Jackie Chan
- Born: 7 Apr, 1954
If Buster Keaton were alive and well and living in Hong Kong, directing and starring in kung fu comedies, the end eroduct would probably resemble the films of Jackie Chan. Chan's action sequences, while at least as thrilling as the very best of Hollywood, are further distinguished by meticulous, witty choreography that transforms potentially lethal action into elaborate clowning. As in Keaton's films, the viewer's laughter is sometimes stifled by awe at the sheer physical prowess on display.
FAMILY & COMPANIONS
- father Charles Chan: worked at the French consulate in Hong Kong; subsequently worked at the American embassy in Australia
- mother Lee-Lee Chan: worked at the French embassy in Hong Kong; subsequently worked at the American embassy in Australia
- son J C Chan: born c. 1982; sees his father three or four times a year
- daughter : mother, Elaine Ng
- wife Lin Feng-jiao: Taiwanese; separated from Chan
- Elaine Ng: was at one time crowned Miss Asia; Chan admitted to having a relationship with Ng during filming of "Gorgeous", during which she became pregnant with his child
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