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yuiyoshida

(41,831 posts) Thu Jul 2, 2015, 10:51 AM Jul 2015

Jackie Chan named world's second highest-paid actor

Actor, composer and possibly undead Jackie Chan landed 38th on Forbes' latest celebrity rich list, making him the second highest-paid actor in the world.

While Chan hasn't starred in an American live action film in five years, he's pocketed an estimated 50 million USD over the past 12 months, second only to American actor Robert Downey Jr., who came in 8th place on the list with 80 million USD in earnings.

His latest film Dragonblade, which hasn't seen a US release yet despite starring big Hollywood names including Adrien Brody and John Cusack, grossed 120 million USD in China, and it's estimated that Chan took at least a 10 million USD cut.

Chan-branded merchandise has also, as you can expect, contributed massively to his fortune. The actor owns a Segway dealership and a chain of cinemas named for him. And as you may recall, the Jackie Chan Film and Television Academy opened its doors in Wuhan just a couple of months ago, as well.

http://shanghaiist.com/2015/07/02/jackie_chan_named_worlds_second_hig.php

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Jackie Chan named world's second highest-paid actor (Original Post) yuiyoshida Jul 2015 OP

Wow shenmue Jul 2015 #1

Jackie Chan is one cool actor Beagle One Jul 2015 #2

I saw a documentary about him. He struck me as very down to Earth, self deprecating. Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2015 #3

I've seen the outtakes at the end of his many movies Beagle One Jul 2015 #5

He is/was a big pop star in China, too Nevernose Jul 2015 #4

Amazing that he was beat out by Robert Downey Jr. Human101948 Jul 2015 #6

Good, he works hard at what he does and supports good things also. uppityperson Jul 2015 #7

What is this deal with the "Jackie Chan is dead" meme? Rex Jul 2015 #8

I heard Merle Haggard said it on the radio jberryhill Jul 2015 #9

Great story teller. Glassunion Jul 2015 #10

shenmue

(38,506 posts)

1. Wow

Reply to yuiyoshida (Original post)

Thu Jul 2, 2015, 10:52 AM

Jul 2015

I like his movies. Haven't seen one in a while, but they're fun, if you don't take them too seriously.

Beagle One

(56 posts)

2. Jackie Chan is one cool actor

Reply to yuiyoshida (Original post)

Thu Jul 2, 2015, 10:58 AM

Jul 2015

He's done some several charities, one which I hold dear to my heart.

Nuclear Unicorn

(19,497 posts)

3. I saw a documentary about him. He struck me as very down to Earth, self deprecating.

Reply to yuiyoshida (Original post)

Thu Jul 2, 2015, 10:59 AM

Jul 2015

He knows his career relies on depictions of violence so he always wanted to show himself getting hurt and with a touch of buffoonery to tell the audience it's just entertainment, not a thing to be emulated. That shows a solid center. I'm happy for him.

Beagle One

(56 posts)

5. I've seen the outtakes at the end of his many movies

Reply to Nuclear Unicorn (Reply #3)

Thu Jul 2, 2015, 11:06 AM

Jul 2015

Jackie Chan does most of the stunts himself, and I'm IMPRESSED with his talents...

Nevernose

(13,081 posts)

4. He is/was a big pop star in China, too

Reply to yuiyoshida (Original post)

Thu Jul 2, 2015, 11:02 AM

Jul 2015

About 15-ish years ago. A string of number one hits and a packed stadium tour. The one album I heard sounded terrible, but, then again, I only speak about ten words of Chinese and generally hate pop music.