JASON STATHAM
Jason Statham ( / ˈ s t eɪ θ əm / STAY -thəm ; born 26 July 1967) is an English actor. He is known for portraying characters in various action-thriller films who are typically tough, gritty, or violent. Statham has been credited for leading the resurgence of action films during the 2000s and 2010s. [1] His film career through 2017 generated over $ 1.5 billion ( £ 1.1 billion) in ticket sales, making him one of the film industry's most bankable stars . [2] [3] Statham began practising Chinese martial arts , kickboxing , and karate recreationally in his youth while working at local market stalls. An avid footballer and diver , he was a member of Britain's national diving team and competed for England in the 1990 Commonwealth Games . Shortly after, he was asked to model for French Connection , Tommy Hilfiger , and Levi's in various advertising campaigns. His past history working at market stalls inspired his casting in the Guy Ritchie crime films L