Jason Statham is an English actor, who is most notable for the portrayal in the film of The Transporter, was born on September 12, 1967 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, to Eileen and Barry Statham, who is a lounge singer. He relocated to Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, and decided to pursue the arts. In addition, Statham grew up together with he actor Vinnie Jones, who introduced him to the sport of football and also play for the local grammar school in year 1978 up to year 1983. Statham also had some passion when it comes to diving and finished 12 in the 1992 World Championships. Statham was also a member of the Britain’s National Diving Squad for twelve years. On the other hand, his film career started when he was noticed by a talent agent, who specialized in athletes while training at the London’s Crystal Palace National Sports Center, he then became a model for the clothing brand called, French Connection.
While he was still in the French Connection, Statham was introduced to the British film director named, Guy Ritchie, who includes him in the 1998 British crime film called, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, where he portrayed the role of Bacon. He then teamed up again with Ritchie, when he was included in the cast of the 2000 film of Snatch, where he portrayed the role of Trurkish. The film also includes the stars if Brad Pitt, Dennis Farina and Benico del Toro. On the following year, he appeared in the 2001 films of Ghosts of Mars and The One.
In year 2002, Statham received several offers to appear in different films such as The Transporter, where he portrayed the lead role of Frank Martin. In the film, Statham do most of the stunts he showed in the film. In addition, Statham studied the Wing Chun Kung fu and the Karate as well as the Kickboxing. The film then had its two sequels, where he reprised his role as Frank Martin. In year 2002, Statham portrayed the role of Monk in the comedy drama film of Mean Machine. On the following year, he was included in the casts of the film of The Italian Job, where he portrayed the role of Handsome Rob.
In year 2006, Statham portrayed the lead role of Chev Chelios in the action film of Crank. In year 2008, he starred together with Saffron Burrows and Richard Lintern in the British crime film of The Bank Job. On the following year, he appeared together with Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger as well as Bruce Willis and Jet Li in the 2010 action film of The Expendables. In year 2011, Statham appeared in the remake of the 1972 Charles Bronson film called, The Mechanic. Statham is set to star in the action film of Killer Elite. In year 2011, he started on filming for the upcoming film of Parker.
Jason Statham Photo Gallery
