Jackie Chan, the legend of film industry at last to get privileged Oscar. Chan is a Hong Kong martial artist, actor, film director, producer, stuntman, and singer. He is famous for his gymnastic fighting style, comic planning, utilization of improvised weapons, and imaginative tricks. He is the star of over 150 martial arts movies.
The performer will receive the award at the Academy's Governors Awards in November, alongside film editor Anne V. Coates, casting director Lynn Stalmaster and documentarian Frederick Wiseman
Chan's greatest blockbusters are Rush Hour, The Karate Kid and The Spy Next Door. He has
never been assigned for an Oscar.
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Chan made his first film at 8 years old, and has acted and in some cases written and directed more than 30 martial arts movies in Hong Kong.He has never been assigned for an Oscar.
In August, he was ranked the second-highest paid actor in the world by Forbes with estimated 2016 earnings of $61 million, just below "Fast and Furious" star Dwayne Johnson.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Chan has spent four decades "charming audiences with his dazzling athleticism, inventive stunt work and boundless charisma.
The actor posted on Facebook to thank his family and fans.
"I'd like to say a heartfelt thank you to the Oscars for giving me this award of encouragement and
recognising my achievements while I'm still 'young'," he wrote.
"I'm absolutely honoured to be the first Chinese in history to receive this award. To be honest, making an action movie isn't easy. It's normal for us to get hurt and bleed. Many of us have sustained a body full of injuries and I'm no exception to the case.
"That's why I'd like to share this honour with my brothers of the JC Stunt Team who have been with me through good times and bad times over the many years, and I'd like to share this award with every action movie star from all over the world!"
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