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Jackie Chan: How much is his fortune and how much is ‘Rush Hour’ worth? – The numbers will make you dizzy…

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According to Forbes, Jackie Chan’s worth is estimated at $400 million

Besides Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan he is definitely the biggest Chinese movie star in history. He has remained active since the early 1970s, when he worked as a stuntman in two Bruce Lee films before the legendary star met his tragic death.

Since then, Jackie Chan has decided to take a slightly different approach to his film productions. Essentially, he created a global brand of himself. But conquering Hollywood is what really put him on the map.

In China, there are many great movies he created and they remain in the Top-10 list of the best kung-fu movies ever made. It was then that he began to amass his vast fortune, but he longed to become a Hollywood star.

His big hits were ‘Rush Hour’ and ‘Shanghai Noon’. In both films he was the lead actor with an assistant who was even more comical than himself. The film “Rush Hour” premiered in 1998 and brought in $130 million at the United States box office alone. Such a huge success turned him into a familiar face of Hollywood.

According to Forbes, Jackie Chan’s worth is estimated at 400 million dollars, a number that is very reasonable considering that he has been active in the cinema for almost 50 years. All three “Rush Hour” films grossed $845 million-plus at the worldwide box office. All his films in the United States and Canada have already collected an impressive amount of $2.44 billion. Worldwide, Jackie Chan’s films have grossed over $5 billion. He is definitely one of the highest grossing action stars in movie history.

Because of the action of his films, Jackie Chan was never considered for an Oscar. However, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awarded him an honorary Oscar for his incredible film career and contribution to the Arts. Those who have watched Jackie Chan movies know that the man has put his life on the line for entertainment. Everything he has earned over the years is more than worth it. His biggest backer is the production company JCE Movies Limited, which he set up nearly 20 years ago.

Do you want us to see the 4th chapter of “Rush Hour” (Bulletproof detectives), with the protagonist of course once again the actor? According to his statements at the Red Sea International Film Festival, he is currently in discussions for the fourth film.

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