Tony Jaa
Known for Acting · 35 credits
- Born
- 1976-02-05 (age 50)
- Place of birth
- Surin, Thailand
- Also known as
- จา พนม · Panom Yeerum · Tatchakorn Yeerum · ทัชชกร ยีรัมย์ · تونی جا
Biography
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
TV Shows (2)
Movies (33)
Furious 7
2015
as Kiet
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
2017
as Talon
Expend4bles
2023
as Decha
Ong-Bak
2003
as Ting
Never Back Down: No Surrender
2016
as Tony Jaa
Striking Rescue
2024
as Bai An
Monster Hunter
2020
as The Hunter
The Protector
2005
as Kham
SPL 2: A Time for Consequences
2015
as Chatchai
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
2018
as Sadi the Warrior
Paradox
2017
as Tak
Ong Bak 2
2008
as Tien
Triple Threat
2019
as Payu
Detective Chinatown 3
2021
as Jack Jaa
The Protector 2
2013
as Kham
Skin Trade
2014
as Tony Vitayakul
Ong Bak 3
2010
as Tien
The Bodyguard
2004
as Supermarket Fighter
Jiu Jitsu
2020
as Kueng
Guardians of Martial Arts
2017
as Master Jaa
The Bodyguard 2
2007
as Piggy Bank Vendor
狠家伙
Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business
2026
Nonstop
The Rowdy Bunch
1994
Spirited Killer
1994
Mission Hunter II
1996
Hard Gun
1996
as Sak
Puta khatha thalom khon
1997
Untitled Amazon MGM action project
Siamese Lion
1992
Crying Tiger
2005
as Self (archive footage)
The Road to Glory: The Making of Ong-Bak
2005
About Tony Jaa
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 eventual… With 35 credits spanning from 1992 to 2026, Tony Jaa has appeared in 33 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Tony Jaa Movies
- Furious 7 (2015) — as Kiet
- xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017) — as Talon
- Expend4bles (2023) — as Decha
- Ong-Bak (2003) — as Ting
- Never Back Down: No Surrender (2016) — as Tony Jaa
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