“The life of an action star is very short. I want to be an actor like Robert De Niro, like Dustin Hoffman or Clint Eastwood who in their 70s or 80s can still act.”

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.