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Jason Statham
Active Hollywood & British Cinema
- FromShirebrook, Derbyshire, England
- Based inLondon, United Kingdom / Los Angeles, California, USA
- Age59 years
- Active1993–Present
- Updated
Jason Statham – Biography
Jason Statham – Full Information
- Full Name: Jason Statham
- Popular Name: Jason Statham
- Nickname: Jay
- Profession: Actor, Producer, Martial Artist, Former Competitive Diver
- Known For: Leading high-octane action franchises including The Transporter, The Fast & The Furious, The Expendables, and The Meg.
- Date of Birth: July 26, 1967
- Age: 59 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Shirebrook, Derbyshire, England
- Hometown: Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
- Nationality: British / English
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Current Residence: London, United Kingdom & Los Angeles, California, USA
- Profession Category: Actor / Hollywood Action Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight: 84 kg (185 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Hazel / Brown
- Hair Colour: Bald / Stubble
Family
- Father: Barry Statham (Street Vendor and Singer)
- Mother: Eileen Yates Statham (Dancer)
- Siblings: Lee Statham (Older Brother)
- Marital Status: Engaged
- Partner: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (Partner since 2010; engaged since 2016)
- Children: Jack Oscar Statham, Isabella James Statham
Education
- School: Local State Schools (Great Yarmouth, Norfolk)
- College: British National Diving School
- Qualification: Professional Athlete / Competitive Diver (Represented England at the 1990 Commonwealth Games)
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 1998 | Acting debut as Bacon in Guy Ritchie’s cult film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels |
| 2000 | Co-starred as Turkish in the acclaimed crime-comedy film Snatch |
| 2002 | Landed breakout leading role as Frank Martin in the action film The Transporter |
| 2006 | Starred in the intense action thriller Crank |
| 2008 | Led the British crime drama film The Bank Job |
| 2010 | Joined the blockbuster action ensemble cast of The Expendables |
| 2013 | Joined the Fast & Furious franchise as antihero Deckard Shaw in Fast & Furious 6 |
| 2015 | Earned critical acclaim for his comedic performance as Rick Ford in Spy |
| 2018 | Starred in the sci-fi creature feature blockbuster The Meg |
| 2019 | Co-headlined the global box-office hit Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw |
| 2024 | Starred in the high-grossing action thriller film The Beekeeper |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2006 | Women Film Critics Circle Awards | Most Offensive Male Character | Crank | Won |
| 2015 | Critics’ Choice Movie Awards | Best Actor in a Comedy | Spy | Nominated |
| 2015 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Movie: Villain | Furious 7 | Nominated |
| 2024 | Golden Raspberry Awards | Worst Actor | Meg 2: The Trench | Nominated |
| 2024 | Golden Raspberry Awards | Worst Picture | Expend4bles | Nominated |
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About Jason Statham
Was Jason Statham a professional athlete before becoming an actor?
Yes, he was a member of Britain's National Diving Squad for twelve years and competed for England in the 3-meter springboard and 10-meter platform events at the 1990 Commonwealth Games.
How was Jason Statham discovered for acting?
While working as a sports model and market vendor, director Guy Ritchie discovered him and cast him in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) because of his authentic background selling goods on the street.
Does Jason Statham perform his own movie stunts?
Yes, Statham is famous in Hollywood for performing almost all of his own physical stunts and fight choreography without relying on double stand-ins.
Who is Jason Statham's partner?
He has been in a long-term relationship with English supermodel and entrepreneur Rosie Huntington-Whiteley since 2010. The couple got engaged in 2016 and share two children.
What are Jason Statham's most famous film roles?
His signature roles include Frank Martin in The Transporter series, Deckard Shaw in the Fast & Furious universe, Lee Christmas in The Expendables, and Jonas Taylor in The Meg.
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