Jackie Chan Net Worth

Net Worth	$520 million
Age	67 years old
Date of Birth	April 7, 1954
Country/State of Origin	Victoria Peak, British Hong Kong
Source of Wealth	Acting
Career	Martial artist, actor, filmmaker, action choreographer, singer, stunt director, and stunt performer.
Marital Status	Married
Wikipedia Links	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Chan

Introduction

Jackie Chan was born Chan Kong-sang and is a well-known actor. Jackie Chan is a Hong Kong-born Chinese actor, director, martial artist, and stuntman who is noted for his slapstick acrobatic fighting style, comedic timing, and unique feats that he usually executes himself. Chan has been acting since the 1960s and has been in over 150 films.

He is one of the most well-known action movie stars ever. Chan has a global following in both the Eastern and Western hemispheres, making him one of the most known and prominent cinema characters in the world. On the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, he has been honored with stars. He has appeared in a number of music songs, cartoons, films, and video games.

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The popular actor has starred in various blockbuster movies. The phenomenal way in which the actor performed acrobatic displays in movies enamored him to viewers and he soon became a household name.

In 2015, Jackie chan was estimated by Forbes to have a net worth of $350 million and went on the next year to be named one of the top five highest-paid actors not just in the United States but in the world. The phenomenal star currently has an estimated net worth of $520 million which comes from his various movie, singing, and business deals.

Early life

Jackie Chan was born in Hong Kong on April 7, 1954, as Chan Kong-sang to Chinese Civil War exiles Charles and Lee-Lee Chan. Chan went to the Nah-Hwa Primary School on Hong Kong Island, where he failed his first year and was thereafter withdrawn by his parents.

Chan was transferred to the China Drama Academy, a Peking Opera School operated by Master Yu Jim-yuen, when his father relocated to Canberra, Australia, to serve as the chief cook for the American embassy in 1960. Chan moved to Canberra, Australia, with his parents in 1976, where he attended Dickson College and worked as a construction worker.

Career

Jackie Chan has an impressive career with branches in acting, academia, and singing. He began his cinematic career as a kid actor in tiny roles when he was five years old. He starred in the film Big and Little Wong Tin Bar alongside some of his fellow “Little Fortunes” when he was eight years old (1962). Willie Chan became Jackie’s personal manager and close buddy, a position he held for more than three decades.

Beginning with his early efforts into the American film business in the 1980s, he was key in developing Chan’s worldwide career. The Big Brawl, his debut Hollywood feature, was released in 1980. Chan later appeared in a supporting part in the 1981 picture The Cannonball Run, which made more than $100 million worldwide.

When Jackie Chan performed in the films ‘Police Story, The Spy Next Door, and The Karate Kid,’ in 2013, his worldwide popularity became a smash. His films have made more than $5 billion at the global box office. Jackie Chan also delved into the musical scene and notable among his act was when Chan recorded and published “We Are Ready” in 2007, which he sang at a ceremony as the official one-year countdown song to the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Family

Jackie Chan married Joan Lin, a Taiwanese actress, in 1982. The couple gave birth to a son in 1982 who they named “Jaycee”. Chan was caught in a media frenzy in 1998 due to his extramarital romance with Elaine Ng Yi-Lei which resulted in a child. Etta Ng Chok Lam was born on January 18, 1999, as a result of Jackie Chan’s extramarital affair. Jackie Chan’s son with Joan Lin, Jaycee Chan followed in his father’s footsteps and is a singer and actor

Luxury life

Jackie Chan enjoys a luxurious lifestyle. The actor owns various luxurious houses in the United States and his home country of Hong Kong. The most notable Real estate property owned by Jackie Chan is an amazing summer house located in Brisbane: The luxurious house feature next-level architecture and offers all the luxuries the actor might need from pools to plush living rooms.

He also owns two apartments in the Overseas Union Enterprise condo in Singapore, the Jinrikisha Station Building in Singapore, and a whopping 7.5 million purchase of a floor in Centennia Suites. Jackie Chan also owns some expensive automobiles like Lamborghini Aventador and a Bentley Mulsanne. The actor is one of the growing lists of Hollywood celebrities who own not just one but two private jets. The actor owns a Legacy 500 private jet and the magnificent Legacy 650 jet.

Awards & Achievements

Through the course of his career, Jackie Chan has received a lot of awards and accolades for his role in the entertainment industry. The most notable awards and achievements of Jackie Chan include:

Academy honorary award for extraordinary achievements in film (2016)
Asia Pacific Film Festival Award for Outstanding Achievementss (2010)
Blockbuster Entertainment award for Favorite Duo – Action/Adventure (1999)
Kid’s Choice Awards for Favorite male Butt Kicker (2003)
People’s Choice Awards for Favorite Action Star (2011)
The Asian fellowship Award (2014)
Shanghai International Film Festival award for outstanding contribution to Chinese Cinema (2005)
Online Film & Television hall of fame award (2019)
MTV Movie Award for Best Fight (2002)
Macau International Movie Festival award for best on Screen Dupo (1999)

Quotes

Jackie Chan gives the best quotes. Some of his best quotes are:

Do not let circumstances control you. You change your circumstances.
Besides Entertainment and action, I want to educate. You know as producers or directors, we do have a responsibility to society.
Now I am older. I understand we have to accept who we are

Jackie Chan keeps his 4.4 million fans updated on Instagram @jackiechan. The star is also active on Twitter as @EyeOfJackieChan

Summary

Jackie Chan is a hero to not just Asians but everyone from different walks of life. The actor embodies the Asian values of integrity and humility. His ability and consistency in creating a successful career for himself in the international community is an inspiration for all to chase their dreams without fear but with authenticity and uniqueness.

Frequently asked questions

Jackie Chan is 5’8 (1.74m)

Jackie Chan’s net worth is estimated to be $520 million.

Jackie Chan is married to Joan Lin.

Jackie Chan was born in Hong Kong.

Jackie Chan was born on 7 April 1954. He is currently 67 years old.

References

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Jackie Chan Net Worth | Biography, Income, Career, Cars

Introduction