Actor
Tony Jaa
50 years · Surin, Thailand · 29 films
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.
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Filmography 27
Striking Rescue
2024 · Bai An
On Plex
Expend4bles
2023 · Decha
On MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
Detective Chinatown 3
2021 · Jack Jaa
Monster Hunter
2020 · The Hunter
On Hulu
Jiu Jitsu
2020 · Kueng
Triple Threat
2019 · Payu
On Plex
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
2018 · Sadi the Warrior
On Hulu
Guardians of Martial Arts
2017 · Master Jaa
Paradox
2017 · Tak
On WeTV
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
2017 · Talon
On Tubi TV
Never Back Down: No Surrender
2016 · Tony Jaa
On Tubi TV
SPL 2: A Time for Consequences
2015 · Chatchai
On Plex
Furious 7
2015 · Kiet
On Netflix
Skin Trade
2014 · Tony Vitayakul
On Hoopla
The Protector 2
2013 · Kham
On Philo
Ong Bak 3
2010 · Tien, Director
On Philo
Ong Bak 2
2008 · Tien, Director
On Philo
The Bodyguard 2
2007 · Piggy Bank Vendor
On Philo
The Protector
2005 · Kham
On Plex
Crying Tiger
2005 · Self (archive footage)
The Bodyguard
2004 · Supermarket Fighter
On VIX
Ong-Bak
2003 · Ting
On Philo
Mission Hunter II
1996 · Actor
On Tubi TV
Hard Gun
1996 · Sak
On Tubi TV