Who Is Jackie Chan?
Jody Jensen Shaffer
How did Jackie Chan become one of the most recognizable and beloved actors in the world? Find out in this exciting biography of this martial artist turned international film superstar.
When Kong-sang was a young boy in Hong Kong, he enjoyed practicing martial arts with his dad but hated going to school. He was eventually enrolled in the China Drama Academy, where he improved his martial arts skills and became a stuntman. That training led to a successful career as an actor. Kong-sang, now known as Jackie Chan, never gave up on his passion for screwball physical comedy. Luckily for Jackie, his determination paid off. His humor and dangerous stuntwork in films like Cannonball Run, Rush Hour, Shanghai Noon, and Karate Kid have made him an international star, and it doesn't look like he'll be leaving the big screen anytime soon.
About the Author View
Jody Jensen Shaffer is the author of more than twenty-seven books of fiction and nonfiction for children. She s written about everything from ninja warriors to hyenas to Frederick Douglass. Her picture books include "Prudence, the Part-Time Cow" and "A Chip Off the Old Block". Jody lives in Liberty, Missouri, with her husband and children.
Performing Arts - Film
People & Places - United States - Asian American
Sports & Recreation - Martial Arts