Tony Jaa
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 5, 1976
- Birthplace
- Surin, Thailand
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
- Untitled Amazon MGM action project
Untitled Amazon MGM action project TBA
Actor
Nonstop TBA
Actor
Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business 2026
Actor
Striking Rescue 2024
as Bai An
Expend4bles 2023
as Decha
Detective Chinatown 3 2021
as Jack Jaa
Monster Hunter 2020
as The Hunter
Jiu Jitsu 2020
as Kueng
Triple Threat 2019
as Payu
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy 2018
as Tony
Guardians of Martial Arts 2017
as Master Jaa
Paradox 2017
as Tak
xXx: Return of Xander Cage 2017
as Talon
Never Back Down: No Surrender 2016
as Tony Jaa
SPL 2: A Time for Consequences 2015
as Chatchai
Furious 7 2015
as Kiet
Skin Trade 2014
as Tony Vitayakul
The Protector 2 2013
as Kham
Ong Bak 3 2010
as Tien, Director, Producer, Writer, Story
Ong Bak 2 2008
as Tien, Director, Producer, Writer
The Bodyguard 2 2007
as Piggy Bank Vendor
- The Road to Glory: The Making of Ong-Bak
The Road to Glory: The Making of Ong-Bak 2005
Actor
The Protector 2005
as Kham, Martial Arts Choreographer
Crying Tiger 2005
as Self (archive footage)
The Bodyguard 2004
as Supermarket Fighter
Ong-Bak 2003
as Ting, Martial Arts Choreographer
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation 1997
Stunt Double
- Puta khatha thalom khon
Puta khatha thalom khon 1997
Actor
Hard Gun 1996
as Sak
Mission Hunter II 1996
Actor
The Rowdy Bunch 1994
Actor
Spirited Killer 1994
Actor
Siamese Lion 1992
Actor
Credits from TMDB.