JACKIE CHAN

He acts, he directs, he produces, he co-ordinates the stunts and writes. Throw in the fact he also studied music and dance and it's easy to call the 53-year-old Hong Kong native a true Renaissance man. With his background in martial arts, who'll argue with him? Chan jumped from song and dance to martial arts and from there to film as a stuntman and director. He soon assumed the title of heir to the throne of legendary martial arts actor Bruce Lee and an invitation to star in and make films in Hollywood. Since then his track record has been hit and miss but he remains a popular box-office draw with his mix of lighthearted comedy and chop-sockie action.

Selected filmography

*Rush Hour 3 2007

*The Myth 2005

*Around The World In 80 Days 2004

*The Medallion 2003

*Shanghai Knights 2003

*The Tuxedo 2002

*Rush Hour 2 2001

*The Accidental Spy 2001

*Shanghai Noon 2000

*Rush Hour 1998

*Jackie Chan's First Strike 1996

*Rumble In The Bronx 1995

*The Legend Of Drunken Master 1994

*Supercop 2 1993

*Supercop 1992

*Operation Condor 1991

*The Protector 1985

*Cannonball Run II 1984

*Dragon Strike 1982

*The Cannonball Run 1981