She appeared with jackie chan in the romantic comedy boh lei chun 1999 gorgeous. Jason statham is an english actor and film producer. The transporter 2002 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and. The transporter cast the transporter star cast is very amazing but however future will tell whether this cast list is good enough to make this movie a super hit or not. British director performerp242801guy ritchieguyritchie frequently attributes the success of his unorthodox crime films 1998s featurev168199lock, stock, and two smoking barrelslockstockandtwosmokingbarrels, 2000s. Throughout his film career, statham has regularly performed his own stage combat and stunts born in derbyshire, england, he began practicing kung fu, kickboxing and.
Gianni chellini is the main antagonist of the 2005 film transporter 2 involvement edit. It was coproduced by the french atlantique productions and the canadian boutique entertainment company qvf, inc. Gianni chellini is the main antagonist of the 2005 film transporter 2. The film stars jason statham as frank martin, a driver for hire a. The transporter cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. Chris vance net worth, biography, wife, actor, art, children. The fastpaced action movie is again set in the criminal underworld in france, where frank martin is known as the transporter, because he is the best driver and mercenary money can buy. He is a supporting antagonist in the 2005 action film transporter 2 events in transporter 2 edit. Statham appeared in various united states films, some the films as leading role are the transporter, death race, crank, the bank job and war. The actorathletes name is now synonymous with the bmovie action flicks that are peppered throughout each and every movie year most prominently in series like the transporter or crank. This list of transporter 2 actors includes any transporter 2 actresses and all other actors from the film.
It is the fourth film in the transporter franchise, a prequel to the previous films and soft reboot of the series, and the first film to be distributed by europacorp in north america, but features a new cast, with ed. He has also been a fashion model, black market salesman and finally of course, actor. With jason statham, qi shu, matt schulze, francois berleand. Le transporteur 2 is an englishlanguage french 2005 actionthriller film directed by louis leterrier.
The new transporter trilogy is helmed by brick mansion director camille delamarre. Jason statham is an english actor born on 12 september 1967 in derbyshire of england, he. Contentsshow origin he was born in the united states sometime in 1971. The transporter was a subspace device capable of almost instantaneously transporting an object from one location to another, by using matterenergy conversion to transform matter into energy, then beaming it to or from a chamber where it is reconverted back into its original pattern. Jason statham was born in shirebrook, derbyshire, to eileen yates, a dancer, and barry statham, a street merchant and lounge singer. He is the son of barry statham and eileen yates statham, his father and mother. The transporter 2002 cast then and now 2018 youtube. Produced by 7 music by 1 cinematography by 2 film editing by 1 casting by 1 production. To do so, chellini has the intention to kidnapping his child, jack billings, is to administer the.
He is a doctor and scientist affiliated to gianni chellini who, alongside dimitri, made the virus intended to be injected to jack billings, the child of the politician jefferson billings. Driver and muscle for hire frank martin returns in this sequel to the 2002 boxoffice hit. Transporter 2 2005 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Aug 10, 2018 passionate and enthusiastic actor, jason statham was born on 26th july 1967. If you took acting away from me, id stop breathing. In this installment, he meets anna and they attempt to take down a group of ruthless russian human traffickers who also have kidnapped franks father. Transporter 2 cast list, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Frank is hired to transport packages for unknown clients and has made a very good living doing so. You can view additional information about each transporter 2 actor on this list, such as when and where they were born. Jason statham is an actor who broke into film with 1998s lock, stock.
To do so, chellini has the intention to kidnapping his child, jack billings, is to administer the virus that was created by his employees. Jason statham is an english actor born on 12 september 1967 in derbyshire of england, he is a famous actor in hollywood and in europe. I due superpiedi quasi piatti lo zoppo e il sordomuto. He is a second actor who played frank martin after jason statham in transporter. Oct 11, 2002 directed by louis leterrier, corey yuen. Aug 01, 2005 the film is based around private chauffeur and exspecial forces agent frank martin.
