Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)

Way to launch an acting career! Guy Ritchie spotted Statham when he was working as a model for French Connection (having already been a top diver; he represented Britain at the 1990 Commonwealth Games), and reckoned he’d be perfect for the role of a con artist. It may have been Statham’s real-life past as a street-corner perfume seller that clinched it. The film was huge, and the 31-year-old Brit was on the map.

Read more

The highs and lows of Jason Statham

We chart the hits and many misses of the accent-mangling Cockney action man

Wednesday July 30 2014

Share

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email WhatsApp

Advertising

Been there, done that? Think again, my friend.

Sign up to our newsletter to enjoy Chicago without spending a thing (as well as options when you're feeling flush).

By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions.

🙌
Awesome, you're subscribed!

Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon!

Been there, done that? Think again, my friend.

Sign up to our newsletter to enjoy Chicago without spending a thing (as well as options when you're feeling flush).

By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions.

🙌
Awesome, you're subscribed!

Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon!

You may also like

You may also like

Advertising

Get us in your inbox

By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions.

🙌 Awesome, you're subscribed!

Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon!

facebook twitter instagram pinterest spotify

© 2025 Time Out England Limited and affiliated companies owned by Time Out Group Plc. All rights reserved. Time Out is a registered trademark of Time Out Digital Limited.