Tony Jaa
Known For
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.
Most Known For
Furious 7
as Kiet
Expend4bles
as Decha
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
as Talon
Striking Rescue
as Bai An
Detective Chinatown
as Jack Jaa
Ong-Bak
as Ting
The Protector
as Kham
Monster Hunter
as The Hunter
Never Back Down: No Surrender
as Tony Jaa
Ong Bak 2
as Tien
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
as Sadi the Warrior
Triple Threat
as Payu
The Art of Action
as Self
Ong Bak 3
as Tien
SPL 2: A Time for Consequences
as Chatchai
Detective Chinatown 3
as Jack Jaa
Paradox
as Tak
The Protector 2
as Kham
Skin Trade
as Tony Vitayakul
Jiu Jitsu
as Kueng