Tony Jaa

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Tony Jaa

Acting 50 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…

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Furious 7

Furious 7

7.2 2015 Movie
xXx: Return of Xander Cage

xXx: Return of Xander Cage

6.1 2017 Movie
Monster Hunter

Monster Hunter

6.5 2020 Movie
Expend4bles

Expend4bles

6.0 2023 Movie
Ong-Bak

Ong-Bak

7.2 2003 Movie
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation

Mortal Kombat: Annihilation

4.6 1997 Movie
The Protector

The Protector

7.1 2005 Movie
Ong Bak 2

Ong Bak 2

6.5 2008 Movie
Triple Threat

Triple Threat

6.4 2019 Movie
Jiu Jitsu

Jiu Jitsu

4.7 2020 Movie
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy

Master Z: Ip Man Legacy

6.5 2018 Movie
Ong Bak 3

Ong Bak 3

6.1 2010 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business

    Movie

  2. 2024
    Striking Rescue

    Movie Bai An

  3. 2023
    Expend4bles

    Movie Decha

  4. 2021
    Detective Chinatown 3

    Movie Jack Jaa

  5. 2020
    Monster Hunter

    Movie The Hunter

  6. 2020
    Jiu Jitsu

    Movie Kueng

  7. 2020
    The Art of Action

    TV show Self

  8. 2020
    Detective Chinatown

    TV show Jack Jaa

  9. 2019
    Triple Threat

    Movie Payu

  10. 2018
    Master Z: Ip Man Legacy

    Movie Sadi the Warrior

  11. 2017
    Guardians of Martial Arts

    Movie Master Jaa

  12. 2017
    Paradox

    Movie Tak

  13. 2017
    xXx: Return of Xander Cage

    Movie Talon

  14. 2016
    Never Back Down: No Surrender

    Movie Tony Jaa

  15. 2015
    SPL 2: A Time for Consequences

    Movie Chatchai

  16. 2015
    Furious 7

    Movie Kiet

More credits
  1. 2014
    Skin Trade

    Movie Tony Vitayakul

  2. 2013
    The Protector 2

    Movie Kham

  3. 2010
    Ong Bak 3

    Movie Tien

  4. 2008
    Ong Bak 2

    Movie Tien

  5. 2007
    The Bodyguard 2

    Movie Piggy Bank Vendor

  6. 2005
    The Road to Glory: The Making of Ong-Bak

    Movie

  7. 2005
    The Protector

    Movie Kham

  8. 2005
    Crying Tiger

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  9. 2004
    The Bodyguard

    Movie Supermarket Fighter

  10. 2003
    Ong-Bak

    Movie Ting

  11. 1997
    Mortal Kombat: Annihilation

    Movie Stunt Double

  12. 1997
    Puta khatha thalom khon

    Movie

  13. 1996
    Mission Hunter II

    Movie

  14. 1996
    Hard Gun

    Movie Sak

  15. 1994
    The Rowdy Bunch

    Movie

  16. 1994
    Spirited Killer

    Movie

  17. 1992
    Siamese Lion

    Movie

  18. —
    Untitled Amazon MGM action project

    Movie

  19. —
    Nonstop

    Movie