Jackie Chan is a Hong Kong–born actor, martial artist, and filmmaker who rose to become one of the world’s most iconic action stars. He started working in film as a child actor and stuntman in the 1960s, undergoing demanding training at the China Drama Academy. His career took off in the late 1970s when he reinvented the martial arts genre by combining high-level combat with slapstick humor, distinguishing himself from the stoic action heroes of the era. What sets Jackie Chan apart is his unwave