
He is truly a one-of-a-kind talent, and an inspiration to deaf and hearing people alike. Despite his deafness, Chan has continued to perform his own stunts, including some of the most dangerous and death-defying feats ever captured on film. He has since become a global superstar, appearing in over 100 films. Chan’s career took an international turn in the early 1990s when he began appearing in Hollywood films such as Rumble in the Bronx (1995) and Rush Hour (1998).

He went on to star in a string of successful martial arts films throughout the 1970s and 1980s. After Lee’s untimely death, Chan found himself in demand as a leading man. In 1971, Chan began his film career as a stuntman and bit-player in Bruce Lee‘s films. It was there that he learned acrobatics and martial arts, which would later become his signature skills in films. When he was six years old, he began training in the Chinese opera school run by his parents. Though he is known for his comedic timing and stunts, many people are surprised to learn that Chan is deaf in one ear.

Jackie Chan is a world-renowned martial artist, actor, and director who has achieved success in both the Eastern and Western film industries.
