Action star Jet, in a nutshell

PELICAN

Think of a bird known for its large bill and coastal habitat—this one shares its name with a famous actor’s last name.

This clue plays on the name of action star Jet Li by shortening it to "Jet" and then hinting at "in a nutshell," which suggests a type of brief or compact reference. The wordplay comes from "pelican," a bird whose name sounds like "peel I can"—a phonetic nod to "peel" (like peeling a nut) and "I can" (a casual way to say "I am able"). The answer cleverly ties the actor’s first name to a bird while keeping the "in a nutshell" theme through the pun.