The 1980s saw Chan expand his reach beyond Hong Kong, with international productions like (1980) and The Protector (1985). Although these films did not achieve immediate success, they demonstrated Chan's willingness to experiment and adapt to new environments. His perseverance paid off with Rush Hour (1998), a Hollywood blockbuster that paired him with Chris Tucker and introduced his unique brand of humor to a global audience.
Chan began as a child actor in 1962’s Big and Little Wong Tin Bar . Before finding his signature style, he worked as a stuntman, notably appearing as an extra in Bruce Lee’s classics Fist of Fury (1972) and Enter the Dragon (1973). jackie chan all films