Article: `Transporter 2' star Jason Statham relishes action-hero status.

Byline: Daniel Fienberg

LOS ANGELES _ Indiana Jones hasn't cracked his bullwhip in more than 15 years. John McClane hasn't helped anybody die with any difficulty in 10. The Terminator is the governor of California and James Bond is a mystery man. Where are the action heroes of yesteryear?

Jason Statham isn't one to shy away from the "action hero" label.

"There's nothing wrong with it," he admits. "It's nice. It's a funny title to wear actually. Once you start doing stuff and doing your own stunts you are considered an action hero. It's not a label I'm trying to build. I'm trying to mix things up and do other movies as well."

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