Tony Jaa

About

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 7Movie • 2015xXx: Return of Xander CageMovie • 2017Ong-BakMovie • 2003Detective ChinatownSeries • 2020Expend4blesMovie • 2023Monster HunterMovie • 2020Never Back Down: No SurrenderMovie • 2016The ProtectorMovie • 2005Ong Bak 2Movie • 2008Mortal Kombat: AnnihilationMovie • 1997Striking RescueMovie • 2024Master Z: Ip Man LegacyMovie • 2018Triple ThreatMovie • 2019ParadoxMovie • 2017Detective Chinatown 3Movie • 2021Ong Bak 3Movie • 2010Jiu JitsuMovie • 2020SPL 2: A Time for ConsequencesMovie • 2015Skin TradeMovie • 2014The Protector 2Movie • 2013The BodyguardMovie • 2004Guardians of Martial ArtsMovie • 2017The Bodyguard 2Movie • 2007