Tony Jaa
Actor
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.
Born1976-02-05
Place of BirthSurin, Thailand
Known For
6.1
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
ActionAdventure
7.2
Furious 7
ActionCrime
6.0
Expend4bles
ActionAdventure
7.5
Detective Chinatown
DramaMystery
7.2
Ong-Bak
ActionCrime
6.5
Monster Hunter
ActionFantasy
7.1
Never Back Down: No Surrender
DramaAction
7.1
The Protector
ActionCrime
6.5
Ong Bak 2
AdventureAction
6.5
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
ActionCrime
6.4
Triple Threat
ThrillerAction
7.5
Striking Rescue
ActionCrime
6.1
Skin Trade
ThrillerAction
8.4
The Art of Action
Action & AdventureTalk
6.2
The Protector 2
Action
6.1
Ong Bak 3
ActionAdventure
6.8
Paradox
ActionCrime
7.0
SPL 2: A Time for Consequences
ActionCrime
5.6
Detective Chinatown 3
ActionComedy
4.8
Jiu Jitsu
ActionSci-Fi
5.9
The Bodyguard
ActionComedy
5.7
The Bodyguard 2
ActionComedy
4.3
Mission Hunter II
ActionFantasy
5.7
Guardians of Martial Arts
Action