Jackie Chan Biography
Chan Kong-sang, known as Jackie Chan, was born on April 7, 1954, on Victoria Peak in Hong Kong. Trained from childhood in martial arts and acrobatics, he became a global superstar by blending death-defying stunts with physical comedy in films like Drunken Master, Police Story, and Rush Hour. He received an Honorary Academy Award in 2016.
Personal Life
Who are Jackie Chan's parents?
Unknown
Was Jackie Chan married?
Jackie Chan was married once, to Joan Lin (1982–None).
Did Jackie Chan have children?
Jackie Chan had 1 child: Jaycee Chan.
What religion was Jackie Chan?
Jackie Chan was N/A.
What was Jackie Chan's ethnicity?
Jackie Chan was of Chinese heritage.
Career Highlights
Movies
- Drunken Master (1978) — Watch on Amazon
- Police Story (1985) — Watch on Amazon
- Rush Hour (1998) — Watch on Amazon
- Shanghai Noon (2000) — Watch on Amazon
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Awards
- Honorary Academy Award (2016)
Facts About Jackie Chan
- Received an Honorary Academy Award in 2016 for his body of work
- Performs virtually all of his own stunts, resulting in numerous injuries
- Trained in kung fu and acrobatics from childhood at the China Drama Academy
- Voices Master Monkey in the Kung Fu Panda films
Jackie Chan Quotes
"Do not let circumstances control you. You change your circumstances."
Legacy
Jackie Chan redefined action cinema with his self-performed stunts and comedic timing, becoming one of the most recognizable and beloved film stars in the world.
Sources
Last verified: 2026-08-17