Jason Statham is an English actor, film producer, and martial artist. He is known for his roles in the Guy Ritchie crime films Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) and Snatch (2000), and for starring in other action films such as The Transporter franchise (2002–present), The Italian Job (2003), Crank (2006), War (2007), The Bank Job (2008), Safe (2012), Parker (2013), Spy (2015), and Mechanic: Resurrection (2016). He has also appeared in supporting roles in a number of films, such as The Expendables 3 (2014) and Fast & Furious 7 (2015).
Statham was a Diver on the British National Diving Team and finished 12th in the World Championships in 1992. He was then spotted by an agent while competing. Statham has said that he does not wish to return to diving, stating “once you’ve done it, you’re done. It’s like dancing – once you’ve danced, you don’t want to go back to it.”
Table of Contents:
1. Early Life
2. Diving Career
3. Acting Career
4. Filmography
5. Martial Arts Training
6. Personal Life
7. Net Worth
8. Charity Work
9. Awards and Nominations
10. Legacy
11. Jason Statham Quotes
1. Early Life
Jason Statham was born on 26 July 1967 in Derbyshire, England. His parents, Eileen (née Yates), a dancer, and Barry Statham, a street vendor and lounge singer, divorced when he was eight years old. He was one of four children brought up by his mother. He attended secondary school at Harrow Weald College.
Statham’s diving career began when he was nine years old, training at Crystal Palace Diving Club in London. He competed in the British National Diving Championships and finished twelfth in the world championships in 1992. He then joined the national diving team and competed in the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona.
After his Olympic career, Statham was spotted by an agent while competing. He then began his acting career with roles in television series such as The Bill and Minder. His film debut came in Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels.
2. Diving Career
Jason Statham’s diving career began when he was nine years old, training at Crystal Palace Diving Club in London. He competed in the British National Diving Championships and finished twelfth in the world championships in 1992. He then joined the national diving team and competed in the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona.
After his Olympic career, Statham was spotted by an agent while competing. He then began his acting career with roles in television series such as The Bill and Minder. His film debut came in Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels.
3. Acting Career
Jason Statham’s acting career began with roles in television series such as The Bill and Minder. His film debut came in Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels. He has since appeared in a number of action films, such as The Transporter franchise, The Italian Job, Crank, War, The Bank Job, Safe, Parker, Spy, and Mechanic: Resurrection.
4. Filmography
Jason Statham’s filmography includes the following films:
- Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
- Snatch
- The Transporter
- The Italian Job
- Crank
- War
- The Bank Job
- Safe
- Parker
- Spy
- Mechanic: Resurrection
5. Martial Arts Training
Jason Statham has trained in a variety of martial arts, including kung fu, wushu, kickboxing, and jujutsu. He has also studied Wing Chun under Grandmaster Ip Chun.
6. Personal Life
Jason Statham is in a relationship with model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. The couple has a son named Jack.
7. Net Worth
Jason Statham’s net worth is estimated to be $50 million.
8. Charity Work
Jason Statham has supported a number of charities, including the Teenage Cancer Trust, The Princes Trust, and Great Ormond Street Hospital.
9. Awards and Nominations
Jason Statham has been nominated for a number of awards, including the MTV Movie Award for Best Fight, the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Action, and the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Action Movie Actor.
10. Legacy
Jason Statham is considered to be one of the most successful action stars of his generation. He is known for his roles in a number of action films, such as The Transporter franchise, The Italian Job, Crank, War, The Bank Job, Safe, Parker, Spy, and Mechanic: Resurrection.
