Jason Statham was born on September 12, 1972 in London, England, UK. He is a talented actor.

Biography and Career :

As a child he loved sports and was a great athlete so in 1992 at the World Championships he was placed on the twelve position. He was for twelve years one of the members of Britain's National Diving Squad.

While at London's Crystal Palace National Sports Centre he was remarked by a scout and so his career started. At first he was model for the clothing brand French Connection and then met director Guy Ritchie.

This brought him roles in movies like "The One", "The Italian Job" and "Collateral". The roles that made him famous and popular were in "The Transporter" and "Transporter 2". Since 2004 he played in "Cellular", "Crank", "Revolver" and "War".

His ne xt projects include roles in movies like "The Bank Job", "Death Race" or "The Brazilian Job". He had had a seven years long relationship with Kelly Brook. Other girlfriend of his is Sophie Monk.

When he has time he practices Mixed Martial Arts and kickboxing. He has many fans and is a great actor and man.

Trivia :

- Height: 174 cm
- His salary for The Transporter was $750,000 and for The Italian Job was $450,000.

Quotes :

- "You ain't ever gonna get an Academy Award for doing Crank (2006) and you certainly won't for doing all the other movies I've done."

Filmography :

- The Brazilian Job (2009)
- Death Race (2008)
- The Bank Job (2008)
- War (2007)
- In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (2007)
- Crank (2006)
- The Pink Panther (2006) (uncredited)
- Chaos (2005/II)
- Revolver (2005/I)
- London (2005)
- Transporteur II, Le (2005)
- Cellular (2004)
- Collateral (2004)
- Call of Duty (2003) (VG) (voice)
- The Italian Job (2003)
- Red Faction II (2002) (VG) (voice)
- The Transporter (2002)
- Mean Machine (2001)
- The One (2001)
- Ghosts of Mars (2001)
- Turn It Up (2000)
- Snatch. (2000)
- Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998).
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Jason Statham News

The Expendables, one of the most expected movies will be released (June 21, 2010)

Mickey Rourke and Javier Bardem will play in Potsdamer Platz (July 28, 2010)

Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley are moving together (October 01, 2010)

Jason Statham feels the need to do stunts in movies (February 07, 2011)

Jason Statham Lists

	1972 births
	English martial artists
	English film actors
	English male models
	English voice actors
	Hollywood United players
	Living people
	People from Sydenham

 

Jason Statham Movies
Snatch. Turn It Up Ghosts of Mars Mean Machine The One The Transporter The Italian Job Cellular Collateral London Transporter 2 Crank The Pink Panther In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale War
Jason Statham Filmography

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Category: Artists  - ( Artists Archive)

Date Added: 28 February '11

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