Actor

Tony Jaa

February 5, 1976 · Surin, Thailand

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.

Notable work

7.2
Furious 7 (2015)
as Kiet
6.1
xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017)
as Talon
6.5
Monster Hunter (2020)
as The Hunter
6
Expend4bles (2023)
as Decha
7.2
Ong-Bak (2003)
as Ting
7.1
The Protector (2005)
as Kham
6.5
Ong Bak 2 (2008)
as Tien and Director and Writer
4.8
Jiu Jitsu (2020)
as Kueng
6.4
Triple Threat (2019)
as Payu
6.5
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2018)
as Sadi the Warrior
7
Never Back Down: No Surrender (2016)
as Tony Jaa
6.1
Ong Bak 3 (2010)
as Tien and Director and Writer

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