Jackie Chan First Movies Jun 2026

In his late teens, Jackie worked as a stuntman in both of Bruce Lee's major smash hits.

After Bruce Lee’s sudden death in 1973, every studio in Hong Kong scrambled to find “the next Bruce Lee.” Jackie, with his lean physique and opera training, was an obvious candidate. Director Lo Wei (who had directed Lee in The Big Boss ) signed Jackie to a contract and gave him a new stage name: Sing Lung (成龍), meaning “Becoming the Dragon.” jackie chan first movies

Here is an in-depth look at Jackie Chan’s first movies, the early roles that defined his career, and the breakthrough hits that made him a legend. 1. The Early Years: Child Actor and Stuntman (1962–1973) In his late teens, Jackie worked as a