Hong Kong actor, martial artist, film director, producer, stuntman, and singer, Jackie Chan has a net worth of $350 million.
Jackie Chan is a Chinese actor who is recognized internationally for his involvement as an actor in Hollywood as well as Chinese movies industry.
The king of stunts is also a philanthropist, academician, entreprener and a political activist.
Jackie Chan Bio
Jackie was born as Chan Kong-sang on April 7 in British Hong Kong to Chinese Civil war refugees.
He moved with his parents to Australia at a young age. There, the black belt holder completed his education and perfected his martial arts training – karate, judo, taekwondo, and Jeet Kune Do.
Jackie had always shown a deep interest in acrobatics and martial arts from an early age and managed to become a part of many performing groups in his initial career.
Jackie Chan Acting Career
He also started acting at an age of five and appeared in minor roles in different films and commercials.
He is mostly noted for his action packed comic roles in movies like Rush Hour series as well as many others. Jackie is a Walk of Fame starrer along with being starred in Hong Kong Avenue of Stars. This proves his contribution both in the movie industries as well as his international fame and acclamation. Jackie has been active in movies since 1960 and still manages to dominate the movies with his unique style and acting skills.
After leaving the show business for some time to complete his high schooling and went on to try his luck once more in film industry where he first served as a stuntman and later went in as an actor. Jackie climbed to fame from the movie “Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow” which made him an overnight sensation in Hong Kong.
Later, Jackie Chan went on to gain extensive recognition and fame from Hollywood movies like Police Story sequels, Dragons Forever, Drunken Master, Armour of God series and many others. More recent of his popular works include The Forbidden Kingdom, Spy Next Door, The Karate Kid, Rush Hour series. He has also been prominent in cartoons, games and animated movies as a voice actor and the most popular of them has to be Kung-Fu Panda. Jackie Chan’s mesmerizing existence in Hollywood has given a lot for his audience to be proud of and to look forward to in the future.
The 1978 blockbsters Drunken Master and Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow, earned Jackie a stunning $1.3 million at the time.
In 1995, Chan’s Rumble in the Bronx targeted for the American audience also grossed well over $32 million in ticket sales in the United States.
By 2016, enchanting Jackie became the second paid actor after Dwayne Johnson with an estimated earning of $61 million.
Jackie Chan Achievement
Jackie Chan holds the uncontested Guinness World Record for Most Stunts by a Living Actor.
Last year, Jackie received an honorary Oscar lifetime achievement award. Over time he has received multiple international awards for his stunts and acting skills.
Jackie Chan Marriage/Family
Jackie is a husband and father of 2- a soon and a daughter.
In 1982, he tied the knot with award-winning Ling Feng-Jiao, a currently retired Taiwanese actress
Regardless of Chan’s extra marital affairs, the couple has remained together for 33 years.
Together they have a son, Jaycee Chan whom like his parent have is a singer and actor.
This happy family of an international actor lives extensively in many parts of the world and these frequent quests around the world may not be much of a problem to Jackie as he is noted to be fluent in more than eight languages around the world.
From his extra-marital affair with Elaine Ng, Jackie also has a daughter Etta Ng who is solely raised by her mother.
Jackie Chan Luxury
In 2016, Jackie earned $61 million.
And what would be best for an acclaimed actor who needs to go round the earth every time? A private jet of course, which Jackie does not lack.
Jackie owns a majestic Legacy 650 worth $30 million.
For his cars, the acrobat master has a custom-built Lamborghini Aventador, a Bentley Mulsanne, and a Sabru Impreza Evo.
Jackie is an entrepreneur. He owns production companies, a clothing line and a sushi restaurant chain.
Jackie Chan Philanthropy
On several occasions, Jackie has donated in thousands and millions to victims of floods and earthquakes in Asia especially.
Interestingly, when Jackie Chan dies, all of his $350 million wealth goes to charity.
The star like many world billionaires made the decision in order not to give a misguided life view to his son.
“If he is capable, he can make his own money. If he is not, then he will just be wasting my money.”
Quick Facts
Full name: Chan Kong-Sang
Birth Date: April 7, 1954
Birth Place: Hong- Kong
Height: 5 ft 8 in
Profession: Actor, producer, director, stuntman, comedian
Ethnicity: Chinese
Nationality: Hong-Kong
Marital Status: Married to Ling Feng-Jiao
Astrological Sign: Aries
Net Worth:
His net worth currently stands at $140 million
