Jason Staham is one of the toughest actors in cinema. Born in the central English county of Derbyshire, he stood out from an early age for his impressive physical condition.
During his school days he became a regular on children's soccer teams. Although he would reach the category of professional athlete in ornamental jumps. For 12 years he was part of the British swimming team.
Had time to enlist in the army and join the paratrooper corps. Also specialize in various mixed martial arts like kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu, among many others. All that before her artistic inclinations were imposed and she began her modeling career. until ran into Guy Ritchie and made the leap to the big screen.
Jason Staham: a man of action
His bearing as a tough man quickly prevailed. And although he has wanted to venture into another kind of cinema beyond action films, the roles that are offered the most are those of politically incorrect heroes.
To the chagrin of insurance companies and some producers, Staham shoots most of the stunts himself.
lock and stockby Guy Ritchie (1998)
At age 31, Jason Staham made his film debut. Small but prominent role in this tart directed dark comedy.
Snatchby Guy Ritchie (2000)
Staham obtained a role of much more weight, with which he already clearly outlined his interpretive style. He shared a cast with Brad Pitt, Benicio del Toro, Dennis Farina, and Vinnie Jones, among others.
turn it up, by Robert Adetuyi (2000)
The actor's first foray into American cinema it was not very successful. It is an action movie that few saw and no one remembers.
Ghosts of Marsby John Carpenter (2001)
Already based in Hollywood, in his second project on American soil he put himself in the hands of the master of terror John Carpenter. Despite the expectations generated and a considerable budget for this type of film, the film did not work at the box office.
The only oneby James Wang (2001)
Jason Staham was beginning to approach the universe of villains. Also, together with the famous Chinese actor Jet Li, he showed his talent for martial arts.
mean machineby Barry Skolnick (2001)
Along with Vinnie Jones, starred in a black comedy based on a 1974 classic: The longest yard. The experiment went wrong.
transporterby Louis Leterrier (2002)
Produced by action film specialist Luc Besson, This French-made film would launch the actor to the top of world stardom.
The success allowed to complete a trilogy, in which the Briton was able to show off his incredible gifts for martial arts.
The Italian job, by F. Gary Gray (2003)
Remake of the homonymous film starring Michael Caine in 1969. A story of robberies and thieves, loyalties, betrayals and revenge. The cast is completed by Mark Walhberg, Charlize Theron, Edward Norton and Donald Sutherland.
Cellularby David R. Ellis (2004)
Used to anti-hero roles, in this film he puts himself back in the shoes of the villain. Starring alongside Chris Evans, Kim Bassinger, and William H. Macy.
Stirby Guy Richie (2005)
Jason Staham would be in this, his third collaboration with Guy Richie, the protagonist of the story. However, the actor's new meeting with his mentor did not go well at all. The film received mostly negative reviews and ended up being ignored by the public.
Londonby Hunter Richards (2005)
Along with Chris Evans, Jessica Biel and Isla Fisher, he delved into this indie drama. The film served to show Staham that his acting skills go beyond shooting and kicking.
Chaosby Tony Giglio (2006)
Starring in the company of Ryan Phillippe and Wesley Snipes. Another heist with lots of action and mysteries to solve. The film was a resounding commercial failure.
Crankby Mark Nevoldine and Brian Taylor (2006)
One of the iconic films in Staham's filmography. With this thriller full of gangster film elements, the actor once again showed his acting talent. In 2009 a sequel to this story was released, with the same public success.
Warby Philip G. Atwell (2007)
Jet Li and Jason Staham met for the second time on the big screen. The result was a fast-paced action film that made huge profits for its filmmakers.
The bank jobby Roger Donalson (2008)
The film is based on an actual bank robbery in central London in 1971. Staham leads an unprofessional group of thieves who, against all odds, execute "the robbery of the century."
In the King's nameby Uwe Boll (2008)
Based on the video game Dungeer siege. Despite its large budget, the film was openly ignored by the majority of the public.
The death Raceby Paul WS Anderson (2008)
British director Paul WS Anderson took a temporary break from the zombies of the series resident evil. To do this, he entered within some particular careers inside a maximum security prison.
13, by Géla Babluami (2010)
Although commercially what he is best at is action cinema, Staham does not miss an opportunity to eventually delve into other genres.
A story of power, money and morality. The choral cast is completed, among others, by Michael Shannon, Sam Raley, 50 Cent and Alexander Skarsgard.
The mercenariesby Silvester Stallone (2010)
"Classic" action film, a tribute to the great heroes of the genre of the 1980s. The cast includes the names of Bruce Willis, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren and Mickey Rouke, among others.
To date, the franchise is in a trilogy.
The mechanicby Simon West (2011)
Staham was in charge of this remake of the eponymous film starring Charles Bronson in 1972. The film received mostly negative reviews, although the English actor's work was unanimously praised.
In 2016 a sequel was released, which featured Jessica Alba and Tommy Lee Jones in the cast.
elite killerby Gary Mickendry (2011)
Action and suspense alongside a luxurious cast including Oscar winner Robert De Niro and Clive Owen. The story is based on the book Feather men, written by the British Ranulph Fiennes.
The protectorby Gary Fleder (2013)
Scripted by Silvester Stallone, Staham steps into the shoes of a widowed former drug enforcement officer. To take care of her daughter, she moves to a small town, but plans go awry.
Spiesby Paul Feig (2015)
Along with Melissa McCarthy and Jude Law, she joined this crazy comedy full of unlikely situations. Praised by critics and celebrated by the public, Staham would show off his ability to make people laugh. He received a nomination for Best Actor in a Comedy at the Critic's Choice Movie Awards.
Saga Fast & Furious
Since 2013, with a cameo at the end of Fast & Furious 6, would join the cast of the hit action and speed franchise. Deckard Show, his character, is initially a ruthless and unscrupulous villain. However, in Fast & Furious 8, fights alongside Vin Diesel (Toretto) and company, facing super villain Charlize Theron.
Image sources: Famous People / 20Minutos / SensaCine.com