
Acting
Born February 5, 1976 · 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.
Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business
2026

Striking Rescue
2024

Expend4bles
2023

Detective Chinatown 3
2021

Monster Hunter
2020

Jiu Jitsu
2020

Triple Threat
2019

Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
2018

Guardians of Martial Arts
2017

Paradox
2017

xXx: Return of Xander Cage
2017

Never Back Down: No Surrender
2016

SPL 2: A Time for Consequences
2015

Furious 7
2015

Skin Trade
2014

The Protector 2
2013

Ong Bak 3
2010

Ong Bak 2
2008

The Bodyguard 2
2007
The Road to Glory: The Making of Ong-Bak
2005

The Protector
2005

Crying Tiger
2005

The Bodyguard
2004

Ong-Bak
2003
Puta khatha thalom khon
1997

Mission Hunter II
1996

Hard Gun
1996

The Rowdy Bunch
1994

Spirited Killer
1994

Siamese Lion
1992