He is one of the most recognized action stars in the world and is known for his tough performances as a leading man.
But the actor, now 56, looks unrecognisable in two raunchy music videos from the 1990s, where he was seen half-naked, greased up on a speedo and dancing.
Most of his fans won’t know that he appeared in The Shamen’s Comin’ On and Erasure’s Run to the Sun, before conquering Hollywood.
Eagle-eyed social media users found the hilarious clips in 2015 and they quickly went viral as people couldn’t believe the actor’s unusual past career choice.
The actor also tried out to play for American soccer club Hollywood United FC, a top-flight soccer club based in Los Angeles that was founded by Sex Pistol guitarist Steve Jones, but can you guess who he is?
The actor, 56, looks unrecognizable in two raunchy music videos from the 1990s. Can you guess who he is?
Most of her fans won’t know that she appeared in The Shamen’s Comin’ On (pictured above) and Erasure’s Run to the Sun, before conquering Hollywood.
In the video for Run To The Sun, he is head to toe in metallic silver body paint as he unleashes his dance moves.
That’s right, it’s Jason Statham, who was showing off his moves in funky music videos.
The actor and martial artist seems far removed from his tough guy persona, and is now known for his gritty roles in blockbuster action films.
Breaking into the industry is tough, so before the glitz and glamour, it’s no surprise that Jason has tried his hand at a few other options outside of acting.
Clips of the Hollywood star sporting leopard-print underwear and dancing to music have resurfaced numerous times over the years and provided viewers with laughs.
In the Run To The Sun video, she appears head to toe in metallic silver body paint as she unleashes her dance moves.
But aside from her music video debut, the star almost took a completely different career direction.
It would not be until 1998 that he would make his acting debut in the aforementioned Guy Ritchie project, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.
Eight years earlier, the 23-year-old was in Auckland competing in the Commonwealth Games.
That’s right, it’s Jason Statham, who was showing off his moves in funky music videos.
The actor and martial artist seems far removed from his tough-guy persona, now famous for his daring roles in blockbuster action films (pictured, The Beekeeper).
Continuing his love for sport, the actor plays football for Hollywood United FC (pictured in 2007)
At 23, Jason Statham was in Auckland competing in the Commonwealth Games.
She achieved a top 10 finish in the one-metre springboard, and then took two 11th-place finishes in the three-metre and 10-metre platforms respectively.
Representing England, the Death Race star was actually a professional diver.
It was an admirable attempt by the star, who performed at three separate events.
She achieved a top 10 finish in the one-metre springboard, and followed that up with two 11th-place finishes in the three-metre and 10-metre platforms respectively.
Statham has credited his career in sports as part of the reason he has been so successful on the big screen, telling the BBC in 2008: “I think what I didn’t achieve (in sports) helped me focus.” more and take my acting career more seriously.
While many may not be aware of Statham’s past as a diver, his interest in the sport won’t come as a surprise.
The Derbyshire-born star, who appears in many of his films, has practised martial arts including kickboxing and karate.
Despite appearing in many hits throughout his acting career, including The Expendables, Transformers and the Fast & Furious franchise, the one sore point that remains is his inability to attend the Olympics.
“It’s a bit painful that I never made it to the Olympics,” Jason Statham said during one of his film premieres after Jack Laugher and Chris Mears became the first Britons to win an Olympic gold medal in nailed in Rio 2016.
‘They deserve it. Divers are fantastic now,’ added Statham. ‘I started too late. It probably wasn’t my thing. I should have done a different sport.’
Continuing his love of sport, the actor plays football for Hollywood United FC, with players like Robbie Williams and Gordon Ramsay reportedly also giving it a go.
