Tony Jaa

Also Known As: จา พนม, Panom Yeerum, Tatchakorn Yeerum, ทัชชกร ยีรัมย์, تونی جا

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.

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: Surin, Thailand

Adult: No

Birthday: February 05, 1976

Age: 49 years old

Gender: Male

Popularity:

4.62%

Known For:

The Bodyguard 2
Spirited Killer
The Protector
Ong Bak
Crying Tiger
Ong Bak 3
Ong Bak 2
Mission Hunter II
Hard Gun
Never Back Down: No Surrender
The Protector 2
The Bodyguard
Furious 7
Skin Trade
SPL 2: A Time for Consequences
The Rowdy Bunch
Puta khatha thalom khon
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
Triple Threat
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
Siamese Lion
Guardians of Martial Arts
Paradox
Monster Hunter
Jiu Jitsu
Detective Chinatown 3
The Road to Glory: The Making of Ong-Bak
Expend4bles
Striking Rescue