Tony Jaa
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1976-02-05 (49 years old)
Place of Birth
Surin, Thailand
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.
Known For
Acting
(2024)
Striking Rescue
as Bai An
(2023)
Expend4bles
as Decha
(2021)
Detective Chinatown 3
as Jack Jaa
(2020)
Monster Hunter
as The Hunter
(2020)
Jiu Jitsu
as Kueng
(2019)
Triple Threat
as Payu
(2018)
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
as Sadi the Warrior
(2017)
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
as Talon
(2017)
Paradox
as Tak
(2017)
Guardians of Martial Arts
as Master Jaa
(2016)
Never Back Down: No Surrender
as Tony Jaa
(2015)
Furious 7
as Kiet
(2015)
SPL 2: A Time for Consequences
as Chatchai
(2014)
Skin Trade
as Tony Vitayakul
(2013)
The Protector 2
as Kham
(2010)
Ong Bak 3
as Tien
(2008)
Ong Bak 2
as Tien
(2007)
The Bodyguard 2
as Piggy Bank Vendor
(2005)
The Protector
as Kham
(2005)
Crying Tiger
as Self (archive footage)
(2005)
(2004)
The Bodyguard
as Supermarket Fighter
(2003)
Ong Bak
as Ting
(1997)
(1996)
(1996)
Hard Gun
as Sak
(1994)
(1994)
(1992)
Crew
(2010)
Ong Bak 3
Director, Writer, Producer, Story
(2008)
Ong Bak 2
Director, Producer, Writer
(2005)
The Protector
Martial Arts Choreographer
(2003)
Ong Bak
Martial Arts Choreographer
(1997)
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
Stunt Double