Jason Statham
Acting

Jason Statham

July 26, 1967 (58 years old) Shirebrook, Derbyshire, England, UK

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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Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014 • TV

A Working Man

A Working Man

2025 • Movie

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003 • TV

Fast X

Fast X

2023 • Movie

Fast X: Part 2

Fast X: Part 2

• Movie

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992 • TV

Movie Credits (59)

Acting

2025

A Working Man

as Levon Cade

2023

Fast X

as Shaw

Fast X: Part 2

as Deckard Shaw

2003

The Italian Job

as Handsome Rob

2026

Shelter

as Michael Mason

2000

Snatch

as Turkish

2015

Furious 7

as Deckard Shaw

2013

Homefront

as Phil Broker

2009

Crank: High Voltage

as Chev Chelios

2017

The Fate of the Furious

as Deckard Shaw

2010

The Expendables

as Lee Christmas

2011

The Mechanic

as Arthur Bishop

2007

War

as Special Agent Jack Crawford

2018

The Meg

as Jonas Taylor

2002

The Transporter

as Frank Martin

2005

Revolver

as Jake Green

2014

The Expendables 3

as Lee Christmas

2012

The Expendables 2

as Lee Christmas

2015

Spy

as Rick Ford

2005

Transporter 2

as Frank Martin

Crew

2024

The Beekeeper

Producer

2023

Expend4bles

Producer

2025

A Working Man

Producer

2026

Mutiny

Producer

2026

Shelter

Producer

2023

Meg 2: The Trench

Executive Producer

2019

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw

Producer

The Beekeeper 2

Producer

Viva la Madness

Producer

TV Credits (7)

Acting

2014

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self - Guest

1 episodes

2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self - Guest

1 episodes

1992

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

as Self - Guest

1 episodes

1988

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

as Self - Guest

1 episodes

2003

The New Tom Green Show

as Self

1 episodes

2024

Conan O'Brien Must Go

as Deckard Shaw (archive footage) (uncredited)

1 episodes

2009

Live from Studio Five

as Self

1 episodes

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
July 26, 1967 (58 years old)
Place of Birth
Shirebrook, Derbyshire, England, UK
Popularity
18.1

Career Stats

59
Movies
7
TV Shows