Tony Jaa
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 (33 titles)
Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business
2026
7.5MovieStriking Rescue
Bai An · 2024
6.1MovieExpend4bles
Decha · 2023
5.6MovieDetective Chinatown 3
Jack Jaa · 2021
6.5MovieMonster Hunter
The Hunter · 2020
4.8MovieJiu Jitsu
Kueng · 2020
8.4ShowThe Art of Action
Self · 2020
7.5ShowDetective Chinatown
Jack Jaa · 2020
6.4MovieTriple Threat
Payu · 2019
6.5MovieMaster Z: Ip Man Legacy
Sadi the Warrior · 2018
5.7MovieGuardians of Martial Arts
Master Jaa · 2017
6.8MovieParadox
Tak · 2017
6.1MoviexXx: Return of Xander Cage
Talon · 2017
7.0MovieNever Back Down: No Surrender
Tony Jaa · 2016
7.0MovieSPL 2: A Time for Consequences
Chatchai · 2015
7.2MovieFurious 7
Kiet · 2015
6.1MovieSkin Trade
Tony Vitayakul · 2014
6.2MovieThe Protector 2
Kham · 2013
6.1MovieOng Bak 3
Tien · 2010
6.5MovieOng Bak 2
Tien · 2008
5.7MovieThe Bodyguard 2
Piggy Bank Vendor · 2007
The Road to Glory: The Making of Ong-Bak
2005
7.1MovieThe Protector
Kham · 2005
9.0MovieCrying Tiger
Self (archive footage) · 2005
5.9MovieThe Bodyguard
Supermarket Fighter · 2004
7.2MovieOng-Bak
Ting · 2003
Puta khatha thalom khon
1997
4.3MovieMission Hunter II
1996
2.6MovieHard Gun
Sak · 1996
4.5MovieThe Rowdy Bunch
1994