Tony Jaa
Acting
Born: February 5, 1976 (age 50) · Surin, Thailand
Highest Rated
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.
Known for
Furious 7
2015
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
2017
Monster Hunter
2020
Expend4bles
2023
Ong-Bak
2003
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
1997
The Protector
2005
Ong Bak 2
2008
Jiu Jitsu
2020
Triple Threat
2019
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
2018
Ong Bak 3
2010
Photos (4)
Movies (26)
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
Talon
Furious 7
Kiet
Expend4bles
Decha
Ong-Bak
Ting
Striking Rescue
Bai An
The Protector
Kham
Monster Hunter
The Hunter
Triple Threat
Payu
Never Back Down: No Surrender
Tony Jaa
SPL 2: A Time for Consequences
Chatchai
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
Sadi the Warrior
Ong Bak 2
Tien
Paradox
Tak
The Protector 2
Kham
Ong Bak 3
Tien
Jiu Jitsu
Kueng
The Bodyguard
Supermarket Fighter
Skin Trade
Tony Vitayakul
Detective Chinatown 3
Jack Jaa
The Bodyguard 2
Piggy Bank Vendor
Guardians of Martial Arts
Master Jaa
Mission Hunter II
1996
Siamese Lion
1992
Spirited Killer
1994
Hard Gun
Sak
The Rowdy Bunch
1994
