Jackie Chan awarded honorary Oscar
Martial artist and movie star Jackie Chan is to be given an honorary Academy Award for his “extraordinary achievements” in film.
The actor has starred in successful Hollywood productions like the Kung Fu Panda series, Rush Hour and The Karate Kid reboot.
The Hong Kong-based actor, director, writer and producer shall be honoured along with three other movie professionals including, Film editor Anne V Coates, documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman and Casting director Lynn Stalmaster.
Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs described the recipients as “true pioneers and legends in their crafts”.
They will be honoured at the Academy’s Governors Awards on 12 November.
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