Jackie Chan Through the Years: Photos of the martial arts icon and actor in honor of his birthday
Jackie Chan: Over the years
Jackie Chanborn Chan Kong-sang on April 7, 1954 in Hong Kong, is a Chinese martial arts and action artist. The international star began his acting career in the 1960s and has since appeared in more than 150 films. Notable releases include ‘Rush Hour’, ‘Police Story’, ‘Drunken Master’, ‘Rumble In The Bronx’ and ‘The Spy Next Door’, among others.
Jackie is a father of two children and has been married to Taiwanese actress Joan Lin since 1982. They suffered a minor scandal when he fathered a child after an affair with Hong Kong actress Elaine Ng Yi-Lei in 1999. Although he has publicly acknowledged his infidelity. Jackie said that he “just made a mistake that a lot of men in the world make.”
Here, Jackie Chan trains in a portrait of the 80s. He was so young!
Want to see how Jackie has evolved over the years? Check out photos of the martial arts star from when she was young until now here.
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Fighting spirit! Jackie Chan appears in 1995’s “Lightning Bolt”.
Jackie Chan at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood

Jackie Chan displays his wet hands after immortalizing them in cement outside Mann’s Chinese Theater in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. It was 1997.
Jackie Chan in 2003

Happy to be there! Jackie Chan smiles as she attends the BRIT Awards in London February 20, 2003.
Jackie Chan at Cannes 2003

Jackie Chan shows double peace signs as he promotes his film ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ at the Cannes Film Festival May 19, 2003. His hair was unusually long.
Jackie Chan at the premiere of ‘Around the World in 80 Days’

Jackie Chan greets fans at the premiere of ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ in Los Angeles June 13, 2004. Her white dress was very chic for summer.
Jackie Chan in 2005

Jackie Chan takes the stage during the Force Of Nature Tsunami benefit concert in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in March 2005. He wore a white suit with little red trim.
Jackie Chan at Cannes 2005

Jackie Chan cheering at the 58th Cannes Film Festival in 2005. He was promoting the film ‘The Myth’.
Jackie Chan in Germany

Jackie Chan makes some moves during a photo shoot for his film ‘New Police Story’ in Cologne, Germany October 10, 2005. His white ensemble looked classy.
Jackie Chan promotes ‘New Police Story’

Jackie Chan is at the center of a photocall for his film ‘New Police Story’. Always an entertainer, he’s caused a storm for photographers.
Jackie Chan at the Chinese Grand Prix

Engines running! Jackie Chan watches the Chinese Grand Prix at an F1 track in the Shanghai area October 16, 2005.
Jackie Chan promotes ‘Rob-B-Hood’

Jackie Chan promotes his movie ‘Rob-B-Hood’ at the 63rd Venice Film Festival in Italy September 7, 2006.
Jackie Chan is wearing a Dodgers jersey

Play with the ball! Jackie Chan watches from the dugout before throwing the ceremonial first pitch at the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres Major League Baseball game.
Jackie Chan in Beijing

Jackie Chan poses with two toy tigers at a ceremony to launch a tiger protection project with WildAid in Beijing, China. The project will raise public awareness to protect endangered tiger species.
Jackie Chan promotes ‘The Karate Kid’

Jackie Chan looks great at a photo shoot in Beverly Hills for ‘The Karate Kid’ on June 8, 2010. The remake of the 80’s classic also stars Jaden Smith.
Jackie Chan at the premiere of ‘Karate Kid’

Red carpet time! Jackie Chan celebrating the London premiere of ‘The Karate Kid’ on July 15, 2010.
Jackie Chan at Cannes 2012

Here I am watching you! Jackie Chan poses for portraits in the American pavilion during the 65th Cannes International Film Festival in 2012.
Jackie Chan at the Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan

Jackie Chan smiles as she arrives at the 49th Golden Horse Awards at the Luodong Cultural Workhouse in Yilan County, Taiwan. Chan is a guest at this year’s Golden Horse Awards, one of the Chinese-language film industry’s largest annual events.
Taiwan Golden Horse Award.
Jackie Chan promotes ‘Skiptrace’

Jackie Chan holds stuffed pandas at the Cannes Film Festival photocall for ‘Skiptrace’ May 16, 2013. He is passionate about his animal conservation efforts.
Jackie Chan in 2013

Twice as beautiful! Jackie Chan enjoys his second Hollywood Hand and Footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theater (formerly Mann’s) June 6, 2013. He was originally a 1997 honoree.
Jackie Chan in 2015

Jackie Chan carries his beloved panda toys at the closing ceremony of the 5th Beijing International Film Festival in China April 23, 2015. He has long supported endangered species.
Jackie Chan at the 2016 Governors Awards

Honored. Jackie Chan poses on stage at the 2016 Governors Awards at the Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles.
Jackie Chan promoting his book ‘Never Grow Up’

Bookworm! Jackie Chan signing his book ‘Never Grow Up’ at Barnes & Noble in New York City on January 22, 2019.
Jackie Chan at Paris Fashion Week 2020

It looks good! Jackie Chan shows the elegant side of him at the Li-Ning Fall Winter 2020 show during Paris Men’s Fashion Week on Jan. 18, 2020.
Jackie Chan carries the Olympic torch

Jackie Chan smiles proudly as he carries the Olympic torch during the start of the relay on February 2, 2022. The games were held from February 4 to February 20, 2022.
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