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Jason Statham

( Mark Boster / LAT / January 29, 2013 )

Geoff Boucher, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

Jason Statham's Tough Guy Hall of Fame

Jason Statham isn't just an action-movie actor; he's also an intense fan of the genre. He gave us a rundown of the two-fisted stars who matter most to him. Although there were some obvious choices (such as his co-star in the new film "War," martial arts legend Jet Li), there were a couple of surprises, among them a certain Mafia-movie icon better known for driving taxis than blowing them up.