Tony Jaa
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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
Credits
xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017)
as Talon
Furious 7 (2015)
as Kiet
Expend4bles (2023)
as Decha
Ong-Bak (2003)
as Ting
Monster Hunter (2020)
as The Hunter
Striking Rescue (2024)
as Bai An
The Protector (2005)
as Kham
Ong Bak 2 (2008)
as Tien
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2018)
as Sadi the Warrior
Triple Threat (2019)
as Payu
Never Back Down: No Surrender (2016)
as Tony Jaa
SPL 2: A Time for Consequences (2015)
as Chatchai
Ong Bak 3 (2010)
as Tien
Paradox (2017)
as Tak
The Protector 2 (2013)
as Kham
Jiu Jitsu (2020)
as Kueng
Detective Chinatown 3 (2021)
as Jack Jaa
Skin Trade (2014)
as Tony Vitayakul
The Bodyguard (2004)
as Supermarket Fighter
The Bodyguard 2 (2007)
as Piggy Bank Vendor
Guardians of Martial Arts (2017)
as Master Jaa
Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business (2026)
Actor
Untitled Amazon MGM action project (—)
Actor
Mission Hunter II (1996)
Actor
Nonstop (—)
Actor
Hard Gun (1996)
as Sak
Siamese Lion (1992)
Actor
The Rowdy Bunch (1994)
Actor
Spirited Killer (1994)
Actor
Puta khatha thalom khon (1997)
Actor
Crying Tiger (2005)
as Self (archive footage)
The Road to Glory: The Making of Ong-Bak (2005)
Actor