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Jackie Chan is the kind of guy who crosses generations and is still recognized by everyone today. But it’s crazy to think about how he got to where he is, especially since it’s pretty rare for a martial arts star to blow up worldwide like he did. The truth is, from the very beginning, he knew exactly what he wanted, and he never backed down for anyone.
He had the chance to work with the biggest and best Kung Fu studio, but the terms just didn’t line up with what he wanted. It’s surprising he turned it down, especially since he didn’t have much of a name for himself back then. But looking at how far he’s come, it’s a move that deserves respect.
Jackie Chan Always Aimed For International Fame
Just likeBruce Lee,Jackie Chanis a global phenomenon, earning recognition all around the world. But to get there, he first had to turn down the opportunity to work with Hong Kong’s biggest Kung Fu studio — despite it being the martial art he specializes in.
Shaw Brothers became famous for producing some of the best martial arts films, likeCome Drink With Me,The Five Deadly Venoms, andThe 36th Chamber of Shaolin. But despite that, Chan had his sights set on one thing they couldn’t offer him: international recognition.
He had discussions with the studio, which was a major player at the time, but even though they had plenty of money to invest in him as an actor and fighter, Chan made it clear that wasn’t what mattered to him.
When he expressed his desire for international success, it felt like Shaw Brothers was more interested in just signing him on rather than actually making any guarantees to help him achieve that (viaScreen Rant).
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The specifics are a bit unclear, but it makes sense when considering that the studio already had some major names. Joining them would only lessen his chances of standing out and getting noticed. Chan realized that at Shaw Brothers, he’d just be one of many established stars, while he was still trying to make a name for himself.
That’s when Golden Harvest entered the picture. The studio might not have been as big as its competitor, but they were the only ones willing to help Chan get to where he wanted to be. It was a risky move, but he seemed to know exactly what he was doing.
At the time, the actor had a contract with Lo Wei Motion Pictures, but he broke it to join a team that actually believed in him. In the end, Chan didn’t just become famous in the United States, which was his main goal; he actually became a global sensation.
What Jackie Chan Achieved With The Help Of Golden Harvest
As the owner of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Chan became popular not only for his impressive juggling skills but also for his films that featured no stunt doubles. What many people don’t know is that he holds twoGuinness World Records: one for the Most Stunts Performed by a Living Actor, and another for the Most Positions Performed in a Single Production.
Thanks to martial arts, he’s accomplished some incredible feats that are now part of history, like in the filmArmour of God. In an interview withYahoo, Chan revealed that he nearly died when a jump from 40 meters went horribly wrong.
InDragon Lord, where he served as director, the actor demonstrated just how much of a perfectionist he is by doing a staggering 2,900 takes of a simple kick in the air. The scene may have seemed simple, but he was determined to find the perfect camera angle and timing. (viaThe Guardian)
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On top of that, Chan is also a singer; he lent hisvoiceto the character General Li Shang in the filmMulanand sang one of the main songs in the Disney movie. In the realm of animation, he even had his own cartoon, TheAdventures of Jackie Chan.
The actor also starred in the famousThe Karate Kidsaga, specifically in the 2010 film. Additionally, he has made it ontoForbes‘ lists six times and has been featured in all the rankings since 2016, a year that was one of the most profitable of his career, with earnings around $61 million. Today, he boasts a net worth of$400 million.
Catherine Delgado
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A geek enthusiast of fantasy and sci-fi, Catherine is also a screenwriter, completely obsessed with pop culture. Graduated in Audiovisual Production, she creates characters and writes about fictional universes when not writing articles, binge-watching shows, or reading sagas.
