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 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.
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
31 titles
Furious 7
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
Expend4bles
Detective Chinatown
Ong-Bak
Striking Rescue
Never Back Down: No Surrender
Monster Hunter
Detective Chinatown 3
The Protector
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
SPL 2: A Time for Consequences
The Art of Action
Triple Threat
Ong Bak 2
Paradox
The Protector 2
Ong Bak 3
Skin Trade
The Bodyguard
Jiu Jitsu
Guardians of Martial Arts
The Bodyguard 2
Nonstop
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