Extra timE - JaSon Statham

Jason Statham was born in Shirebrook, Derbyshire, on September 12, 1967.

He previously sold jewellery on street corners, before becoming a member of Britain’s national diving squad for 12 years. He later switched to modelling and was a poster boy for French Connection.

Guy Ritchie gave him his big break in Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels after learning about Statham’s past as a black market salesman. They later worked together again in Snatch.

He lent his voice to animated movie Gnomeo & Juliet, as Tybalt.

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Guy ritchie, left, with Jason Statham