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Tony Jaa

Tony Jaa

Birthday: 1976-02-05 | Place of Birth: 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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2024
Striking Rescue

as    Bai An

2023
Expend4bles

as    Decha

2021
Detective Chinatown 3

as    Jack Jaa

2020
Detective Chinatown

as    Jack Jaa

2020
Jiu Jitsu

as    Kueng

2020
Monster Hunter

as    The Hunter

2019
Triple Threat

as    Payu

2019
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy

as    Sadi the Warrior

2017
Guardians of Martial Arts

as    Master Jaa

2017
Paradox

as    Tak

2017
xXx: Return of Xander Cage

as    Talon

2015
SPL 2: A Time for Consequences

as    Chatchai

2014
The Protector 2

as    Kham

2014
Skin Trade

as    Tony Vitayakul

2011
Ong Bak 3

as    Tien

2009
Ong Bak 2

as    Tien

2007
The Bodyguard 2

as    Piggy Bank Vendor

2005
The Protector

as    Kham

2004
Ong-Bak

as    Ting

1996
Hard Gun

as    Sak