Tony Jaa
Acting
Born: 1976-02-05 in Surin, Thailand
Biography
Tatchakorn Yeerum, better known Tony Jaa, is a martial artist, actor, and director who transformed Thai action cinema with his intense, acrobatic fighting style. Inspired by Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li, he trained in Muay Thai and gymnastics, developing a breathtaking mix of speed, agility, and raw power. Jaa got his start in the film industry as a stunt double in Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997), where his impressive athleticism caught the eye of director Panna Rittikrai. Under Rittikrai’s mentorship, Jaa honed his craft and eventually starred in Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior (2003). The film, featuring real, wire-free stunts and bone-crunching Muay Thai, revolutionized Thai action cinema and gained worldwide acclaim.
Known For
Furious 7
Kiet
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
Talon
Expend4bles
Decha
Detective Chinatown
Jack Jaa
Monster Hunter
The Hunter
Ong-Bak
Ting
The Protector
Kham
Striking Rescue
Bai An
Ong Bak 2
Tien
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
Sadi the Warrior
Never Back Down: No Surrender
Tony Jaa
Ong Bak 3
Tien
Triple Threat
Payu
Paradox
Tak
SPL 2: A Time for Consequences
Chatchai
The Protector 2
Kham
Jiu Jitsu
Kueng
The Art of Action
Self
Detective Chinatown 3
Jack Jaa
The Bodyguard
Supermarket Fighter
Skin Trade
Tony Vitayakul
The Bodyguard 2
Piggy Bank Vendor
Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business
Mission Hunter II
Untitled Amazon MGM action project
Guardians of Martial Arts
Master Jaa
Nonstop
Spirited Killer
Puta khatha thalom khon
Hard Gun
Sak
The Rowdy Bunch
Siamese Lion
Crying Tiger
Self (archive footage)