Jackie Chan gets an Oscar after a 56-year career

Jackie Chan has finally got an Oscar after a career spanning 56-years. He has more than 200 films under his belt and he was awarded an honorary Oscar at the Eighth Annual Governors Awards at the Hollywood and Highland Center in Los Angeles.
The award was presented to him by Tom Hanks, Michelle Yeoh and Chris Tucker. Hanks compared Chan to the likes of John Wayne and Buster Keaton.
This has been reported in thehindu.com dated 15 November 2016.

While accepting the award, he called it a “dream” and shared his memories growing up and watching the Oscars with his parents. He thanked his fans and promised them to keep working and making movies. He also thanked Hong Kong which is his hometown. He also thanked China, his country and Hollywood which has taught him so many things, and also make him a little bit famous.


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