Tony Jaa
Acting
Born Feb 5, 1976 (age 50) · 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 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.
- Furious 72015
as Kiet
- xXx: Return of Xander Cage2017
as Talon
as The Hunter
as Decha
as Ting
as Kham
as Tien · Director · Producer · Writer
as Kueng
as Payu
as Sadi the Warrior
as Tien · Director · Producer · Writer
as Tony Jaa
as Kham
as Tony Vitayakul
as Chatchai
as Tak
as Bai An
as Jack Jaa
as Supermarket Fighter
- Out Fri, Nov 6
