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Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan

6 films · 636 frames · top-billed in 5 · 19982025

Born 7 April 1954 · Victoria Peak, Hong Kong

Jackie Chan, Chan Kong-sang, is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, filmmaker, comedian, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts. Jackie Chan has been acting since the 1970s and has appeared in over 100 films.

Chan has received stars on the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. As a cultural icon, Chan has been referenced in various pop songs, cartoons, and video games.

Awards

On FrameThrower we have: 6 films · 636 frames · top-billed in 5 · 19982025

  • Member of the Order of the British Empire1989
  • Order of the British Empire
  • Academy Honorary Award2016
  • Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor1992
  • Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor1983
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Silver Bauhinia Star
  • American Choreography Awards
  • Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
  • Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor

How their films are shot

Measured across 636 frames from the 6 films we hold. This is the look of the work Jackie takes, not a claim about any single frame — we index the cast of a film, never the people in a shot.

Across the 6 films we hold, 46% of their frames are night, 51% natural — the look of the work Jackie takes.

Time of day

Night46%
Day38%
Interior10%
Golden hour5%

Lighting

Natural51%
Low key31%
High key16%

Shot size

Medium58%
Wide18%
Closeup14%
Fullbody7%

Camera angle

Eye level84%
High angle9%
Low angle6%

Mood

Neutral55%
Tense26%
Chaotic9%
Ominous4%

Films in the library

Every poster opens that film — stills, cinematography notes and colour palette.

Often with

Shared films in this library, not a full filmography.

A reference database for filmmakers

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