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Hong Kong
Jackie Chan(b. 1 954)
Actor
Known for his acrobaticighting stunts, comic
timing and use of improvised weapons, the
world-famous Chan has acted in over 1 50 ilms
since the 1960s. In addition to the movies,
Chan is also a well-known philanthropist,
lending his support to various humanitarian
and environmental causes through charities
such as UNICEF and his own Jackie Chan
Charitable Foundation.
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