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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jackie Chan's real name isn't Chan, and his father was a spy?
Jackie Chan is one of the top martial artists, actors, and filmmakers known for his acrobatic fighting style, comedic timing, and daring stunts, which he often performs himself. Born as Chan Kong-sang on April 7, 1954, in Hong Kong, he has had a career spanning over six decades, making him one of the most influential figures in action cinema. Now, these are the things that almost everyone knows, but did you know that Jackie Chan's father was a spy? According to his recent confession, Chan himself got to know about this fact in his 40s. And that is not it, his real name is not even Chan! Jackie Chan recalls the moment The legend spoke about this in an interview with People magazine, recalling the moment he got to know about his father, Charles, not being a simple citizen. In the video, the star pointed out his parents in a family photograph, saying, 'That's my father and my mum. I cannot remember how old I was at the time.' Later, he looked back on the moment when his father revealed the secret to him when he was driving a car. He uttered, 'My father was a very handsome guy, and my father was a spy. I got to know my father's secret when I was 40-something... One day, I was driving my car, and my father suddenly said, 'Son, I'm old. I might sleep and never wake up... I have a secret to tell you... You are not Chan. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ¡Trading con IA en Chile ayuda a usuarios a obtener ganancias potenciales! Mainhubfb Más información Undo Your original name is Fang.' The actor revealed that he was 'very shocked' at the revelation and was unable to listen to his father Charles' explanation of his past further. The family documentary His mother, Lee-lee Chan, also had a secret past; she was an opium smuggler and gambler before moving to Hong Kong. Jackie later commissioned a documentary in 2003, 'Traces of the Dragon: Jackie Chan and His Lost Family,' which explored his parents' hidden lives. The movie showed his mother's gambling past and his father's work as a government spy during the Chinese Civil War in the 1940s. The documentary says it all, including how they fled to Hong Kong to avoid any political turmoil. It also shows Jackie Chan's struggle in the China Drama Academy. His Career Jackie Chan got into Hollywood in 1995 with a role in Rumble in the Bronx. However, it was 1998's buddy cop comedy 'Rush Hour,' opposite Chris Tucker, that established his status as a star. He got into this career as a stuntman but later got into the movies. This might be the reason for him to be so comfortable doing his own stunts, even in a movie. He started as one of the Seven Little Fortunes at the China Drama Academy, where he trained in acrobatics, martial arts, and acting. His breakthrough came with Snake in the Eagle's Shadow, followed by Drunken Master, which established his signature blend of martial arts and comedy. Beyond acting, Chan is a philanthropist, singer, and film producer, with a career spanning over decades. His influence on action cinema is unparalleled, inspiring generations of martial artists and filmmakers. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'My father was a Chinese spy': Jackie Chan reveals a big secret and his real name
Jackie Chan recently shared that he learned his father was a spy when he was in his forties. The actor, now 71, disclosed this personal detail during an interview with People magazine. He also discussed his discovery of his real surname and spoke about a documentary that explored his family's hidden history. Actor speaks about family secret During the interview, Jackie Chan showed a family photo and said, 'That's my father and my mom. I cannot remember how old I am at the time.' He then recalled a moment in his forties when his father, Charles, revealed the truth while they were in a car. Jackie Chan's Real Name 'My father was a very handsome guy, and my father was a spy. I got to know my father's secret when I was 40 something... One day, I was driving my car and my father suddenly said, 'Son, I'm old. I might sleep and never wake up'... I have a secret to tell you... You are not Chan. Your original name is Fang,' Chan said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Year, More Productive You Grammarly Install Now Undo The actor said he was 'very shocked' by the revelation and felt unable to listen to the full explanation at the time. A documentary revealed more In 2003, Jackie Chan commissioned a documentary titled Traces of the Dragon: Jackie Chan and His Lost Family. The film explored how his father worked as a government spy during the Chinese Civil War in the 1940s. The documentary also revealed that his mother, Lee-lee, had a hidden past as an opium smuggler and gambler. Live Events From Hong Kong films to Hollywood Jackie Chan began gaining global attention with his role in Rumble in the Bronx in 1995. His popularity grew after the 1998 release of Rush Hour, where he starred opposite Chris Tucker in a buddy cop comedy. Jackie Chan Making a Return in Karate Kid: Legends Chan has recently returned to the Karate Kid series with Karate Kid: Legends. He appears alongside Ralph Macchio, who also reprises his role. The film follows a new young martial artist, played by Ben Wang, who trains under the guidance of Chan and Macchio's characters. The trailer shows action scenes from a martial arts academy and dramatic moments in New York City. Jackie Chan's voice-over in the trailer says, "In life, you only have one question: Is it worth fighting for or not?" The film released in India on May 30.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Jackie Chan drops a bombshell! Says his father was a spy, Chan isn't his real name
