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
Furious 7
2015
Expend4bles
2023
Detective Chinatown
2020
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
2017
Striking Rescue
2024
Ong-Bak
2003
The Art of Action
2020
SPL 2: A Time for Consequences
2015
Monster Hunter
2020
The Protector
2005
Never Back Down: No Surrender
2016
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
2018
Detective Chinatown 3
2021
Paradox
2017
Triple Threat
2019