No namesfrank doesnt want to know whom hes working for, or what hes transporting. Frank martin jason statham is a former specialforces officer who will transport anything anywhere for. The transporter 2002 here we have director jet li and the combination of the latest attempt by the french oneman film industry luc besson to produce a film that keeps you on the edge of your seat and especially throughout the film, where you get to see jason statham do some totally awesome and very dramatic. Rise to business at some point, wall street became a real estate developer and a wealthy but unscrupulous businessman. Born in taiwan, qi shu has won the prestigious golden horse award in taiwan regarded as the east asian oscar for best supporting actress in 1998. Le transporteur is an englishlanguage french actionthriller film franchise, comprising four films released between 2002 and 2015, and a television series. Transporter 4 will star ed skrein in jason statham role. Sonovich is a doctor and scientist affiliated to columbian wealthy criminal, gianni chellini, who, alongside dimitri, made the virus intended to be injected to jack billings, the child of the politician jefferson billings.
In fact, statham has so many singleword or the titles on his filmography that its little surprise that some of them are already being tapped for reboots. His military background includes operations in and out of lebanon, syria and sudan. Le transporteur is a 2002 englishlanguage french actionthriller film directed by corey yuen and louis leterrier who is credited as artistic director on the film, and written by luc besson, who was inspired by bmw films the hire series. British actor ed skrein is on the verge of becoming a household name internationally. He was a diver on the british national diving team and finished twelfth in the world championships in 1992. He was in the role of jack gallagher for the fox series called mental and of james whistler in the prison break. Game of thrones star to succeed statham in transporter reboot. Gianni was hired to eliminate politician jefferson billings, who tries to stop drug trafficking. The transporter star cast, actor, actress and director name. She has also received a golden horse award for best leading actress in 2005. Played by wellknown uk actor jason statham snatch, the italian job, cellular, he specializes in transporting dubious packages and other sophisticated driving jobs. When dimitri was contaminated with the virus, he wants to force.
While working as a hairdresser at a salon, she was discovered by luc besson, the cowriter of transporter 3, in new york, when she crossed a street. Jason statham is very cool in the lead and its he that makes this a decent film. Transporter 2 2005 cast and crew mercenary frank martin jason statham has accepted a job that seems easy enough, as chauffeur and bodyguard to young jack hunter clary, son of crusading. Other action films he has starred in include war, death race, furious 7, spy and the expendables films. He retires from this after becoming fatigued and disenchanted with his. Frank martin is the main protagonist of the films and television series the transporter. Jason statham full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The transporter franchise is set to roll again with game of thrones star ed skrein replacing jason statham in the role of frank martin, the taciturn tough guy on a mission to move dangerous cargo. Frank martin, who transports packages for unknown clients, is asked to move a package that soon begins moving, and complications arise. Why jason statham bailed on the transporter franchise. The transporter cast then and now jason statham youtube. Frank martin jason statham is a former special forces officer who lives. Matthew avery modine born march 22, 1959 is an american actor, activist and filmmaker, who rose to prominence through his role as united states marine corps private joker in full metal jacket. Written by robert mark kamen and coproducer luc besson, it is the sequel to the transporter 2002, and stars jason statham, alessandro gassman, amber valletta, kate nauta, francois berleand, matthew modine, and jason flemyng.
Apr 03, 2015 jason statham carried the transporter franchise for three films and a video short titled special delivery. Jason statham carried the transporter franchise for three films and a video short titled special delivery. The actor athletes name is now synonymous with the bmovie action flicks that are peppered throughout each and every movie year most prominently in series like the transporter or crank. The film was released on 4 september 2015 in the united states and 9 september in france. The film spawned two sequels, transporter 2 2005 and transporter 3 2008. For instance, the movie will explore martins relationship with his father, whose role. Jason statham plays frank martin in the first three movies, a professional freelance courier driver for hire. The squire of gothos, the savage curtain alternate names for the transporter included matter stream. What is the name of the english actor in the film transporter. Le transporteur is a 2002 englishlanguage french actionthriller. Typecast as the antihero, he is known for his actionthriller roles and portraying tough, irredeemable, and machiavellian characters. Already well known for his significant presence as daario naharis in game of thrones he ventures into new territory on friday september 4 taking over from jason statham in the leading role in the latest installment in the transporter film franchise.
