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Jason Statham

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Jason Statham is a renowned British actor, born on July 26, 1967. He is best known for his performances in action films, with notable roles in series like 'Fast & Furious' and 'The Expendables'. Statham's rugged image and martial arts skills have made him a favorite among audiences.

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“I endured many weeks of it, but I had a big background in martial arts and fighting as a kid, so kind of all the problems got brushed away and I was ready.”

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“I'm certainly not Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt.”

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“I've been unfortunate enough to be working, and recovering from a few injuries now and again.”

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“My father used to run auctions. He's now a singer in the Canary Islands.”

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“Once you expose your private life, if you give one little bit, the floodgates are open and everyone's got a free range for you.”

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“One of the toughest guys in the world is Randy Couture - he is the true epitome of what a tough guy is.”

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“I was a sportsman for years. I've always had a physical background. I've always had an interest in boxing and fighting. To get physical in films is a dream. I love it.”

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“I'm not fixed in any genre. I love all kinds of films. The essential thing is; you have to have good material. If you have the filmmaker, and the material, and the script is good, you can start from there.”

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“It's hard to predict what kinds of people are going to enjoy it [film]. And what people ain't. That's the movies. You never know.”

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“I think that's as far as you have to think, everything happens as a coincidence. It either happens or it doesn't. It's hard to map out a strategic plan by saying, 'If I do that, that's going to get me to the next level.' I think that's the wrong way to go into movies as an actor. It doesn't happen for me that way.”

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“Well, I'm used to rubbing shoulders with crooks and criminals.”

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“Usually I'm trying to work with people that I've worked with before, so we have a certain amount of know-how and what we're going to do together.”

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“I like to relax. Spend it with people that I've grown up with, or people that I care about, and just relax, sit around doing nothing or sitting on a beach.”

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“I'd love to do a comedy. I'd love to do a two-hander like the old Leathal Weapon movies. I love those, like an action comedy with the straight man and the funny man. I'd love to do one of those. Just got to find one, find a funny man that wants to do one with me.”

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“You only get one shot in your life and you might as well push yourself and try things. There's so many interesting aspects of making a movie; the costume department, the set design, the casting itself, the locations. It's a great, great thing to be involved in if you have the headspace for it, and I do. Try anything once.”

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“I feel that I have a certain amount of experience and I'm still learning so much. But a director's job is so vast; they have so much to do with the preparation. You have to be great with all kinds of personalities and you have to be very patient, there's a lot of skills I'm not sure if I have. So I don't know if I'm ready to direct, but who knows what the future has.”

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“I'm used to being efficient and a guy that can do more than the average guy can.”

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“I like heist movies. I like action movies that set all the elements into one and a chance to do something that comes from a great stable of writing.”

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“I should never go with rumors because they're often not correct.”

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“I like Jackie [Chan] because I've been a fan of Jackie's forever. He's broken every bone in his body for his commitment and dedication to doing his own stunts. So he's the real deal.”

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“Every sequel needs to be bigger and better.”

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“If anybody knows how to make action movies it's Sly.”

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“Sometimes there are people who don't know how to make action movies - and that situation isn't a good one.”

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“You ain't ever gonna get an Academy Award for doing 'Crank,' and you certainly won't for doing all the other movies I've done.”

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“Growing up where I did, you met a lot of colorful characters whose business was on the other side of the law, or more likely you didn't know what they were up to, and you never would. So playing those kinds of characters now, I can draw on that. The rest of it, you can practice or learn from books. But mostly, I draw from my experiences. That's all I have, you know.”

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“[On performing in action movies] I've spent all those years learning how to do certain skills, and then that competitive spirit kicks in and you want to do the stunts. Basically, it's the the male competitive ego at work.”

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“The insurance of working with a big, already successful franchise just gives you the chance to do other things on a more personal level.”

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“I'm not as big a soccer fan as people might imagine, being British.”

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“In Hollywood, people get reputations, just rumors that are passed down.”

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“Musclemen grow on trees. They can tense their muscles and look good in a mirror. So what? I'm interested in practical strength that's going to help me run, jump, twist, punch.”

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“I'm not a method actor; I hope you know that!”

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“I’m prepared to take risks. And every movie that I do is a risk. No one knows what the movie is going out turn out like.”

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“A lot of actors are frustrated because they want to do things that are different and test themselves. Character actors are always looking for something the opposite of what they did.”

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“In L.A., it's very hard to have some kind of conscience of some style out there. The weather's too hot; there's no seasons.”

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“Some of my favorite movies are action movies. You want something good to say. That comes from good writing. But writing is not a skill I possess, unfortunately.”

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“Every actor has a strength, and sometimes you just respond to things that you see yourself better at. I'm aware of what I can and can't do.”

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“A kid is something precious, and you want to protect it and keep it fun. I'm not a dad, but I've seen people and how they behave with their kids.”

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“Action comedy, if you can get it right, it is, for me, a particularly brilliant genre. It really is.”

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“I just gravitate to those more testosterone-filled sort of parts than me playing something a bit more fairy-like.”

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“I'm more into MMA than any other sport. I watch a lot of the UFC fights. I have since it first came onto the scene.”

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“When I go to the cinema I watch all different kinds of films.”

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“Without doing the big blockbusters, I wouldn't be able to find the money to go after little projects that I want to do.”

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“I know, a lot of the films I've done, it's obvious I'm going to beat up six guys and just walk out the door. There's not a lot of motivating factors - it's just action for the sake of action.”

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“I like fashion. My mum was a dressmaker, believe it or not, so the consequence of that was that all my clothes were homemade, and I looked like a terrible mess until I was old enough to buy my own. But I love good tailoring.”

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“It's not like I'm dying to do work that's taken seriously, and I'm not looking to become a thespian. It's not what I'm looking for; I'm just looking to do quality work.”

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“Some of my best experiences are with writer/directors. Guy Ritchie is one. I feel they have a clearer view of what they want to do. They haven't got to try and interpret someone's writing; it's all theirs. I really admire that.”

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“And it was a great experience, you know, to travel the world and compete at a certain level. It teaches you discipline, focus, and certainly keeps you out of trouble.”

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“I'm enthusiastic and ambitious, and I work hard.”

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“I think being a competitive diver for years helps you focus and dedicate yourself to what's needed.”

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“The fight training was very extensive, a lot of stretching, a lot of coordination of balance exercises.”

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Born: July 26, 1967
Known for: Actor
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