Jason Statham is an English actor, producer, martial artist, and former diver. He is known for his roles in the Guy Ritchie crime films Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, and Revolver. He has also appeared in the action-comedy film series The Italian Job, The Transporter, Crank, and Spy. Statham’s most recent films include Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw and The Meg.
Early Life
Jason Statham was born on July 26, 1967, in Derbyshire, England. He was an avid diver as a teenager and competed in the 1990 Commonwealth Games. He also worked as a black market salesman before he was discovered by Guy Ritchie.
Statham trained in martial arts and kickboxing. He also studied Wing Chun kung fu, which he has used in his roles in The Transporter, War, and The Expendables.
Career Success
Statham’s first film role was in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels in 1998. He then starred in Snatch and Revolver, both of which were directed by Guy Ritchie. He also had a starring role in the action film The Transporter, which was a box office success.
Statham has since starred in numerous action films including Crank, The Bank Job, The Mechanic, Safe, and The Expendables. He also starred in the Fast & Furious spinoff Hobbs & Shaw and the science fiction film The Meg.
Personal Life
Statham has been in a relationship with model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley since 2010. They have one son, Jack, who was born in 2017.
Statham is an avid car enthusiast and motorcycle rider. He also enjoys skiing and playing poker.
Jason Statham is an accomplished actor, producer, and martial artist. He has starred in numerous action films and is best known for his roles in the Guy Ritchie films Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, and Revolver. He has also appeared in the Fast & Furious franchise and The Meg. Statham is in a relationship with model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and they have one son, Jack.
