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

★7.2

Furious 7

2015

★6.1

xXx: Return of Xander Cage

2017

★6.5

Monster Hunter

2020

★6.0

Expend4bles

2023

★7.2

Ong-Bak

2003

★7.1

The Protector

2005

★6.5

Ong Bak 2

2008

★4.7

Jiu Jitsu

2020

★6.4

Triple Threat

2019

★6.5

Master Z: Ip Man Legacy

2018

★6.1

Ong Bak 3

2010

★7.1

Never Back Down: No Surrender

2016

★6.2

The Protector 2

2013

★6.1

Skin Trade

2014

★7.0

SPL 2: A Time for Consequences

2015

★6.8

Paradox

2017

★7.5

Striking Rescue

2024

★5.6

Detective Chinatown 3

2021

★5.9

The Bodyguard

2004