Jackie was born "Kong-Sang Chan" on Hong Kong famous Victoria Peak on April 7, 1954, Charles and Lee-Lee Chan, and the family emigrated to Canberra, Australia in early 1960. Young Jackie was less successful at school, while his father was sent to Hong Kong to attend the rigorous China Drama Academy, School of Peking opera. Chan excelled at acrobatics, singing, martial arts and eventually became a member of the "Seven Little Fortunes" Running a business and began a long friendship with other martial artists / actors Sammo Hung Kam-Bo Yuen and Biao. Chan came and went to visit his parents and work in Canberra, but eventually he made his return to Hong Kong as their permanent residence.
In early 1970, Chan began his career in film and curiously appeared in a small role in two films in the lead role, the rise of martial arts superstar Bruce Lee: The Chinese Connection (1972), also known as " Fist of Fury "aka" The Chinese Connection "and Warner Bros. production Enter the Dragon (1973). Shortly after the untimely death of Lee Chang was often chosen in films cashing the success of Bruce Lee, using words like "hand", "anger" or "Dragon" in its name starts USA.
Own career Chan film was launched and quickly appeared in several low budget films, martial arts, which were mass produced at an accelerated pace, Hong Kong Studios fire is ready to respond to the boom in the 1970s, martial arts film. He played Shao Lin mu children Xiang (1976) (also known as "Shaolin Wooden Men"), Yang Jian Hua Yu Jiang Nan (1977) (also known as "kill plot"), Dian Zhi Gong Fu Gan Chian chan (1980) (also known as "half a loaf of Kung Fu") and Fei Huang Du Yun Shan (1978) (also known as "bodyguards" Magnifico), who lived very well in theaters . however, marked a step forward with the successful Drunken Master (1978) (also known as "Drunken Master"), which became a cult classic among fans of martial arts films. Shortly after, Chan made his directorial debut with The Young Master (1980) (also known as "The Young Master"), then "Enter the Dragon" producer Robert Claus brought Jackie to the U.S. for a film designed to break Jackie into the lucrative U.S. market . The Big Brawl (1980) (also known as the "Battle Creek Brawl") are Jackie competing in a "tough street fighter" The competition was founded in 1940 in Texas, but Jackie is not satisfied with the final result, and I could not take on the American public. In another attempt to get his name known in the United States, Jackie was cast alongside Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore and Dean Martin in the Hal Needham directed car chase movie Cannonball Run (1981). Unfortunately, Jackie was cast as a Japanese race car driver and his martial arts skills are displayed in a small creek near the end of the film. Stateside success was still a few years Jackie Chan!
Undaunted, he returned to the East, to do what he did his best - make an action film amazing stuff incredible. Chan and his legendary stunt team were equal in their ability to perform the fight scenes and the most incredible action sequences, and in the next ten years will see some of their best work.
Chan paired with the dynamic Sammo Hung Kam-Bo to star Winners and Sinners (1983) (aka "Winners and Sinners"), the project (1983) (also known as "Project" A "), wheels for food (1984) (also known as "meals on wheels"), Fuk sing go jiu (1985) (aka "Winners and Sinners the 2"), Fu Xing Xia ri (1985) (also known as "My Lucky Star 2" aka "Winners and Sinners" (3. Chan then the United States for another opportunity in this market, also stars Danny Aiello in The Protector (1985)), filmed in Hong Kong and in New York, but that previous attempts Jackie felt the U.S. director -., in this case, James Glickenhaus - not including its public and the film plays with the poor reviews and box Jackie However, the decision "strengthen" their image on the screen a bit, "and his next film, Police Story (1985) (. known as" Police Story ") was a departure from previous final rates and hilarious martial arts fans around the product final! He was quickly followed by the hunters of the Lost Ark (1981), influenced by the armor of God (1986) (also known as "Armor of God"), during the filming of Jackie inappropriate jump between wall and the structure in place in Yugoslavia and many fell a few feet above his head, causing a skull fracture. was another in a long series of injuries that Chan has suffered due to their specialized work and soon returned to the front of the unit.
Project 2 (1987) (also known as "Project: Part 2"), Police Story 2 (1988) (also known as "Police Story 2"), Miracles - Mr. Canton and Lady Rose (1989) (also known under the name "Mr. Canton and Lady Rose)" Operation Condor (1991) (aka "Armour of God 2") and Supercop (1992) (aka "Police Story 3") were significant for Jackie, climbing phenomenal heights can Asia and its loyal fans around the world. U.S. success was just around the corner to work Jackie Chan, and took the form of movie Rumble in the Bronx Action (1995) (also known as the "Rumble in the Bronx", although it was actually shot in Canada ), who has successfully blended humor and action to make a successful formula in U.S. theaters. Jackie did not waste any time and went to work on the first shot of Jackie Chan (1996) (also known as "Police Story 4") Mr. Nice Guy (1997) (also known as "Mr. Nice Guy" ), Jackie Chan Who Am I? (1998) (also known as "Who I Am"), which met with positive results in the international box office. Jackie went to work in the production of financial statements largest in the United States, in the title role, with the talkative actor in action / comedy Rush Hour (1998) Chris. Tucker film was a great success, "Rumble in the Bronx" and firmly Jackie as a true star in the United States. Jackie then paired with new talent Owen Wilson star in Shanghai Noon (2000) and its sequel, Shanghai Knights (2003) and reunited with Tucker in Rush Hour 2 (2001), and the main character Tuxedo (2002), The Medallion ( 2003) and a delicious round the World in 80 Days (2004).
Not one to forget his loyal fan base, Jackie returned to more solid and traditional tariff new police story (2004) (also known as the "New Police Story") and Myth (2005) (also known as a "myth." ) multi-talented Chan (which is also a major music star in Asia) shows no signs of slowing down and has long been out of the shadow of Bruce Lee, who is often compared to early in his career. Chan is truly one of the subjects of the truth of the international film industry combining Maverick / director / stuntman / producer - he did it the hard way, and always his way to achieve his dreams and goals become a star of international cinema.
Behind the scenes, was directly involved in many charitable enterprises provide financial assistance to schools and universities around the world. It is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and opposes the exploitation of animals and pollution of the environment and to contribute to efforts to help victims of the 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean.
No comments:
Post a Comment