Jason Statham is an English actor who has appeared in many movies, including The Transporter, Death Race, War and the Fast and Furious franchise, among others.
He began his acting career in 1988, where he featured in a British Crime film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, starring as Bacon.
Who is Jason Statham, how old is he, when is his birthday, how tall is he and what is his background?
Jason Statham is a 51-year-old actor who was born on July 26, 1967 in Shirebrook, Derbyshire, England, to Eileen Yates, a singer, and Barry Statham, a lounge singer and street seller. He is 1.78 metres tall. Jason attended a grammar school until the age of 11.
Why is Jason Statham famous and what is his occupation?
Jason’s main occupation is acting. He gained his popularity after starring in The Transporter and Snatch.
Jason used to play football at grammar school. He was a member of Britain’s National Diving Squad for 12 years where he competed on the 10 metre platform, as well as the 3 metre springboard. In 1992, he finished in 12th position for platform diving during the world championships.
What is Jason Statham’s net worth?
Jason Statham’s net worth is estimated to stand at $40million.
How much does Jason Statham earn?
Although his salary is not known, he is reported to earn between $1.3 million and $11million for appearing in films.
He also made $750,000 from The Transporter and $450,000 from The Italian Job. His main source of income is from acting, however some of his earnings have been accumulated from endorsements.
How much does Jason Statham weigh?
Jason is muscular, and he reportedly weighs 225 pounds. With a 52-inch chest and 34-inch waist, it’s no wonder he is a popular choice in action films.
Where does Jason Statham live?
The actor bought a 3,355 square foot oceanfront house for $10.6million in Malibu, California.
Additionally, he also owns a 2,281 square foot house in Los Angeles Hollywood that cost him $2.4million. In 2017, he bought another house in Beverly Hills, which set him back a whopping $12.9million.
Is Jason Statham married, when did he get engaged to Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, how did they meet, how long have they been together for?
Although Jason Statham is not married, he has been dating for Rosie Huntington-Whiteley for several years and got engaged to her in 2016, too. They also had a child together in June 2017.
Does Jason Statham have any children, how old are they?
At the age of 49, Jason Statham became a first-time father after his fiancé Rosie Huntington-Whiteley delivered a baby boy on June 24 2017. They named him Jack Oscar Statham.
What car does Jason Statham drive?
Jason Statham has great taste when it comes to cars. His fleet includes a full-size luxury sedan Audi A8, a Lamborghini Murcielago LP640, an Aston Martin DBS Volante, as well as a classic, silver Audi R8.
What movies has Jason Statham been in, how was he discovered as an actor, what movies is he going to be in?
His journey to the limelight began when he was spotted by an agent who specialised in athletes, as he was training in London’s Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in the late 1990s. He later became a model for French Connection.
Jason was introduced to British director Guy Ritchie who thought he would fit a role of a street con artist. This is how he ended up playing the role of Bacon in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels in 1999. The movie got a warm reception, leading Jason to greener pastures in acting.
He has starred in numerous movies including The Fate Of The Furious, which was released in 2017, two of The Expendables movies; the first being in 2012, while the other one was in 2015. Statham also starred in Parker in 2013 and Redemption, also in 2013, among other movies.
The actor is also set to appear in several movies in the future, including Spy 2, which has been announced and awaiting premiere, as well as The Meg, which will be released in 2018.
What martial arts does Jason Statham do, does he do his own stunts?
Jason Statham is trained in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and is also an expert in Kickboxing, Jujitsu, Wing Chun, and Karate.
Jason frequently does his own stunts and before he got into acting, the star contemplated becoming a stuntman.
He has continuously advocated for an Academy Award in honour of stunt men and women. He did almost all of his stunts in The Transporter in 2002. These include scuba diving, car chases, and fight sequences.
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