Veteran Chinese actor Jackie Chan is going to receive a lifetime achievement Oscar.

    The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that the 62-year-old will join documentary maker Frederick Wiseman, British film editor Anne V. Coates and casting director Lynn Stalmaster as recipients* of its 2016 Governors Awards.

    Each will get an honorary Oscar statuette* recognizing their lifetime contribution to film at a gala in Los Angeles in November.

    Chan made his movie debut at the age of 8, and has acted, written and directed over 30 martial arts films.

    He has yet to win an Oscar.

    Chan himself is in Taipei as part of the filming for his latest effort called “Bleeding Steel,” which is a sci-fi/action film.

    In it, Chan plays a special force agent who has to protect a woman from a criminal organization.

    Chan admits the role has forced him out of his comfort zone.

    (SD-Agencies)