The action movie star Jason Statham celebrates 57 today
Statham’s acting career took off when he was cast by director Guy Ritchie in the 1998 film “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels” and his breakthrough role in the action genre came with “The Transporter” in 2002, where he played Frank Martin, a professional driver and skilled fighter
The action movie star Jason Statham celebrates 57 today
Jason Statham was born on July 26, 1967, in Shirebrook, Derbyshire, England. He is the son of Eileen Yates, a dancer, and Barry Statham, a street seller and lounge singer. Statham grew up in Great Yarmouth, a seaside town in Norfolk, where he developed an early interest in sports, particularly diving and martial arts. He was a member of Britain’s National Diving Squad for over a decade, competing at high levels, including the World Championships and Commonwealth Games.
Statham’s entry into the entertainment industry came through an unconventional path. Discovered by a talent agent while training at London’s Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, he began his career as a model for French Connection and other major brands. His athletic physique and rugged looks quickly caught the attention of the film industry.
Statham’s acting career took off when he was cast by director Guy Ritchie in the 1998 film “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.” His portrayal of the streetwise character Bacon earned him critical acclaim and established him as a rising star. Ritchie cast him again in the 2000 film “Snatch,” where Statham played the role of Turkish, a boxing promoter. The film’s success further solidified his reputation as a versatile and charismatic actor.
In the early 2000s, Statham transitioned to Hollywood, where he became known for his roles in high-octane action films. His breakthrough role in the action genre came with “The Transporter” (2002), where he played Frank Martin, a professional driver and skilled fighter. The film’s success led to two sequels, “Transporter 2” (2005) and “Transporter 3” (2008), cementing his status as a leading action star.
Statham’s filmography includes a series of successful action movies, such as “Crank” (2006) and its sequel “Crank: High Voltage” (2009), “Death Race” (2008), and “Safe” (2012). He also became a key player in ensemble action films, joining the cast of “The Expendables” series (2010, 2012, 2014), alongside other action legends like Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
One of Statham’s most notable roles came in the “Fast & Furious” franchise. He made his debut as the villain Deckard Shaw in “Fast & Furious 6” (2013) and continued to appear in subsequent films, including “Furious 7” (2015), “The Fate of the Furious” (2017), and the spin-off “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” (2019), where he starred alongside Dwayne Johnson.
Jason Statham has been in a long-term relationship with model and actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley since 2010. The couple got engaged in 2016 and welcomed their first child, a son named Jack Oscar Statham, in 2017.
Statham’s dedication to fitness and martial arts is also well-documented, and he often performs his own stunts in his films, showcasing his physical prowess and commitment to authenticity in action scenes.
Look back at a clip from Jason Statham’s 2002 breakthrough movie “The Transporter”
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