Born in Hong Kong, Jackie Chan studied at the China Drama Academy, where he learned martial arts and acrobatics, quickly becoming one of the top students at the school. Acting from the age of eight, Jackie Chan took minor roles in several martial arts films in Hong Kong. He quickly proved that he was not only a martial artist, he was a comedian on the screen as well. Appearing in nearly 150 films in his long and varied career, Jackie Chan is a household name across the globe. Today, Chan remains an influential pop-culture icon, for his work ethic, agility and physical skill, and comedic timing.