The martial arts movie star is set to receive an honorary Oscar statuette at the Academy's 8th Annual Governors Awards to be held in November.
•    Chan Kong-sang, known professionally as Jackie Chan, is a Hong Kong martial artist, actor, film director, producer, stuntman, and singer. 
•    In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts, which he typically performs himself. 
•    Chan has been training in Kung fu and Wing Chun. He has been acting since the 1960s and has appeared in over 150 films.
•    Chan has received stars on the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 
•    As a cultural icon, Chan has been referenced in various pop songs, cartoons, and video games. 
•    An operatically trained vocalist, Chan is also a Cantopop and Mandopop star, having released a number of albums and sung many of the theme songs for the films in which he has starred. 
•    He is also a notable philanthropist.
•    In 2015, Forbes magazine estimated his net worth to be $350 million.
 

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