Jackie Chan: the story in the numbers

Jackie Chan, born on April 7, 1954, is a 3 Life Path—creativity, comedy and self-expression are at the core of his vibrant career. Despite the many injuries he sustained on set—linked to his 7 energy, his commitment to his craft never wavered. Chan’s breakthrough came in 1978, a friendly Horse year, with the kung fu action-comedy Snake in the Eagle's Shadow. By 1986, a friendly Tiger year, he starred as "Asian Hawk" in Armour of God, his biggest domestic box office hit at the time, grossing over HK$35 million. In 1998, a friendly Tiger year, Chan gained international fame with Rush Hour, playing Chief Inspector Lee, a role that catapulted him into Hollywood stardom and led to two successful sequels. In 2008, an enemy Rat year, Chan faced protests when he arrived at Taipei airport due to his previous controversial remarks about Taiwanese politics, showing the challenges that can arise during enemy years. Discover how to harness your own path with CUE!