An Action Hero: Jackie Chan

People might think that Jackie Chan, the famous actor, started his career in action films at a later age. However, the story goes back to when he was younger. He was born on 7 April 1954 in Hong Kong. He was an energetic boy who always rolled around like a cannonball. His parents sent him to drama school and encouraged him to play in small roles from the age of five. His career as an actor and action hero began very early. He has always been brave enough to try new things. Throughout his career, he has never stopped being active and has worked as a martial artist, film director, producer, stuntman, singer as well as being an actor. In his movies, he mesmerized audiences with his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts, which he typically performs himself. He has trained in Kung Fu and Hapkido. He has appeared in over 150 films. Chan has received stars on the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He has been referenced in various pop songs, cartoons, and video games. He is a trained opera vocalist and is also a Cantopop and Mandopop star who has released a number of albums and sung many of the theme songs for the films in which he has starred. He is also a notable philanthropist who supports charities and people in need. In 2015, Forbes magazine estimated his net worth to be $350 million.