Jason Statham
Actor · Producer · Stunts
Born July 26, 1967 · Shirebrook, Derbyshire, England, UK
3
Films reviewed
8.1
Avg. rating
Snatch
Best-reviewed
1998–2026
Years active
Biography
Jason Statham (/ˈsteɪθəm/ STAY-thəm; born 26 July 1967) is an English actor and producer. He is known for portraying tough, gritty, or violent characters in various action thriller films and has been credited for leading the resurgence of action films during the 2000s and 2010s. By 2017, his films had grossed over £1.1 billion ($1.5 billion), making him one of the industry's most bankable stars.
While working at local market stalls, Statham began practising Chinese martial arts, kickboxing, and karate recreationally in his youth. 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.
Statham's history of working at market stalls inspired his casting in the Guy Ritchie crime films Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) and Snatch (2000). Both films were commercial hits, and they helped catapult Statham to stardom. He played supporting roles in the American action films Turn It Up (2000), Ghosts of Mars and The One (2001). From 2002 to 2008, he played the title role in the first three films in the Transporter film series (2002–2008), which solidified his status as an action star. In 2003, he appeared in the ensemble heist action film The Italian Job. He went on to play leading roles in the commercially successful films Crank (2006), The Bank Job (2008), The Mechanic (2011), Homefront (2013), Mechanic: Resurrection (2016), The Meg (2018), Wrath of Man (2021), Meg 2: The Trench (2023), and The Beekeeper (2024).
Statham has also starred as Lee Christmas in the ensemble action film series The Expendables (2010–2023) and as Deckard Shaw in the Fast & Furious franchise (2013–2023), including the spin-off Hobbs & Shaw (2019), which he co-produced. His voice acting work includes the documentaries Thai Boxing: A Fighting Chance (2002), Truth in 24 (2008) and its 2012 sequel, and the animated film Gnomeo & Juliet (2011).
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Review Highlights
AI-summarized critic and audience reaction, pulled from the Fan & Critic Buzz on their highest-rated films with us.
“The reaction to "Snatch" is mixed. Some critics praise its spunky tone and performances, describing it as a fun and witty film. Others find it confusing or lacking depth, but seem to enjoy its energetic pace and cast of characters. Reviewers generally agree that the film's appeal lies with its target audience rather than critics.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on Snatch →
“Critics have generally been positive about the movie, with some praising its writing, shot, and casting as well as its clever production. A few reviewers have noted flaws, such as inconsistencies in character development, but most agree that "Lock, Stock" is an entertaining film despite these issues. The majority of reviews suggest that it has stood up to repeated viewings, becoming a favorite among critics.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels →
Selected Filmography
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon(2014)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Raw(1993)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!(2003)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark(1988)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno(1992)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Shelter(2026)as Mason
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien(1993)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Fast X(2023)as Shaw
- A Working Man(2025)as Levon Cade
- Wrath of Man(2021)as H
- The Beekeeper(2024)as Adam Clay
- Furious 7(2015)as Deckard Shaw
- The Meg(2018)as Jonas Taylor
- Snatch(2000)as Turkish
- Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw(2019)as Deckard Shaw
- Meg 2: The Trench(2023)as Jonas Taylor
- The Expendables(2010)as Lee Christmas
- The Transporter(2002)as Frank Martin
- Death Race(2008)as Jensen Ames
- Wild Card(2015)as Nick Wild