Tony Jaa
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.
Known for
Acting34
movieStriking Rescue
2024
Bai An
movieExpend4bles
2023
Decha
movieDetective Chinatown 3
2021
Jack Jaa
movieMonster Hunter
2020
The Hunter
movieJiu Jitsu
2020
Kueng
tvDetective Chinatown
2020
Jack Jaa
movieMaster Z: Ip Man Legacy
2018
Sadi the Warrior
movieGuardians of Martial Arts
2017
Master Jaa
movieSkin Trade
2014
Tony Vitayakul
movieThe Bodyguard 2
2007
Piggy Bank Vendor
movieCrying Tiger
2005
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Bodyguard
2004
Supermarket Fighter
movieOng-Bak
2003
Ting
Crew3
movieThe Protector
2005
Martial Arts Choreographer
movieOng-Bak
2003
Martial Arts Choreographer
movieMortal Kombat: Annihilation
1997
Stunt Double
Directing2
movieOng Bak 3
2010
Director
movieOng Bak 2
2008
Director
Production2
movieOng Bak 3
2010
Producer
movieOng Bak 2
2008
Producer
Writing2
movieOng Bak 3
2010
Writer, Story
movieOng Bak 2
2008
Writer