Cast
Tony Jaa
Acting
Cast
Tony Jaa
Known for
Acting
Born
1976-02-05
From
Surin, Thailand
Also known as จา พนม, Panom Yeerum, Tatchakorn Yeerum
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.
Furious 7
as Kiet
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
as Talon
Expend4bles
as Decha
Ong-Bak
as Ting
Striking Rescue
as Bai An
Monster Hunter
as The Hunter
Never Back Down: No Surrender
as Tony Jaa
The Protector
as Kham
SPL 2: A Time for Consequences
as Chatchai
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
as Sadi the Warrior
Triple Threat
as Payu
Paradox
as Tak
Detective Chinatown 3
as Jack Jaa
Ong Bak 2
as Tien
The Protector 2
as Kham
Skin Trade
as Tony Vitayakul
Ong Bak 3
as Tien
The Bodyguard
as Supermarket Fighter
Jiu Jitsu
as Kueng
狠家伙
Guardians of Martial Arts
as Master Jaa
The Bodyguard 2
as Piggy Bank Vendor
Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business
Nonstop
The Rowdy Bunch
Spirited Killer
Hard Gun
as Sak
Mission Hunter II
Puta khatha thalom khon
Untitled Amazon MGM action project
Siamese Lion
Crying Tiger
as Self (archive footage)