Jackie Chan is one of the most recognised and beloved entertainers in the world — an actor, martial artist, director, producer and stuntman whose career spans more than six decades.
Born Chan Kong-sang in Hong Kong in 1954, he became one of the first Asian actors to achieve major crossover success in Hollywood, starring in films including the Rush Hour series, Shanghai Knights, The Forbidden Kingdom and Kung Fu Panda.
His commitment to performing his own stunts — often at enormous personal risk — has made him a legend in action cinema. He has broken numerous bones, suffered countless injuries and never used a stunt double.
Jackie Chan has also been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2004 and is known for his extensive charitable work across Asia. He received an Honorary Academy Award in 2016 in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to cinema.