'You always inspire': Sylvester Stallone presents Jackie Chan with honourary Oscar... as Arnold Schwarzenegger also pays tribute

By Justin Enriquez For Dailymail.com

Published: 22:03 EST, 13 November 2016 | Updated: 02:44 EST, 14 November 2016

He is a living legend in the movie world.

So it was only natural that Jackie Chan be recognised by some of the most famous action men of all time.

The 62-year-old actor was the recipient of an honourary Oscar Award at the 8th Annual Governors Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday night.

Game recognise game: Jackie Chan accepted an honourary Oscar Award from Sylvester Stallone at the 8th Annual Governors Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday night

It was a momentous event at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center as he was given the shiny gold trophy by fellow iconic action man Sylvester Stallone.

The 70-year-old actor known for his role in the Rocky franchise even raised Jackie's arm and pointed to him as a sign of respect.

The Rumble In The Bronx star definitely gave his all in his performances as he said during his acceptance speech: 'After 56 years in the film industry, making more than 200 films -- I broke so many bones -- finally this is mine!'

Happy night: The 62-year-old actor finally received Hollywood's biggest prize at the event at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center

Ecstatic: Jackie said: 'After 56 years in the film industry, making more than 200 films -- I broke so many bones -- finally this is mine!'

Pals: Jackie and the 70-year-old actor hammed it up backstage after the presentation

Champs: After the event Sly took to his Instagram to post this photo with the caption: 'The great Jackie Chan. One of a kind. Hopefully we will be working together real soon! We still very much love what we do… even if it still does HURT!'

He also roused  the audience with an anecdote about realizing how badly he wanted an Academy Award after going to Stallone's house 23 years earlier and touching, kissing and smelling the American actor's Oscar statuette. 

 After the event Sly took to his Instagram to share a photo of he and Jackie from the event as he even hinted a possible project together.

The Rambo actor wrote: 'The great Jackie Chan. One of a kind. Hopefully we will be working together real soon! We still very much love what we do… even if it still does HURT!'

Touching: Arnold Schwarzenegger also took to the picture-sharing sight to post this throwback photo from their 2004 flick Around The World in 180 Days

Dapper: The 69-year-old actor was at the event in a black suit with a white dress shirt and blue tie

Seal of approval: Tom Hanks also gushed about the native of Hong Kong as he told AFP at the event: 'Jackie Chan has the wisdom of the East and the discipline of a master martial artist.'

They were not the only action movie royalty in attendance as Arnold Schwarzenegger also shared the table with them during the event.

The 69-year-old former Governor of California also took to the picture-sharing social media to post a throwback image on set of 2004 flick Around the World in 80 Days.

He wrote: 'Congratulations to my great friend Jackie Chan on his fantastic honor - after 200 movies, you certainly deserve this Oscar. You always inspire.'

Jackie's Rush Hour co-star Chris Tucker was also on stage as he recognised the veteran actor for his contributions to the film industry. 

Dynamic duo:Jackie's Rush Hour co-star Chris Tucker was also on stage as he recognised the veteran actor for his contributions to the film industry

Bonding: The two had a grand time on stage together 

Working relationship: The 45-year-old actor was more than happy to be there for his pal

Tom Hanks also gushed about the native of Hong Kong as he told AFP at the event: 'Jackie Chan has the wisdom of the East and the discipline of a master martial artist.'

Chan, known for his comic timing and acrobatic fighting style, has appeared in around 200 movies since becoming a child actor in his native Hong Kong in the 1960s.

He broke out to American audiences with 1996's Rumble In The Bronx and has made his name with films including Shanghai Noon, The Tuxedo, Kung Fu Panda, The Karate Kid and the Rush Hour franchise.

Showing his style: Jackie looked handsome in all black

Big night: Along with Jackie, Frederick Wiseman, Anne V. Coates and Lynn Stalmaster - pictured from left to right - were all honoured for their work in film

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