Tony Jaa
Born: 1976-02-05, Surin, Thailand
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.
Filmography
- Furious 7 (2015)
- xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017)
- Expend4bles (2023)
- 唐人街探案 (2020)
- Monster Hunter (2020)
- องค์บาก (2003)
- ต้มยำกุ้ง (2005)
- 葉問外傳：張天志 (2018)
- 惊天大营救 (2024)
- Never Back Down: No Surrender (2016)
- ต้มยำกุ้ง 2 (2013)
- องค์บาก 2 (2008)
- องค์บาก 2 (2008)
- 殺破狼2 (2015)
- Triple Threat (2019)
- 殺破狼·貪狼 (2017)
- องค์บาก 3 (2010)
- องค์บาก 3 (2010)
- Jiu Jitsu (2020)
- 唐人街探案3 (2021)
- Skin Trade (2014)
- บอดี้การ์ดหน้าเหลี่ยม (2004)
- บอดี้การ์ดหน้าเหลี่ยม 2 (2007)
- 功守道 (2017)
- เพชฌฆาตเดนสงคราม 2 (1996)
- ปลุกมันขึ้นมาฆ่า 4 (1994)
- ปืนโหด (1996)
- Singh Siam (1992)
- Nuk leng klong yao (1994)