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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The Bodyguard 2
as Piggy Bank Vendor
2007
Spirited Killer
1994
The Protector
as Kham
2005
Ong-Bak
as Ting
2003
Crying Tiger
as Self (archive footage)
2005
Ong Bak 3
as Tien
2010
Ong Bak 2
as Tien
2008
Mission Hunter II
1996
Hard Gun
as Sak
1996
Never Back Down: No Surrender
as Tony Jaa
2016
The Protector 2
as Kham
2013
The Bodyguard
as Supermarket Fighter
2004
Furious 7
as Kiet
2015
Skin Trade
as Tony Vitayakul
2014
SPL 2: A Time for Consequences
as Chatchai
2015
The Rowdy Bunch
1994
Puta khatha thalom khon
1997
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
as Talon
2017
Triple Threat
as Payu
2019
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
as Sadi the Warrior
2018
