Comedian Jackie Chan, born Chan Kong-sangik in Hong Kong on April 7, 1954, is an actor, action choreographer, martial artist, and singer. He was famous because of his acrobatic fighting style and original stunts. He has been in more than 150 movies since he began acting in the 1960s. He has been married to Lin Feng-Jiao, an actress from Taiwan, since 1982, and they have a son. Another woman, who had a daughter in 1999, claims that he is that daughter’s father. Although Jackie admits to an affair with her, he has never accepted the claim of his paternity. He lived in Thailand for 7 years as a child and is a practicing Buddhist and is multi-lingual, speaking Cantonese, Mandarin, American Sign Language, and English, among other languages.
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Fan page pays tribute to Chan, and to his assertion that he does not use special effects but is himself a special effect.
http://www.web-vue.com/
The official fan club of Jackie Chan keeps this web site maintained, publishing the latest news about the star, upcoming events, biographical information, and photographs. Also allows online subscription to the club.
http://www.jackiechanfans.com/
Displays box office data including opening weekend numbers, domestic and worldwide box office receipts, production budget. Also shares acting credits, and gossip about Jackie.
http://www.the-numbers.com/person/26510401-Jackie-Chan
The Official Website of Jackie Chan
The star's official site advances the latest news which involves him, his blog, and photo galleries, as well as a section designed specifically for children.
http://jackiechan.com/
