**Jason Statham** (born July 26, 1967) is a British actor known for his roles in action films. His career was launched by director Guy Ritchie with films such as *Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels* (1998) and *Snatch* (2000), where he portrayed gritty and charismatic characters.

He solidified his reputation as an action cinema icon with the role of Frank Martin in *The Transporter* saga (2002), which defined his distinctive style. Among his most notable films are *Crank* (2006), *The Expendables* series (from 2010), and the role of Deckard Shaw in the successful *Fast & Furious* franchise.

Statham is renowned for portraying tough, stoic, and often lethal characters, skilled in hand-to-hand combat. His style is characterized by physical and intense action sequences, limited dialogue, and a strong screen presence, making him one of the most recognizable action actors of his generation.