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Jackie Chan was born with  the name Chan Kong-sang,  which means "born in  Hong Kong." 

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Chan has trained in various  forms of martial arts,  including Kung Fu, Hapkido,  and Judo. 

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Chan was a child actor in  Hong Kong, and his first role  was in the film Big and Little  Wong Tin Bar (1962) when  he was only 8 years old. 

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Chan worked as a stuntman  in several Bruce Lee films,  including Fist of Fury (1972)  and Enter the Dragon (1973). 

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Chan has appeared in over  150 films throughout his  career, and has also produced & directed many of his own films. 

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Chan has a star on the  Hollywood Walk of Fame,  and was also inducted into  the Hong Kong Avenue of  Stars in 2004. 

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Chan is known for performing  his own stunts in his films,  which has resulted in numerous injuries over the years, including  a fractured skull. 

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Chan is a goodwill ambassador  for UNICEF and has been  involved in numerous charitable causes throughout his career. 

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Chan is a trained opera singer  and has released several  albums in both Mandarin  and Cantonese. 

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Chan has a love for pandas  and has served as an  ambassador for the giant panda conservation organization.