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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Furious 7 (2015) — Kiet
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xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017) — Talon
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Monster Hunter (2020) — The Hunter
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Expend4bles (2023) — Decha
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Ong-Bak (2003) — Ting
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The Protector (2005) — Kham
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Ong Bak 2 (2008) — Tien
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Jiu Jitsu (2020) — Kueng
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Triple Threat (2019) — Payu
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Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2018) — Sadi the Warrior
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Ong Bak 3 (2010) — Tien
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Never Back Down: No Surrender (2016) — Tony Jaa
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The Protector 2 (2013) — Kham
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Skin Trade (2014) — Tony Vitayakul
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SPL 2: A Time for Consequences (2015) — Chatchai
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Paradox (2017) — Tak
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Striking Rescue (2024) — Bai An
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Detective Chinatown 3 (2021) — Jack Jaa
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The Bodyguard (2004) — Supermarket Fighter
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The Bodyguard 2 (2007) — Piggy Bank Vendor
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Detective Chinatown (2020) — Jack Jaa
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Guardians of Martial Arts (2017) — Master Jaa
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Spirited Killer (1994)
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Mission Hunter II (1996)
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Hard Gun (1996) — Sak
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The Art of Action (2020) — Self
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The Rowdy Bunch (1994)
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Siamese Lion (1992)
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Crying Tiger (2005) — Self (archive footage)
- Puta khatha thalom khon (1997)
- The Road to Glory: The Making of Ong-Bak (2005)
- Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business (2026)
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Nonstop
- Untitled Amazon MGM action project