Tony Jaa
Acting
Born: Feb 05, 1976
From: Surin, Thailand
Credits: 30 titles
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.
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business | 2026 | — | |
| Striking Rescue | Bai An | 2024 | 7.463 |
| Expend4bles | Decha | 2023 | 6.071 |
| Detective Chinatown 3 | Jack Jaa | 2021 | 5.627 |
| Monster Hunter | The Hunter | 2020 | 6.518 |
| Jiu Jitsu | Kueng | 2020 | 4.8 |
| Triple Threat | Payu | 2019 | 6.4 |
| Master Z: Ip Man Legacy | Sadi the Warrior | 2018 | 6.509 |
| xXx: Return of Xander Cage | Talon | 2017 | 6.133 |
| Guardians of Martial Arts | Master Jaa | 2017 | 5.7 |
| Paradox | Tak | 2017 | 6.725 |
| Never Back Down: No Surrender | Tony Jaa | 2016 | 7.072 |
| Furious 7 | Kiet | 2015 | 7.217 |
| SPL 2: A Time for Consequences | Chatchai | 2015 | 6.928 |
| Skin Trade | Tony Vitayakul | 2014 | 6.037 |
| The Protector 2 | Kham | 2013 | 6.1 |
| Ong Bak 3 | Tien | 2010 | 6.076 |
| Ong Bak 2 | Tien | 2008 | 6.459 |
| The Bodyguard 2 | Piggy Bank Vendor | 2007 | 5.705 |
| The Protector | Kham | 2005 | 7.11 |
| Crying Tiger | Self (archive footage) | 2005 | 9.0 |
| The Road to Glory: The Making of Ong-Bak | 2005 | — | |
| The Bodyguard | Supermarket Fighter | 2004 | 5.898 |
| Ong-Bak | Ting | 2003 | 7.134 |
| Puta khatha thalom khon | 1997 | — | |
| Mission Hunter II | 1996 | 4.3 | |
| Hard Gun | Sak | 1996 | 2.6 |
| Spirited Killer | 1994 | 4.2 | |
| The Rowdy Bunch | 1994 | 4.5 | |
| Siamese Lion | 1992 | 5.0 | |
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1976 |
| From | Surin, Thailand |