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