
Tony Jaa
Acting
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
2024Striking Rescue
Bai An
2023Expend4bles
Decha
2021Detective Chinatown 3
Jack Jaa
2020Monster Hunter
The Hunter
2020Jiu Jitsu
Kueng
2019Triple Threat
Payu
2018Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
Sadi the Warrior
2017xXx: Return of Xander Cage
Talon
2017Guardians of Martial Arts
Master Jaa
2017Paradox
Tak
2016Never Back Down: No Surrender
Tony Jaa
2015Furious 7
Kiet
2015SPL 2: A Time for Consequences
Chatchai
2014Skin Trade
Tony Vitayakul
2013The Protector 2
Kham
2010Ong Bak 3
Tien
2008Ong Bak 2
Tien
2007The Bodyguard 2
Piggy Bank Vendor
2005The Protector
Kham
2005Crying Tiger
Self (archive footage)
2004The Bodyguard
Supermarket Fighter
2003Ong-Bak
Ting
1996Mission Hunter II
1996Hard Gun
Sak