Jason Statham (born July 26, 1967) is one of Britain’s most recognizable action stars, famed for his no-nonsense grit and electrifying screen presence. Before Hollywood came calling, he was a competitive diver—a discipline that gave him the physicality and precision he brings to his roles. Statham broke out in Guy Ritchie’s cult classic Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) and quickly carved a niche as the go-to leading man for adrenaline-fueled films like The Transporter, Crank, The Expendables, the Fast & Furious franchise, and The Meg.
What sets him apart isn’t just his knack for hard-hitting fight scenes and breakneck chases, but the fact that he performs many of his own stunts, earning him a reputation as the real deal in an industry built on make-believe. Off-screen, Statham shares his life with model and actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, with whom he has two children.