Happy Birthday! Jackie Chan Turns 61 Today

Today is actor Jackie Chan's birthday.

An international star known for martial arts films, Chan has starred in dozens of Hollywood blockbusters and action films. His most famous films include the Rush Hour franchise, Shanghai Knights, and The Karate Kid. He was also the voice of Monkey in Dreamworks Animation's Kung Fu Panda franchise.

Chan has even dominated television with his own animated series, Jackie Chan Adventures. Playing himself in the Fox Kids television show, Chan and his family embarked on fantastical and mystic adventures. Chan is rumored to reprise his role as Mr. Han in the upcoming Karate Kid 2 and Lee in the rumored Rush Hour 4.

Born in Hong Kong, Chan turns 61 years old today. Happy Birthday, Jackie Chan.