Tony Jaa
Born: 1976-02-05 in Surin, Thailand
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2024
- Striking Rescue as Bai An
2023
- Expend4bles as Decha
2021
- Detective Chinatown 3 as Jack Jaa
2020
- Detective Chinatown as Jack Jaa
- Monster Hunter as The Hunter
- The Art of Action as Self
- Jiu Jitsu as Kueng
2019
- Triple Threat as Payu
2018
- Master Z: Ip Man Legacy as Sadi the Warrior
2017
- xXx: Return of Xander Cage as Talon
- Paradox as Tak
- Guardians of Martial Arts as Master Jaa
2016
- Never Back Down: No Surrender as Tony Jaa
2015
- Furious 7 as Kiet
- SPL 2: A Time for Consequences as Chatchai
2014
- Skin Trade as Tony Vitayakul
2013
- The Protector 2 as Kham
2010
- Ong Bak 3 as Tien
2008
- Ong Bak 2 as Tien
2007
- The Bodyguard 2 as Piggy Bank Vendor
2005
- The Protector as Kham
- The Road to Glory: The Making of Ong-Bak
- Crying Tiger as Self (archive footage)
2004
- The Bodyguard as Supermarket Fighter
2003
- Ong-Bak as Ting
1997
- Mortal Kombat: Annihilation ... (Stunt Double)
- Puta khatha thalom khon
1996
- Hard Gun as Sak
- Mission Hunter II