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A few years ago, there were rumors that the two Brits were planning to open a fish & chip shop in LA. We still wish this comes true!
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The two British stars met when they were teenagers, and continue to be good friends to this day. They have co-starred in a number of movies over the years, too.
Vinnie Jones, who used to be a professional soccer player, introduced Jason Statham to the sport and they even played together in a grammar school team (not to mention in the 2001 movie 'Mean Machine').
Action stars are not as prolific as they were in the '80s or '90s, but there are still some of them around. One in particular is known for his growly voice, impressive driving and fighting skills, and his cockney accent. We are talking, of course, about one of the most bad*** actors in Hollywood today: Jason Statham.
But how much do you really know about the British star? Click through this gallery to learn more about the powerhouse actor.
"We chose Jason because we wanted our model to look like a normal guy. His look is just right for now—very masculine and not too male-modelly," said French Connection spokesperson Lilly Anderson back in 1995.
To prepare for his role in 'The Meg' (2018), Jason Statham went to Fiji and swam with bull sharks. “All the fear goes away once you are down there,” said the actor about the experience.
Jason Statham didn't just learn fight sequences. He really has experience in several martial arts, including karate, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and kickboxing.
The actor has starred in several box-office hits, which have amassed over US$5 billion!
In 2010, the actor and reality TV star Kristin Cavallari, whom he is rumored to have dated, were stopped by Palm Springs police for stealing a golf cart. They were reportedly taking the cart off-roading, but had to return to their hotel instead.
Before becoming an action movie star, Statham used to sell knockoff perfumes and jewelry on the black market. His shady past helped him get cast in Guy Ritchie's 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels' (1998).
The Manchester University Press commissioned a study to analyze the actor's impact on British and American film industries from 1998 to 2018. The result was the 2019 book called 'Crank it up Jason Statham: Star!'
The actor and the model have two children together: Isabella James Statham and Jack Oscar Statham (pictured with his dad).
Currently, Statham is in a relationship with model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. The couple have been together since 2010.
In 2008, the British actor was invited by Hugh Hefner to attend a party at the Playboy Mansion. A few hours later, he was escorted out. The reason has not been confirmed, but perhaps having one too many had something to do with it...
Jason Statham worked as a model for various brands, including Tommy Hilfiger, Levi's, and French Connection.
To prepare for 'Death Race' (2008), the actor actually spent some time strolling around the yard in California State Prison, Corcoran.
Movie producer Matthew Vaughan arrived on set with a brand new sportscar, and after hearing the sound of metal grinding, he headed straight to the mechanic. It turns out it was all Statham's fault, as he had placed dozens of horseshoes in the car's trunk!
When he was younger, Statham played the drums in a band with his brother (pictured in the middle) on guitar and his father on vocals.
Jason Statham was a diver for 12 years and a member of Britain's national diving team.
...three times. Yes, the man who's made a career out of playing a very skilled driver apparently picked up some bad habits from driving illegally for some time. When it came the time to take the proper driving test, he failed!
Jason Statham was born on July 26, 1967, in Shirebrook, Derbyshire, England.
Jason Statham is a real action hero—he actually films his own stunts! So if you see him hanging from a building, jumping after an explosion, and everything in between, that's actually him doing the stunt.
"We would have drowned. But because Jason is an Olympic-quality diver he got out of it,” recalled Sylvester Stallone.
The brakes of the truck Statham was driving failed, sending it off a cliff into the sea! Luckily the doors had been removed beforehand so the actor managed to escape alive from the sinking truck. "It's the closest I've ever been to drowning,” Statham said.
Statham went on to compete in the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, New Zealand. At his peak, Statham ranked as 12th in the world for platform diving.
The iconic fight scene in 'The Transporter' (2002), where Statham's character Frank Martin is covered in oil, was actually done by covering him with chocolate syrup.
Jason Statham dated British model Kelly Brook for seven years. Brook was 18 when they started the relationship.
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The action movie star turns 56 this July 26
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Action stars are not as prolific as they were in the '80s or '90s, but there are still some of them around. One in particular is known for his growly voice, impressive driving and fighting skills, and his cockney accent. We are talking, of course, about one of the most bad*** actors in Hollywood today: Jason Statham.
But how much do you really know about the British star? Click through this gallery to learn more about the powerhouse actor.