Born Chan Kong-sang on April 7, 1954, in Hong Kong, Jackie Chan began his career in the entertainment industry at a young age, joining the China Drama Academy, a Peking Opera School, at the age of seven. He worked as a child actor and stuntman, eventually breaking into leading roles in the 1970s. Chan's early films, such as "Big and Little Wong Tin Bar" (1962) and "The Love Eterne" (1963), showcased his impressive martial arts skills and charismatic on-screen presence.