

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.
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Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
1997 • Movie
Stunt Double

Furious 7
2015 • Movie
Kiet

xXx: Return of Xander Cage
2017 • Movie
Talon

Detective Chinatown
2020 • TV
Jack Jaa

Expend4bles
2023 • Movie
Decha

Striking Rescue
2024 • Movie
Bai An

Ong-Bak
2003 • Movie
Ting

Never Back Down: No Surrender
2016 • Movie
Tony Jaa

Monster Hunter
2020 • Movie
The Hunter

The Protector
2005 • Movie
Kham
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