Ten fun facts about Jason Statham
Fact 1
He is known for his roles in the Guy Ritchie crime films Revolver, Snatch, and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.
Fact 2
He has also appeared in films such as The Italian Job, The Transporter, Death Race, Crank, The Bank Job, War, The Expendables, The Expendables 2, and Fast & Furious 6.
Fact 3
He usually performs his own stage combat and stunts.
Fact 4
He is noted for being typecast as an antihero.
Fact 5
He trained to become a professional diver and finished twelfth place at the 1992 World Championship.
Fact 6
He was a member of Britain's National Diving Squad for twelve years.
Fact 7
Since 1998, Statham has appeared in over thirty films.
Fact 8
Several of his films have been box office hits, such as Snatch and The Bank Job. He has starred in three film series, The Transporter, Crank and The Expendables.
Fact 9
He was close childhood friends with famous football player and actor, Vinnie Jones.
Fact 10
Jason is also well trained in mixed martial arts and is an expert in kickboxing.
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