Jackie Chan
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Jackie Chan
Summary
Jackie Chan is a human[1]. His place of birth was Victoria Peak[2]. He was born on April 7, 1954[3]. He worked as a film actor[4], film producer[5], screenwriter[6], stunt performer[7], and film director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.079% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28,410 views/month, #786 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Jackie Chan was born in Victoria Peak[2].
- Jackie Chan was born on April 7, 1954[3].
- Jackie Chan's father was Charles Chan[10].
- Jackie Chan's mother was Lee-Lee Chan[11].
- Among Jackie Chan's spouses was Joan Lin[12].
- A child of Jackie Chan was Liu Kang[13].
- A child of Jackie Chan was Etta Ng[14].
- Jackie Chan held citizenship in United States[15].
- Jackie Chan held citizenship in People's Republic of China[16].
- Yue Chinese was Jackie Chan's native language[17].
- Jackie Chan is identified as part of the Han Chinese people ethnic group[18].
- Jackie Chan worked as a film actor[4].
- Jackie Chan's professions included film producer[5].
- Jackie Chan worked as a screenwriter[6].
- Jackie Chan worked as a stunt performer[7].
- Jackie Chan's professions included film director[8].
- Jackie Chan's professions included choreographer[19].
- Jackie Chan held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[20].
- Jackie Chan held the position of member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference[21].
- Among Jackie Chan's employers was UNICEF[22].
- Jackie Chan was educated at Dickson College[23].
- Jackie Chan received the Silver Bauhinia Star[24].
- Jackie Chan received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[25].
- Jackie Chan received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[26].
- Jackie Chan received the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Victoria Peak[2], Jackie Chan… he was born on April 7, 1954[3]. His father was Charles Chan[10]. His mother was Lee-Lee Chan[11]. He is identified as part of the Han Chinese people ethnic group[18]. Yue Chinese was his native language[17].
Education
Jackie Chan was educated at Dickson College[23].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film actor[4], film producer[5], screenwriter[6], stunt performer[7], film director[8], and choreographer[19]. Among Jackie Chan's employers was UNICEF[22]. Positions held include UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[20], a title of honor[28], founded in 1954[29] and member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference[21], a position[30], in People's Republic of China[31].
Recognition
Awards received include Silver Bauhinia Star[24], an award[32], in People's Republic of China[33], founded in 1997[34]; Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[25], a grade of an order[35], in France[36]; Member of the Order of the British Empire[26], an award[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor[27], a Golden Horse Awards[39], in Taiwan[40], founded in 1962[41]; Academy Honorary Award[42], an Academy Awards[43], in United States[44], founded in 1928[45]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[46], a commemorative plaque[47], in United States[48].
Personal Life
Jackie Chan was married to Joan Lin[12]. Children include Liu Kang[13], a singer[49], b. 1982[50], of People's Republic of China[51] and Etta Ng[14], b. 1999[52], of Hong Kong[53]. His religion is recorded as Buddhism[54].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Jackie Chan include Hitmonchan[55], a fighting-type Pokémon[56].
Why It Matters
Jackie Chan ranks in the top 0.079% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28,410 views/month, #786 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 156 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
Entities named for him include Hitmonchan[55], a fighting-type Pokémon[56].
FAQs
Where was Jackie Chan born?
Born in Victoria Peak[2], Jackie Chan…
Who were Jackie Chan's parents?
Jackie Chan's father was Charles Chan[10]. Jackie Chan's mother was Lee-Lee Chan[11].
Who was Jackie Chan married to?
Jackie Chan's spouses include Joan Lin[12].
What did Jackie Chan do for work?
Jackie Chan worked as film actor[4], film producer[5], screenwriter[6], stunt performer[7], and film director[8].
Where did Jackie Chan go to school?
Jackie Chan was educated at Dickson College[23].
What awards did Jackie Chan receive?
Honors received include Silver Bauhinia Star[24], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[25], Member of the Order of the British Empire[26], and Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor[27].