
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.
Acting (27 movies)

The Bodyguard 2
2007

Spirited Killer
1994

The Protector
2005

Ong-Bak
2003

Crying Tiger
2005

Ong Bak 3
2010

Ong Bak 2
2008

Mission Hunter II
1996

Hard Gun
1996

Never Back Down: No Surrender
2016

The Protector 2
2013

The Bodyguard
2004

Furious 7
2015

Skin Trade
2014

SPL 2: A Time for Consequences
2015

The Rowdy Bunch
1994

xXx: Return of Xander Cage
2017

Triple Threat
2019

Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
2018

Siamese Lion
1992

Guardians of Martial Arts
2017

Paradox
2017

Monster Hunter
2020

Jiu Jitsu
2020

Detective Chinatown 3
2021

Expend4bles
2023

Striking Rescue
2024