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