Actor Jackie Chan is a legendary figure in the film industry, renowned for his impressive martial arts skills. Interestingly, his father was a spy, a fact that was kept hidden from Jackie during his younger years. Also read: Jackie Chan says Rush Hour 4 needs to happen soon — 'Otherwise, we'll be 100 years old…' The actor spoke about his past during an interview with People magazine, looking back on the moment when he discovered the secret from his father, Charles. In the video, the action movie star, now 71, shows a family picture, mentioning 'that's my father and my mom. I cannot remember how old I am at the time'. Later, he recalled the moment when his father shared the secret while he was driving the car. 'My father was a very handsome guy, and my father was a spy. I got to know my father's secret when I was 40 something... One day, I was driving my car and my father suddenly said, 'Son, I'm old. I might sleep and never wake up'... I have a secret to tell you... You are not Chan. Your original name is Fang,' he added. The actor revealed that he was 'very shocked' at the revelation and initially felt unable to listen to his father Charles' explanation of his past. Back in 2003, Jackie had commissioned a documentary, Traces of the Dragon: Jackie Chan and His Lost Family, which tells the story of how his father worked as a government spy during the Chinese Civil War in the 1940s. His mother, Lee-lee, also had a secret past as an opium smuggler and gambler, which the film covered. Jackie Chan got the ticket to Hollywood in 1995 with a role in Rumble in the Bronx. However, it was 1998's buddy cop comedy Rush Hour opposite Chris Tucker that cemented his status as a star. Jackie returned to the Karate Kid franchise with Karate Kid: Legends. The film sees Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio reprise their roles as Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso. The film follows a new young martial artist, played by Ben Wang, as he is trained by Chan and Macchio's characters. The trailer features scenes from a martial arts academy, intense action moments in New York, and Jackie Chan's voice-over saying, "In life, you only have one question: Is it worth fighting for or not?" The film was released on May 30 in India.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I Can't Get Enough Of Jackie Chan's Impressive Stunts, And His Latest Comments About Retiring Are Everything I Wanted To Hear
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Jackie Chan has had an incredible career from his origins as a child actor to becoming a worldwide mega-star. He's been in showbiz since he was five, achieving an early background in martial arts and acrobatics, which went a long way in helping him become a stunt-performing icon in films such as The Legend of Drunken Master and Rumble in the Bronx. With so many impressive stunts in his past, one might think his future will be more restful, but his latest comments about retiring are everything I wanted to hear. There's no doubt that Chan has made an artform out of performing his own stunts. From incorporating everyday objects as weapons, a go-to move in many of his best movies to bringing humorous charm to the fisticuffs, Chan's action scenes are the stuff of leged. While the Shanghai actor may be 71 years old, he's still performing impressive stunts like time never stopped, with a new Karate Kid movie on the way. As such, I absolutley loved hearing the Shaolin actor say in his Haute Living interview that retirement hasn't crossed his mind. In his words: Of course, I always do my own stunts. It's who I am. That's not changing until the day I retire, which is never! And to be honest, when you've done it for 64 years straight, there's no physical preparation anymore. Everything is in your heart and soul; it is muscle memory. I completely understand what Jackie Chan is saying. Since the Rush Hour actor has been performing stunts on screen since he was 17, I'm sure performing these dangerous maneuvers is as easy as breathing for him. If he's in good shape now, why stop? You've gotta give Jackie Chan a lot of credit for not letting a single serious on-set injury stop him from doing what he loves. And believe me, he's had plenty over the years. A couple of examples include sliding down an electrically-lit 70-foot pole in Police Story, where he suffered third-degree burns on his hands, not to mention he almost drowned in Vanguard, which might have caused other actors to avoid stuntwork entirely. Despite every life-threatening injury, Chan says he wouldn't have it any other way, explaining that he's aware how different the action genre is now than when he first started, given the uptick in CGI and wirework in stunt sequences. However, the Hong Kong native believes that true risk is a true reward to make the audience feel the danger and stakes in a scene. If Chan is the man who continues to make us all hold our breaths with each high-risk stunt, all power to him! Not only does Jackie Chan continue to be an onscreen talent, but he also spends his days as a mentor, training the next generation of stunt people through his JC Stunt Team. His 2025 movie release of Karate Kid: Legends also has him reprising his Kung Fu guru role as Mr. Han, where he'll be training a new student looking to compete in a tournament. Chan's also got other sequels he plans to revisit, like Panda Plan 2, Rush Hour 4, and New Police Story 2. With the bankable actor's youthful energy still very much on display in his 70s, there's clearly no stopping him. With all of the love I have for Jackie Chan and his ability to defy gravity with his stunts, I'm so glad the talented actor isn't retiring anytime soon. Considering he helped redefine the action genre, I'd be thrilled to see him continue to shape stunt work with upcoming movies. Make sure to catch his impressive martial arts skills come to life in Karate Kid: Legends in theaters on May 30th, 2025.