Jason Statham Quotes
“I’ve never been one to run around in Speedos on the beach.” — Jason Statham
“A lot of actors are frustrated because they want to do things that are different and test themselves. Character actors are always looking for something the opposite of what they did.” — Jason Statham
“Musclemen grow on trees. They can tense their muscles and look good in a mirror. So what? I’m interested in practical strength that’s going to help me run, jump, twist, punch.” — Jason Statham
“Looking good and feeling good go hand in hand. If you have a healthy lifestyle, your diet and nutrition are set, and you’re working out, you’re going to feel good.” — Jason Statham
“Every sequel needs to be bigger and better.” — Jason Statham
“I love Tony Jaa. He’s one of the best and most capable martial arts stuntmen in the world.” — Jason Statham
“I’m prepared to take risks. And every movie that I do is a risk. No one knows what the movie is going out turn out like.” — Jason Statham
“I just gravitate to those more testosterone-filled sorts of parts than me playing something a bit more fairy-like.” — Jason Statham
“I’m not as big a soccer fan as people might imagine, being British.” — Jason Statham
“Do 40 hard minutes, not an hour and a half of nonsense.” — Jason Statham
“The insurance of working with a big, already successful franchise just gives you the chance to do other things on a more personal level.” — Jason Statham
“I’m not fixed in any genre. I love all kinds of films. The essential thing is; you have to have good material. If you have the filmmaker, and the material and the script is good, you can start from there.” — Jason Statham
“I should never go with rumors because they’re often not correct.” — Jason Statham
“I suppose that’s the European way, dangerous and hairy.” — Jason Statham
“I used to play a lot of racket sports, tennis and squash.” — Jason Statham
“Jet was very busy. I’ve been inspired by a lot of his movies.” — Jason Statham
“People like to pigeonhole you.” — Jason Statham
“Sometimes there are people who don’t know how to make action movies – and that situation isn’t a good one.” — Jason Statham
“Look at someone like Edward Norton. A truly phenomenal actor. He’s definitely went to school and trained.” — Jason Statham
“It’s street theater. You have to make it entertaining so people don’t get bored and walk away.” — Jason Statham
“I’m certainly not Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt.” — Jason Statham
“There is something about yourself that you don’t know…” — Jason Statham
“When I go to the cinema I watch all different kinds of films.” — Jason Statham
“I’ve been unfortunate enough to be working, and recovering from a few injuries now and again.” — Jason Statham
“And it was a great experience, you know, to travel the world and compete at a certain level. It teaches you discipline, and focus, and certainly keeps you out of trouble.” — Jason Statham
“One of the toughest guys in the world is Randy Couture – he is the true epitome of what a tough guy is.” — Jason Statham
“Usually I’m trying to work with people that I’ve worked with before, so we have a certain amount of know-how and what we’re going to do together.” — Jason Statham
“The fight training was very extensive, a lot of stretching, a lot of coordination of balance exercises.” — Jason Statham
“Once you expose your private life, if you give one little bit, the floodgates are open and everyone’s got a free range for you.” — Jason Statham
“I’m enthusiastic and ambitious, and I work hard.” — Jason Statham
“I’m used to being efficient and a guy that can do more than the average guy can.” — Jason Statham
“A kid is something precious, and you want to protect it and keep it fun. I’m not a dad, but I’ve seen people and how they behave with their kids.” — Jason Statham
“I’m more into MMA than any other sport. I watch a lot of the UFC fights. I have since it first came onto the scene.” — Jason Statham
“People take chances every now and then, and you don’t want to disappoint them.” — Jason Statham
“Without doing the big blockbusters, I wouldn’t be able to find the money to go after little projects that I want to do.” — Jason Statham
“Well, I’m used to rubbing shoulders with crooks and criminals.” — Jason Statham
“I like to relax. Spend it with people that I’ve grown up with, or people that I care about, and just relax, sit around doing nothing or sitting on a beach.” — Jason Statham
“I think we’re all sensitive; everyone has a certain way about themselves that people don’t like to let their emotions out too often. I think people tend to suppress them and hold them in, so I think there’s a bit of that in me.” — Jason Statham
“And if people come up and say they like the movies you’re in, it’s a great compliment.” — Jason Statham
“My father used to run auctions. He’s now a singer in the Canary Islands.” — Jason Statham
“Your body is like a piece of dynamite. You can tap it with a pencil all day, but you’ll never make it explode. You hit it once with a hammer: Bang! Get serious. Do 40 hard minutes, not an hour and a half of nonsense. It’s so much more rewarding.” — Jason Statham
“I’ve come from nowhere, and I’m not shy to go back.” — Jason Statham
“If you got a good imagination, a lot of confidence and you kind of know what you are saying, then you might be able to do it. I know a lot of colorful characters at home that would make great actors.” — Jason Statham
“I love to get behind the wheel and get competitive.” — Jason Statham
“Guy Ritchie, he thinks going to drama school is the worst thing in the world.” — Jason Statham
“You ain’t ever gonna get an Academy Award for doing ‘Crank,’ and you certainly won’t for doing all the other movies I’ve done.” — Jason Statham
“Some of my favorite movies are action movies. You want something good to say. That comes from good writing. But writing is not a skill I possess, unfortunately.” — Jason Statham
“It’s not like I’m dying to do work that’s taken seriously, and I’m not looking to become a thespian. It’s not what I’m looking for; I’m just looking to do quality work.” — Jason Statham
“I like fashion. My mum was a dressmaker, believe it or not, so the consequence of that was that all my clothes were homemade, and I looked like a terrible mess until I was old enough to buy my own. But I love good tailoring.” — Jason Statham
“I know, in a lot of the films I’ve done, it’s obvious I’m going to beat up six guys and just walk out the door. There’s not a lot of motivating factors – it’s just action for the sake of action.” — Jason Statham
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