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Jason Statham

Jason Statham is an English actor. He is known for being typecast as tough, gritty, or violent characters in action thriller films, and has been credited for leading the resurgence of action films during the 2000s and 2010s. By 2017, his films had grossed over £1.1 billion, making him one of the industry's most bankable stars. Films in which he has appeared have grossed over $8.5 billion worldwide.

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Jason Statham is an English actor famous for playing tough, hard-edged characters in action thriller movies, and he played a key role in bringing action films back into popularity during the 2000s and 2010s. He is considered one of Hollywood's most reliable box office draws, with his films having earned over $8.5 billion worldwide by 2017.

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Shirebrook, Derbyshire, England, UK

Jason Statham (/ˈsteɪθəm/ STAY-thəm; born 26 July 1967) is an English actor and producer. He is known for portraying tough, gritty, or violent characters in various action thriller films and has been credited for leading the resurgence of action films during the 2000s and 2010s. By 2017, his films had grossed over £1.1 billion ($1.5 billion), making him one of the industry's most bankable stars.…

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Viva la Madness — X2028
John Doe — Man With No Name2028
The Beekeeper 2 — Adam Clay2027
Jason Statham Stole My Bike — Jason Statham2027
Mutiny — Cole Reed2026
Shelter — Mason2026
A Working Man — Levon Cade2025
The Beekeeper — Adam Clay2024
Conan O'Brien Must Go — Deckard Shaw (archive footage) (uncredited)2024
Fast X — Shaw2023

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Instance of: human
Given name: Jason
Gender: male
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Place of birth: Shirebrook
Occupation: actor
Languages spoken: English language
Participant in: Commonwealth Games
Genre: action film
Sport: diving
Member of team: Manchester United F.C.
Image: Jason Statham 2018.jpg
Number of children: 2
Residence: London

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date of birth: 1967-07-26
Commons category: Jason Statham
name in native language: Jason Statham
unmarried partner: Kelly Brook
start of work period: 1998-00-00

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Jason Statham (/ˈsteɪθəm/ STAY-thəm; born 26 July 1967 ) is an English actor . He is known for being typecast as tough, gritty, or violent characters in action thriller films, and has been credited for leading the resurgence of action films during the 2000s and 2010s. By 2017, his films had grossed over £1.1 billion ($1.5 billion), making him one of the industry's most bankable stars. Films in which he has appeared have grossed over $8.5 billion worldwide.

Statham began practising Chinese martial arts, kickboxing, and karate recreationally in his youth while working at local market stalls. An avid footballer and diver, he was a member of Great Britain's national diving team and competed for England in the 1990 Commonwealth Games. Shortly after, he was asked to model for French Connection, Tommy Hilfiger, and Levi's in various advertising campaigns.

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