Global icon Jackie Chan is an exemplary actor, martial artist, filmmaker, and stuntman. The 68-year-old received immense love and admiration for his talent. Chan has worked in western and eastern film industries. In both worlds, he has gathered massive recognition for his work. His stunts are Chan?s biggest asset. He attempted his best to perform every stunt gracefully. However, he also had to bear the wrath of it.
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Jackie Chan, in his long acting career, has won several titles. Most importantly, he won the recognition of Hong Kong Avenue of Stars and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Chan is also a philanthropist achieving a place in the top 10 most charitable celebrities by Forbes?magazine. Moreover, in 2016, he was also the second highest-paid actor in the world.??
Jackie Chan revealed something unusual about his injuries
As audiences, we enjoy watching Chan perform breathtaking stunts on screen. The actor has an impeccable grip on his stunts that look marvelous when he performs them. However, what we see on screen is not the reality for many stuntmen. Chan is deeply rooted as a stuntman. He entered the industry as one.?
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Throughout his journey from a stuntman to an actor, Chan has experienced multiple mishaps. His body has gone through unimaginable accidents. Chan never gave up at any point. Even as an actor, he performed his stunts on his own.?
Chan?s injuries have also been a part of his fame. In many instances, he has been asked about it. During an interview with Steve Harvey on Steve Tv Show, the anchor asked Chan about his injuries, pointing at a diagram of Chan?s overall injuries. Chan replied to this by saying:
“Most people are Jackie you breaking every bone in your body and not everyone but I can say every inch from the hat to my toes scratches blues yes but bone little bit like I have a hole in my head a little bit.”
Steve Harvey was shocked to know that he had a hole in his head. Jackie then insisted on touching his head. He took his hand and place it on his head where there was a hole. On feeling it, Steve felt awful and pulled his hand back.?
Chan as a philanthropist
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Besides enjoying his fandom, Chan has dedicated much of his time and energy to humanitarian work. He established Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation in 1988, through which he worked purposefully for multiple organizations all around the world.
Moreover, Jackie Chan was appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2004 when he visited Cambodia. As a global personality, Chan is an inspiration to many people globally.?
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