New York Post
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Jackie Chan, 71, reveals when he'll retire
Talk about fearless. Jackie Chan recently revealed when he plans to retire from his decades-long acting career – and it isn't anytime soon. The 'Rush Hour' star opened up about his eventual retirement, or lack thereof, on Tuesday during a new interview with Haute Living about his upcoming movie, 'Karate Kid: Legends.' Despite being 71 years old and following concerns about his health, the legendary martial artist revealed that he still performs his own stunts and always will. 8 Jackie Chan has revealed when he plans to retire from his more than 60-year acting career Getty Images for BAFTA LA 8 The martial artist and actor opened up about his eventual retirement on Tuesday, May 6, during a new interview about his upcoming movie, 'Karate Kid: Legends.' Getty Images 'Of course, I always do my own stunts. It's who I am,' he insisted. 'That's not changing until the day I retire, which is never!' 'When you've done it for 64 years straight, there's no physical preparation anymore,' Chan continued. 'Everything is in your heart and soul; it is muscle memory.' Elsewhere in the interview, the 'Armour of God' actor detailed how far action sequences have come since 1962, when he first started in the biz. 8 Jackie Chan in a scene from the 1979 film 'The Fearless Hyena.' Courtesy Everett Collection 'In the old days, the only way was to be there and jump; that's it,' Chan explained. 'Today, with computers, actors can do anything, but there's always a sense of reality that you feel is missing.' He also called the technological advancements a 'double-edged sword.' 'On one hand, actors become more and more capable of doing impossible stunts with the help of technology,' Chan said, 'and yet, on the other hand, the concept of danger and limit gets blurred and the audience is numb.' 8 Jackie Chan in 1985. ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection 8 Jackie Chan in 2023. Courtesy Everett Collection However, the 'Rumble in the Bronx' star admitted that performing one's own stunts is 'dangerous.' 'But I'm not encouraging anybody to risk their lives to do the stunts like I did,' Chan said, 'It truly is too dangerous.' Chan's acting career kicked off with the Cantonese film 'Big and Little Wong Tin Bar' when he appeared as an extra at age 8. 8 Jackie Chan delivering a speech at the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards in February 2025. Getty Images for Critics Choice Association Ten years later, he served as a stuntman in the Bruce Lee martial arts films 'Fist of Fury' (1972) and 'Enter the Dragon' (1973). It wasn't until 1978 when Chan, then 24, gained widespread fame for his roles in the action-comedy films 'Drunken Master' and 'Snake in Eagle's Shadow.' He later garnered the attention of US audiences with 1995's 'Rumble in the Bronx' and, finally, 'Rush Hour' in 1998. 8 Jackie Chan in a scene from the 2023 film 'Hidden Strike.' Courtesy Everett Collection 'Hollywood is the place to be, no matter how big you are in your own country,' Chan said in 2010 shortly after starring as Kung Fu master Mr. Han in 'The Karate Kid' reboot. 'There, you become an international star.' 'In Hollywood, at the beginning, I had no choice but now I pick up whatever I like,' he continued at the time. 'I am pretty lucky – now I can do whatever I want. When you are getting bigger in Hollywood, you can go, 'No, I don't want to do this, I like this and that!'' Chan is set to reprise the role of Mr. Han when 'Karate Kid: Legends' hits theaters on May 30. 8 Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan are both set to reprise their 'Karate Kid' roles in the upcoming 'Karate Kid: Legends.' AP Ralph Macchio, who played Daniel LaRusso in four 'Karate Kid' films and its Netflix spinoff series, 'Cobra Kai,' is also set to reprise his role. 'I was for sure super excited,' Chan said of playing Mr. Han again after more than a decade. 'It's been almost 15 years!'
