Acting · Surin, Thailand · Born February 5, 1976
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.
Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business
2026
MovieStriking Rescue
2024
as Bai An
MovieExpend4bles
2023
as Decha
MovieDetective Chinatown 3
2021
as Jack Jaa
MovieMonster Hunter
2020
as The Hunter
MovieJiu Jitsu
2020
as Kueng
TVThe Art of Action
2020
as Self
TVDetective Chinatown
2020
as Jack Jaa
MovieTriple Threat
2019
as Payu
MovieMaster Z: Ip Man Legacy
2018
as Sadi the Warrior
MovieGuardians of Martial Arts
2017
as Master Jaa
MovieParadox
2017
as Tak
MoviexXx: Return of Xander Cage
2017
as Talon
MovieNever Back Down: No Surrender
2016
as Tony Jaa
MovieSPL 2: A Time for Consequences
2015
as Chatchai
MovieFurious 7
2015
as Kiet
MovieSkin Trade
2014
as Tony Vitayakul
MovieThe Protector 2
2013
as Kham
MovieOng Bak 3
2010
as Tien
MovieOng Bak 2
2008
as Tien
MovieThe Bodyguard 2
2007
as Piggy Bank Vendor
The Road to Glory: The Making of Ong-Bak
2005
MovieThe Protector
2005
as Kham
MovieCrying Tiger
2005
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Bodyguard
2004
as Supermarket Fighter
MovieOng-Bak
2003
as Ting
Puta khatha thalom khon
1997
MovieMission Hunter II
1996
MovieHard Gun
1996
as Sak
MovieThe Rowdy Bunch
1994
MovieSpirited Killer
1994
MovieSiamese Lion
1992
MovieNonstop
Untitled Amazon MGM action project
