Tony Jaa
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.
Acting
Movie
Furious 7
as Kiet
2015
Movie
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
as Talon
2017
Movie
Monster Hunter
as The Hunter
2020
Movie
Ong-Bak
as Ting
2003
Movie
Expend4bles
as Decha
2023
Movie
The Protector
as Kham
2005
Movie
Ong Bak 2
as Tien
2008
Movie
Jiu Jitsu
as Kueng
2020
Movie
Triple Threat
as Payu
2019
Movie
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
as Sadi the Warrior
2018
Movie
Never Back Down: No Surrender
as Tony Jaa
2016
Movie
Ong Bak 3
as Tien
2010
Movie
The Protector 2
as Kham
2013
Movie
Skin Trade
as Tony Vitayakul
2014
Movie
SPL 2: A Time for Consequences
as Chatchai
2015
Movie
Paradox
as Tak
2017
Movie
Striking Rescue
as Bai An
2024
Movie
Detective Chinatown 3
as Jack Jaa
2021
Movie
The Bodyguard
as Supermarket Fighter
2004
Movie
The Bodyguard 2
as Piggy Bank Vendor
2007
TV
Detective Chinatown
as Jack Jaa
2020
Movie
Guardians of Martial Arts
as Master Jaa
2017
Movie
Spirited Killer
1994
Movie
Mission Hunter II
1996
