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