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Drunken Master umbrella fight.

"Even when he went to Hollywood, he changed the rules. He insisted on showing the bloopers at the end. Why? To prove he was human."

Chan receiving an Oscar (Honorary Award, 2016). Film Jackie Chan

For over five decades, Jackie Chan has redefined the action genre. Born in Hong Kong in 1954, Chan began his career as a child actor and stuntman in the shadow of Bruce Lee. However, he quickly carved out his own unique niche by blending death-defying stunts with physical comedy and genuine storytelling.

Movie: Who Am I? (1998) Why watch: The greatest rooftop fight in cinema history. No cuts. No wires. Best Stunt: The 21-story sloped glass roof slide. Drunken Master umbrella fight

"He uses a ladder like a sword. A fan like a shield. A pair of chopsticks like brass knuckles. No wires. No CGI. Just pain and creativity."

"Most actors use stunt doubles. Jackie is the stunt double. He broke his nose three times, his ankle, his skull—you name it. But here is the genius move..." Born in Hong Kong in 1954, Chan began

"From Hong Kong to the world. Jackie Chan isn't just an action star. He is the architect of joy. And he never wants to grow up."

Movie: Rush Hour (1998) Why watch: The perfect chemistry between Chan and Chris Tucker. Best Stunt: The pole slide through a hotel lobby.

Rush Hour outtakes.

Movie: Drunken Master II (1994) Why watch: The peak of "Drunken Boxing." Fluid, hilarious, and brutally fast. Best Stunt: The final forge fight while drunk on industrial alcohol.