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.
Top Filmography
Furious 7
2015 // MOVIE
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
2017 // MOVIE
Monster Hunter
2020 // MOVIE
Ong-Bak
2003 // MOVIE
Expend4bles
2023 // MOVIE
The Protector
2005 // MOVIE
Ong Bak 2
2008 // MOVIE
Jiu Jitsu
2020 // MOVIE
Triple Threat
2019 // MOVIE
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
2018 // MOVIE
Never Back Down: No Surrender
2016 // MOVIE
Ong Bak 3
2010 // MOVIE
The Protector 2
2013 // MOVIE
Skin Trade
2014 // MOVIE
SPL 2: A Time for Consequences
2015 // MOVIE