Britain’s favorite action star Jason Statham is trading rainy London for the beaches of Malibu. He’s opened up his wallet to the tune of $11 million for an ocean front compound behind the gates of the famed Malibu Colony.

The Transporter and Crank star purchased a wood and glass contemporary with three bedrooms and four baths in the main house and a two bedroom, one bath guest house.  There’s a courtyard and spa and the required state-of-the-art kitchen.   It’s all the perfect setting for entertaining neighbors Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy, and fellow Brits Sting and Trudie.

Jason’s next flick is a violent thriller with Mickey Rourke called 13.  It comes out early in 2010.