Tony Jaa
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
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Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business
2026
Striking Rescue
2024
as Bai An
Expend4bles
2023
as Decha
Detective Chinatown 3
2021
as Jack Jaa
Monster Hunter
2020
as The Hunter
Jiu Jitsu
2020
as Kueng
Triple Threat
2019
as Payu
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
2018
as Sadi the Warrior
Guardians of Martial Arts
2017
as Master Jaa
Paradox
2017
as Tak
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
2017
as Talon
Never Back Down: No Surrender
2016
as Tony Jaa
SPL 2: A Time for Consequences
2015
as Chatchai
Furious 7
2015
as Kiet
Skin Trade
2014
as Tony Vitayakul
The Protector 2
2013
as Kham
Ong Bak 3
2010
as Tien
Ong Bak 2
2008
as Tien
The Bodyguard 2
2007
as Piggy Bank Vendor
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The Road to Glory: The Making of Ong-Bak
2005
The Protector
2005
as Kham
Crying Tiger
2005
as Self (archive footage)
The Bodyguard
2004
as Supermarket Fighter
Ong-Bak
2003
as Ting