuntman from Hong Kong. He is known for his amazing action movies, especially those that mix martial arts with funny slapstick comedy. He often performs very dangerous stunts himself!

Jackie started his film journey as a child actor in 1962. Later, he worked as a stuntman for the legendary Bruce Lee in films like Fist of Fury (1972) and Enter the Dragon (1973). His big break came with the kung fu action comedy Snake in the Eagle's Shadow in 1978. After that, he became super popular with movies like Drunken Master (1978) and The Young Master (1980). In these films, he started to create the amazing stunt sequences he is famous for.

In 1983, Jackie officially formed the Jackie Chan Stunt Team. This was when his unique style truly shined: incredible, risky stunts combined with martial arts and humor. He continued this style in modern settings with films like Wheels on Meals (1984) and especially Police Story (1985). Police Story is considered one of the best action films ever!

Jackie kept making hit movies with his signature style, including sequels to Police Story and the Armour of God series. In 1995, Rumble in the Bronx made him a huge star in North America. This led to a successful Hollywood career with the Rush Hour and Shanghai movie series. He even had his own animated series called Jackie Chan Adventures from 2000 to 2005. In 2010, he took on a serious role in the American film The Karate Kid. By 2017, his Chinese-Indian film Kung Fu Yoga became his highest-earning movie in China. As of 2021, Jackie Chan has appeared in nearly 150 films!

Jackie's films have been incredibly successful around the world. Between 1985 and 1989, ten of his movies earned almost US$200 million globally. By the mid-1990s, he was the most popular action movie star in Asia and Europe. His films have earned billions of dollars worldwide, showing just how much people love his work!

Jackie Chan's Movies as an Actor

Jackie Chan has starred in many films throughout his career. Here are some of his most notable roles:

Year Title Credited as Role Notes
Actor Producer
1962 Big and Little Wong Tin Bar Yes No Child His very first movie role!
1972 Fist of Fury Yes No Jing Wu's Student Worked as a stuntman for Bruce Lee.
1973 Enter the Dragon Yes No Han's Prison Security Guard Also a stuntman in this famous Bruce Lee film.
1973 Little Tiger of Canton Yes No Hsiao Hu One of his early starring roles.
1976 New Fist of Fury Yes No Ah Lung
1978 Snake in the Eagle's Shadow Yes No Chien Fu His first big breakthrough comedy film.
1978 Drunken Master Yes No Wong Fei Hung / Freddie A very popular kung fu comedy.
1980 The Young Master Yes No Dragon / Master Lung Also directed this film.
1980 Battle Creek Brawl Yes No Jerry Kwan His first Hollywood movie.
1982 Dragon Lord Yes No Dragon Ho / Lung Also directed. Known for its amazing stunts.
1983 Project A Yes No Sgt. Dragon Ma / Yue Lung Also directed. Helped define his stunt style.
1984 Wheels on Meals Yes No Thomas Another classic action comedy.
1985 Police Story Yes No Chan Ka Kui / Kevin Chan Also directed. A groundbreaking action film.
1986 Armour of God Yes No Jackie Condor / Asian Hawk Also directed.
1987 Project A Part II Yes No Dragon Ma Also directed.
1988 Police Story 2 Yes No Chan Ka Kui / Kevin Chan Also directed.
1988 Dragons Forever Yes No Jackie Lung
1991 Armour of God II: Operation Condor Yes Yes Jackie Condor Also directed.
1992 Supercop Yes No Chan Ka Kui / Kevin Chan
1992 Twin Dragons Yes No Ma Yau / Bok Min Played two characters!
1993 City Hunter Yes No Ryo Saeba / Michael Martin City Hunter
1994 The Legend of Drunken Master Yes No Wong Fei Hung A highly praised sequel.
1995 Rumble in the Bronx Yes No Ma Hon Keung His big breakthrough in North America.
1996 First Strike Yes No Chan Ka Kui / Jackie
1998 Who Am I? Yes No "Who Am I?" Also directed.
1998 Rush Hour Yes No Chief Inspector Lee First film in his successful Hollywood series.
2000 Shanghai Noon Yes Yes Chon Wang Another successful Hollywood comedy.
2001 Rush Hour 2 Yes No Chief Inspector Lee
2002 The Tuxedo Yes No Jimmy Tong / Clark Devlin
2003 Shanghai Knights Yes No Chon Wang
2004 Around the World in 80 Days Yes No Passepartout / Lau Xing
2004 New Police Story Yes No Chan Ka Kui / Chan Kwok Wing A darker, more serious Police Story film.
2005 The Myth Yes No General Meng Yi / Jack
2006 Rob-B-Hood Yes Yes Fong Ka Ho / Thongs
2007 Rush Hour 3 Yes No Chief Inspector Lee
2008 The Forbidden Kingdom Yes No Lu Yan / Old Hop Starred with Jet Li.
2008 Kung Fu Panda Yes No Master Monkey (voice) Voiced a character in this popular animated film.
2010 The Spy Next Door Yes No Bob Ho
2010 The Karate Kid Yes No Mr. Han A popular remake where he played a mentor.
2011 Kung Fu Panda 2 Yes No Master Monkey (voice)
2012 CZ12 Yes Yes Asian Hawk Also directed.
2013 Police Story 2013 Yes Executive Detective Zhong Wen
2015 Dragon Blade Yes Yes Huo An
2016 Kung Fu Panda 3 Yes No Master Monkey (voice)
2016 Skiptrace Yes Yes Bennie Chan
2017 Kung Fu Yoga Yes No Jack His highest-grossing film in China.
2017 The Lego Ninjago Movie Yes No Mr. Liu / Master Wu (voice)
2017 The Foreigner Yes Yes Quan Ngoc Minh A more serious action role.
2019 Viy 2: Journey to China Yes No Master
2020 Vanguard Yes No Tang Huating
2021 Wish Dragon Yes Yes Long (voice)
2023 Ride On Yes No Lao Luo
2023 Hidden Strike Yes No Dragon Luo Feng
2023 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Yes No Splinter (voice)
TBA Rush Hour 4 Yes No Chief Inspector Lee A future film in the Rush Hour series.

Short Films

Jackie Chan has also appeared in some shorter films:

Year Title Credited as Role Notes
Actor Producer
2010 Kung Fu Panda Holiday Yes No Master Monkey (voice)
2016 The Master: A Lego Ninjago Short Yes No Master Wu (voice)

Jackie Chan's Work as a Director

Besides acting, Jackie Chan has directed many of his own films, often writing the scripts too!

Film
Year Title Director Writer Producer Notes
1979 The Fearless Hyena Yes Yes No His first time directing a film.
1980 The Young Master Yes Yes No
1982 Dragon Lord Yes Yes No
1983 Project A Yes Yes No
1985 Police Story Yes Yes No
1986 Armour of God Yes Yes No Co-directed this film.
1987 Project A Part II Yes Yes No
1988 Police Story 2 Yes Yes No
1989 Miracles Yes Yes No
1991 Armour of God II: Operation Condor Yes Yes No
1998 Who Am I? Yes Yes No Co-directed this film.
2011 1911 Yes No No Co-directed this historical film.
2012 CZ12 Yes Yes Yes

Television Appearances

Jackie Chan has also appeared on television, including his own animated series!

Year Title Role Notes
1996 Martin Himself Appeared in one episode.
2000–2005 Jackie Chan Adventures Himself (live-action segments) This was a very popular animated show for kids, where he was also an executive producer.
2008 The Disciple Himself A reality show where he looked for new martial arts talent.
2013 Running Man Special guest Appeared on this fun South Korean variety show.
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