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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AI-summarized critic and audience reaction, pulled from the Fan & Critic Buzz on their highest-rated films with us.
“Critics are divided on the film, but it appears to have appealed to its target audience. The positive review calls Snatch "one of those spunky British gangster films". A separate reviewer praises the film as a "rollercoaster" with "charismatic characters" and "filled with jokes".”
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“The public reaction to "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" has been overwhelmingly positive, with reviewers praising its writing, shooting, casting, and production. Many have expressed their love for the film, with one reviewer calling it a "favorite movie of all time". Some critics have noted that despite flaws, the film is still worth watching due to its entertainment value.”
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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
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien(1993)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno(1992)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Shelter(2026)as Mason
- Fast X(2023)as Shaw
- A Working Man(2025)as Levon Cade
- The Beekeeper(2024)as Adam Clay
- Wrath of Man(2021)as H
- Meg 2: The Trench(2023)as Jonas Taylor
- Furious 7(2015)as Deckard Shaw
- The Expendables(2010)as Lee Christmas
- Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw(2019)as Deckard Shaw
- Snatch(2000)as Turkish
- The Expendables 3(2014)as Lee Christmas
- The Fate of the Furious(2017)as Deckard Shaw
- The Meg(2018)as Jonas Taylor
- The Italian Job(2003)as Handsome Rob