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