Fans have finally seen actor Jackie Chan receiving his first Oscar after his continuous contribution to the Hollywood industry for more than 50 years. He acted in 200 movies but has been recognized in the Oscars for the first time.
Saturday night marked a remarkable day in the history of the Hollywood industry, with Jackie Chan receiving the most prestigious award for artists. The Oscar award has come after the actor has had fractured his skull, had knocked out teeth, broken bones, etc. besides only acting for the audiences.
Jackie Chan Oscar Award: Martial Arts Ace Has Made Over 200 Movies
It was 23 years ago, according to Reuters, when the Hong Kong-born actor saw an Oscar at Sylvester Stallone's house and decided to win one someday. He received the little gold statuette for his dedicated work in the movies. For Jackie Chan, Oscar has been what he always wanted. After acting in over 200 movies, the martial arts ace has received the recognition.
"After 56 years in the film industry, making more than 200 films, after so many bones, finally," 62-year-old Jackie Chan held the Oscar and said at the gala dinner. The star-studded dinner was held at a podium at the Ray Dolby Ballroom.
Jackie Chan Oscar Award: Actor Thanks Family, Fans, China Hometown
Jackie Chan remembered an incident where he watched an Oscar ceremony with his parents. He said his father always asked him the reason why his performance has not yet been recognized by the Oscars even after making so many memorable movies. Besides acknowledging the support from his family, the actor also praised his hometown that made him a "proud" Chinese citizen.
Jackie Chan thanked his fans and dedicated his success to them. He said that his fans were the reason behind his successful career and his bettering performances. He added that it was his fans' faith in him that encourages him to make movies and do stunts and "breaking my bones."
CBC News stated that film editor Anne V. Coates and documentarian Frederick Wiseman accompanied actor Jackie Chan in receiving an Oscar for lifetime achievement in the industry. In addition, 88-year-old Lynn Stalmaster received an Oscar for best casting director.