Statham, Jason (Jason Statham)

Date of Birth: September 12, 1972

Jason was born in the family, which can hardly be called typical. His mother sang in the street ensemble, and his father hunted 'black' foreign exchange. Of course, both officially unemployed. Jason's childhood passed in the streets of London.

In school, Jason got carried away in sports and so serious that by the end of 1980 became a member of the Olympic team in diving. However, none of the Olympics, he did not participate, but sports career opened his way into show business.

One model agency was looking for 'fresh' face for a new collection of men's clothing. Someone gave the idea of search among athletes. Most sports personalities have rejected the proposal as frivolous and totally not compatible with their profession, and Jason not only agreed to go fotoproby, but was eventually approved for the post of 'person' new fashion line.

. In his new role he became a regular at various fashionable hangouts in London and other European capitals, and at one such event where Jason honest 'working person', he was introduced to full of promise, director Guy Ritchie
. So fate took another turn, moving Jason from the podium onto the set.

. In 1998 came the Ricci film 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels', get an instant cult status among fans of strong European underground.

. After 2 years Steythem played in one more movie Ricci, 'Snatch'
. The film was well received on the other side of the Atlantic, so that Jason was invited to work in Hollywood.

. 'American period' Steythema recorded works in the paintings 'Carrier' (2002) and 'Transporter 2' (2005), 'Cellular' (2004).

. Not forgetting his roots, Jason on the first call came to the Ricci to play in his latest film 'Revolver' (2005).

. Schedule of work planned for years ahead
. American and British fighters succeed each other. In an interview, Jason said that refers to his film career with proper irony. 'At least, - he says. - I know that Oscar I have never seen. Academics are not rewarded movies like the ones in which I work '.

On the personal life the actor say little. For several years he lived a civil marriage with the British model, but they recently broke up peacefully.

. Movies Steythem Jason / Jason Statham:
. Crank / Crank (2006)
. Chaos / Chaos (2006)
. London / London (2005)
. Mobile / Cellular (2004)
. The Italian / The Italian Job (2003)
. Carrier / Le Transporteur (2002)
. Transporter 2 / Le Transporteur 2 (2002)
. Ghosts of Mars / Ghosts of Mars (2001)
. Confrontation / The One (2001)
. Confrontation / The One (2001)
. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels / Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)