Jason Statham Biography

Jason Statham, Actor
Occup.Actor
FromUnited Kingdom
SpouseRosie Huntington-Whiteley
BornSeptember 12, 1972
Shirebrook, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Age51 years
Jason Statham, a distinguished English actor, producer, and former expert diver, was born on 26th July 1972 in Shirebrook, Derbyshire, United Kingdom. Raised in a working-class household, his daddy, Barry Statham, was a street investor and also lounge singer, while his mother, Eileen Yates Statham, was a dancer. Jason had an early inclination in the direction of sports, which led him to go after diving, football, as well as fighting styles.

Statham's sports prowess led him to join the British National Swimming Squad, where he completed as an expert diver for 12 years. He stood for England in the 1990 Commonwealth Games in the diving group yet did not medal.

Prior to going into the globe of enjoyment, Statham's striking appearances and also fit physique gained him an effective stint as a model. He appeared in ads for reputable brand names such as Levi's, French Connection, and also Tommy Hilfiger, raising his exposure as well as exposure to a broader target market.

His launching in the movie industry featured the assistance of the well-known British filmmaker Guy Ritchie. Ritchie found Statham while he was working as a history design for French Connection and provided him a duty in the 1998 crime comedy film 'Lock, Stock, as well as Two Smoking Barrels'. Jason's representation of the character, Bacon, was well-received, catapulting his acting occupation to brand-new heights.

This cooperation brought about more work with Guy Ritchie in the 2000 movie 'Snatch', in which Statham starred alongside Brad Pitt. This duty as Turkish, a small-time boxing marketer, even more established his integrity as an actor in the activity style.

Statham's occupation rose as he ended up being a household name with lead functions in franchises such as 'The Transporter' (2002-2008) and also 'Crank' (2006-2009). His martial arts skills and also athletic history made him a suitable action hero, a position he sealed with duties in the 'Fast & Furious' movie collection and also 'The Expendables'.

Branching out from activity movies, Statham starred in the British-American police procedural 'The Bank Job' (2008), which delved into the 1971 Baker Street break-in in London. His efficiency as Terry Leather showcased his versatility as an actor, confirming he could deal with serious remarkable duties as well.

Throughout his profession, Jason Statham has actually dealt with an array of acting heavyweights, such as Jet Li, Sylvester Stallone, Charlize Theron, and also Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. His commitment to his work, commitment to training, and enthusiasm for martial arts remain to win him fans as well as respect from his peers in the industry.

In addition to his professional life, Jason Statham remains in a long-lasting relationship with version and starlet Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. The couple got participated in 2016 and welcomed their first kid, Jack Oscar Statham, in 2017. Statham is understood for maintaining his personal life exclusive as well as focusing on developing a legacy as an action star, amassing around the world praise as well as affection.

Our collection contains 29 quotes who is written / told by Jason.

Related authors: Brad Pitt (Actor), Kelly Brook (Model), Jet Li (Actor), Tommy Hilfiger (Designer), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Sylvester Stallone (Actor), Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (Model), Charlize Theron (Actress), Guy Ritchie (Director)

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29 Famous quotes by Jason Statham

Small: Ive come from nowhere, and Im not shy to go back
"I've come from nowhere, and I'm not shy to go back"
Small: I think being a competitive diver for years helps you focus and dedicate yourself to whats needed
"I think being a competitive diver for years helps you focus and dedicate yourself to what's needed"
Small: Guy Ritchie, he thinks going to drama school is the worst thing in the world
"Guy Ritchie, he thinks going to drama school is the worst thing in the world"
Small: The fight training was very extensive, a lot of stretching, a lot of coordination of balance exercises
"The fight training was very extensive, a lot of stretching, a lot of coordination of balance exercises"
Small: Im enthusiastic and ambitious, and I work hard
"I'm enthusiastic and ambitious, and I work hard"
Small: And if people come up and say they like the movies youre in, its a great compliment
"And if people come up and say they like the movies you're in, it's a great compliment"
Small: We were diving in caves. It wasnt totally safe
"We were diving in caves. It wasn't totally safe"
Small: The oil sequence was about two or three days. It was very cold and was snowing
"The oil sequence was about two or three days. It was very cold and was snowing"
Small: People like to pigeonhole you
"People like to pigeonhole you"
Small: Look at someone like Edward Norton. A truly phenomenal actor. Hes definitely went to school and trained
"Look at someone like Edward Norton. A truly phenomenal actor. He's definitely went to school and trained"
Small: Jet was very busy. Ive been inspired by a lot of his movies
"Jet was very busy. I've been inspired by a lot of his movies"
Small: Its something I never dreamed Id be doing, making movies
"It's something I never dreamed I'd be doing, making movies"
Small: Ive been unfortunate enough to be working, and recovering from a few injuries now and again
"I've been unfortunate enough to be working, and recovering from a few injuries now and again"
Small: I love to get behind the wheel and get competitive
"I love to get behind the wheel and get competitive"
Small: A lot of action movies today seem to have scenes that just lead up to the action
"A lot of action movies today seem to have scenes that just lead up to the action"
Small: People take chances every now and then, and you dont want to disappoint them
"People take chances every now and then, and you don't want to disappoint them"
Small: My father used to run auctions. Hes now a singer in the Canary Islands
"My father used to run auctions. He's now a singer in the Canary Islands"
Small: If you got a good imagination, a lot of confidence and you kind of know what you are saying, then you m
"If you got a good imagination, a lot of confidence and you kind of know what you are saying, then you might be able to do it. I know a lot of colorful characters at home that would make great actors"
Small: I used to play a lot of racket sports, tennis and squash
"I used to play a lot of racket sports, tennis and squash"
Small: I endured many weeks of it, but I had a big background in martial arts and fighting as a kid, so kind o
"I endured many weeks of it, but I had a big background in martial arts and fighting as a kid, so kind of all the problems got brushed away and I was ready"
Small: The thing about the UK is we dont really make that many great movies
"The thing about the UK is we don't really make that many great movies"
Small: Its street theater. You have to make it entertaining so people dont get bored and walk away
"It's street theater. You have to make it entertaining so people don't get bored and walk away"
Small: Im certainly not Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt
"I'm certainly not Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt"
Small: I pick up a lot of stuff from them, but I dont think theres any great trick to acting
"I pick up a lot of stuff from them, but I don't think there's any great trick to acting"
Small: Well, Im used to rubbing shoulders with crooks and criminals
"Well, I'm used to rubbing shoulders with crooks and criminals"
Small: Were trying to make a movie thats interesting
"We're trying to make a movie that's interesting"
Small: I suppose thats the European way, dangerous and hairy
"I suppose that's the European way, dangerous and hairy"
Small: And it was a great experience, you know, to travel the world and compete at a certain level. It teaches
"And it was a great experience, you know, to travel the world and compete at a certain level. It teaches you discipline, focus, and certainly keeps you out of trouble"
Small: Ive never been one to run around in Speedos on the beach
"I've never been one to run around in Speedos on the beach"