“Besides entertainment and action, I want to educate. You know, as a producer or director, we do have a responsibility to society.”

Hong Kong martial artist, actor and filmmaker

Jackie Chan, born Chan Kong-sang and also known as Fang Shilong and Sing Lung, is a Hong Kong martial artist, actor, and filmmaker. With a film career spanning seven decades, he is widely known for action roles shaped by slapstick, comic timing, and daring stunts. He is recognized for an acrobatic fighting style and for performing his own stunts. His films have grossed more than $6 billion worldwide, and he is regarded as one of the most influential martial artists in cinema history.