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