The transporter refueled 2015 cast and crew moviefone. Le transporteur is a 2002 englishlanguage french actionthriller film directed by corey yuen and louis leterrier who is credited as artistic director on the project, and written by luc besson, who was inspired by bmw films the hire series. My name is nobody western english free and full movie henry fonda hd spaghetti western duration. Outside his rap career, he is known for his roles as daario naharis in the third season of game of thrones, frank martin jr. Transporter 3 cast and crew check out hollywood movie transporter 3 cast and crew details, star cast information. As it turns out, both statham and the studio wanted to. It is the third and final installment in the original trilogy of the transporter franchise. The transporter drives the luxury audi a8 sedan audiworld. Sonovich is a supporting antagonist in transporter 2. This thrilling drama is adapted from the popular action movie series the transporter 1, 2, 3 with jason statham. Though ray stevenson is a champ as per usual, the film itself feels lazy. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. The first film in the series to be directed by olivier megaton, it continues the story of.
He is portrayed as a former special forces operative who was a team leader of a search and destroy unit. The transporter 2002 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. After making a big impression in guy ritchies first two films lock, stock and two smoking barrels and snatch, he would go on to define his career with the transporter and crank action franchises, and audiences are now used to seeing the. Transporter refuelled is no transporter 2, and ed skrein is no jason statham. Throughout his film career, statham has regularly performed his own stage combat and stunts. Dec 02, 2016 my name is nobody western english free and full movie henry fonda hd spaghetti western duration. Jason statham is all over the place, kicking ass in highoctane action films, and even stretching into comedy with the espionage send up spy. He was close childhood friends with famous football. Events in transporter 2 when dimitri was contaminated with the virus, he wants to force sonovich to administer the antidote but is killed by frank. Produced by 7 music by 1 cinematography by 2 film editing by 1 casting by 1 production design by 1 art direction by 5 set decoration by 1 costume design by 1 makeup department 11 production management 12 second unit director or assistant.
The film stars jason statham as frank martin, a driver for hirea mercenary transporter who will deliver anything, anywhere, no. The transporter collection the movie database tmdb. At the small age, he began his career with an actor. Statham himself is an accomplished martial artist, allowing him to do all the combat scenes involving frank. Wall street real name darren bettencourt was an american businessmanhuman trafficker, the righthand man of mr. Jason statham list of movies and tv shows tv guide. He was the guest star for burn notice where she was mason gilroy and for dexter. Transporter reboot replaces jason statham with game of. Le transporteur 3 is a 2008 englishlanguage french actionthriller film. The film is based around private chauffeur and exspecial forces agent frank martin. Transporter 3 cast and crew, transporter 3 hollywood movie. Kwai and the secondary antagonist of the transporter. Her parents moved with her from russia to new york when she was 17 years old, and she continues to reside in new york. He was born and raised in shirebrook, derbyshire the city of england.
Involvement gianni was hired to eliminate politician jefferson billings, who tries to stop drug trafficking. Jason statham at an event for the transporter 2002 jason statham in the transporter 2002 brad pitt at. The 2002 film the transporter saw jason statham stake his claim as possibly the best bald action star since bruce willis well, maybe tied with vin diesel. Transporter 3 starring jason statham, natalya rudakova in lead and directed by. If you are talking about the transporter movies staring jason statham then there are 3 heroins, one for each movie. Thus, the boy transmits the virus to all his entourage of which billings. Here it is chris vance who plays the role of frank martin, a criminal facilitator. The transporter refueled 2015 cast and crew frank martin is living a less perilous lifestyle, or so he thinks, transporting classified packages for questionable people. An outlaw finds his life becoming all the more dangerous when he turns against a gang of criminals in this action drama. The film stars jason statham as frank martin, a driver for hirea mercenary transporter who will deliver anything, anywhere. Action film star who gained popularity from his roles in the transporter film series and snatch.