Jason Statham - from a street vendor to action superstar million dollar

Owning an angular, attractive face, accompanied by impressive acting, Jason Statham is now one of Hollywood's expensive action stars.

Jason Statham was born in 1967, in Shirebrook, Derbyshire, England. He is the son of a working-class family, whose mother is a dancer, and his father is a street vendor.

As a multi-talented man
In his youth, Jason Statham was shown to be a sports enthusiast. He is gifted in sports such as football, martial arts, chess, especially diving and jumping. With a burning passion for the bridge dance, Jason trained and tried to force himself in a strict discipline regime. With an attitude of training along with a strong will, Jason Statham has been selected for the Olympic team to jump on England's national bridge for 12 years.

Also, he was an athlete representing England to attend the Commonwealth Games in Auckland in 1990 with the Seoul Olympics 1988, Barcelona 1992, and Atlanta 1996.
Jason Statham used to be a sports athlete.


Jason Statham was also the 12th dive athlete in the world. So far, when moving to act, Jason still doesn't give up his passion for sports when he still plays for Hollywood United Club in Los Angeles.

In 1996, Jason Statham was also a male model for some famous fashion brands like Levi's, Tommy Hilfiger, Erasure. He owns a masculine face, a standard body shape, in line with the criteria of brands.

Not only that, but Jason Statham is also known as a drummer of the family band, with his father being the lead singer, and his brother was playing the guitar.

With his energetic and resourceful personality, Jason even traded black watches, jewelry, and famous fake perfume. Thanks to this trafficking talent, the owner of a fashion firm introduced Jason Statham to the legendary British director - Guy Ritchie.

Idols: Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan
After meeting director Guy Ritchie, with his living capital, experience from previous careers, plus his inherent talent, Jason Statham received his first role in life at the age of 31, in the film Lock, Stock and Two. Smoking Barrels.

This is the springboard to make Jason's name when the film achieved great success in sales.

In 2000, Jason continued to be invited by Ritchie to join Snatch - a highly regarded action film, which was also an opportunity for Jason to interact with the famous film actor - Brad Pitt.

However, it was not until 2002 that the name of Jason Statham was indeed crowned when he starred in the blockbuster The Transporter. The role of Frank Martin of Jason Statham in that year has become the symbol of the action, active, charismatic film and creates an unforgettable mark in the audience.
He is still known as the "transporter".


In the movie, Frank Martin is an illegal transporter, always keeping his own three rules and being able to race at high speed. The role was so successful, "transporter" became the private brand of Jason Statham.

What makes a famous Jason Statham is his discharge with action roles, not afraid of danger. If you are a fan of Jason Statham, fans will surely not forget the information that the actor had almost lost his life when he played The Expendables 3. After a scene of falling into the water, the whole crew of the film was extremely nervous. When Jason didn't lookup, after that, the actor had to be hospitalized in an emergency.

In 2018, while participating in The Meg movie project, to get a real experience with sharks, the actor went to Fiji waters. "I went to Fiji and dived with some fierce cow sharks. We wore iron gloves and hand-fed them fish. These monsters are up to 3 m long and have 20 to 30 children surrounding us. I have come so close to them, and it is an extraordinary experience, "Jason recalls.
Jason Statham and The Rock in the affair of Fast and Furious.


In one shared with the press, Jason Statham said: "I have spent many years practicing skills. When I entered the studio, men's competitive instincts rose. I always wanted to do the action myself. Those who have influenced me are Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, and they are great. When I watched their movies the day before, I always felt like I lived in the movie. Today with CGI technology, even my grandmother becomes an action star. But action must be true because nothing can completely replace it."

With an attitude of progress and hard work, Jason Statham has become one of the most popular action actors for the past 21 years. His starring films such as The Mechanic, Fast and Furious, War, Parker, Death Race. All became high-grossing films at the box office, with a total of billions of dollars.

Simple life with family
Estimated total assets of up to 275 million, but Jason Statham has a simple life. It is not difficult to see an actor wearing a T-shirt, pants, and pants walking around the street. Especially, Jason also likes to go. Slippers. Even during the promotion of The Meg in China, Jason was shocked when wearing sandals on the red carpet.
Simple image of Hollywood actor and family.


Jason Statham was engaged to supermodel Rosie Huntington in 2016. Although the difference is 20 years old, the couple still shows their match by sweet actions for each other. Rosie also caused many girls to be envious in showing off a $ 350,000 engagement ring that Jason donated at the Golden Globe awards ceremony.

The couple's son, Jack Oscar Statham, just turned two on June 24. At the end of 2018, media rumors that they will get married in 2019.

Having been through many careers, Jason Statham thinks that he is pleased to be an actor and still enjoys the moments of his life.

Currently, the film Fast and Furious: Hobbs and Shaw by Jason Statham and The Rock on the lead are still reaping the winning revenue at theaters.

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