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The path to being a Hollywood elite isn’t an easy one, and even more so for those who’ve had to build a name for themselves from scratch, like Jason Statham.
The English actor might be considered no less than an action icon in the industry today, but it took him years of toiling away to earn the reputation he now has. That includes a few odd jobs here and there before esteemed filmmaker Guy Ritchie discovered him, and the rest is history.
Jason Statham – A Diver, Dancer, And Model Turned Action Icon
Some actors have a repertoire of eclectic characters that they’ve portrayed, and then there’sJason Statham, who has perhaps lived a life more eventful than all his on-screen roles combined.
Before rising to stardom as one of the most renowned action figures in the film industry, Statham, 56, started as a professional diver and was a part of the British National Diving Squad for over a decade (viaManifest_Lord on X).
Few actors can say they’ve had an Olympic-level career, butThe Megstar certainly can. Although Statham didn’t make it to the big game, he did represent England in the 1990 Commonwealth Games, and that’s a stellar accomplishment in itself (viaOlympics).
The actor and martial artist has also done modeling gigs and worked as a street vendor selling perfume and jewelry before getting his big break on the silver screen. What’s more, Statham has even worked as a go-go-dancer in ’90s British EDM music videos (viaYouTube).
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Back in 2015, The Shamen’sComin’ Onand Erasure’sRun to the Sunwent viral on the internet. In the background of the MVs, a half-naked and oiled-up Statham can be seen gyrating in leopard-print briefs. Shakira who?
Guy Ritchie Was Jason Statham’s Ticket to Stardom
Although Statham had more than a few jobs under his belt at this point, not a single one of them could offer him the relief of a stable and secure living. EnterGuy Ritchie, the famed Hollywood filmmaker and screenwriter who would end up beingThe Expendablesstar’s golden ticket to the dazzling world of films.
The Gentlemendirector came across Statham thanks to a modeling gig the latter had secured at the fashion brand, French Connection, and immediately recognized the untapped potential that he possessed (viaManifest_Lord on X).
Coincidentally enough, Ritchie’s directorial debut also turned out to be the start of his now-decades-old relationship with Statham. Not to mention, the same film –Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels(1998) – is also accredited for placingThe Transporterstar into the limelight.
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Ritchie had penned the role of Bacon – a tough, black-market salesman – specifically for Statham in the comedy crime film, and ever since then, the actor-director duo have partnered up for numerous popular flicks, with 2021’sWrath of Manbeing their latest project.
Khushi Shah
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With a prolific knowledge of everything pop culture and a strong penchant for writing, Khushi has penned over 700 articles during her time as an author at FandomWire.An abnormal psychology student and an fervent reader of dark fiction, her most trusted soldiers are coffee and a good book.
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