Tony Jaa
Born February 05, 1976 (Age: 50)
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Surin, Thailand
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.
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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Filmography
Expend4bles
2023
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as Decha
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Age: 47
Detective Chinatown 3
2021
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as Jack Jaa
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Age: 45
Monster Hunter
2020
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as The Hunter
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Age: 44
Jiu Jitsu
2020
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as Kueng
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Age: 44
Triple Threat
2019
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as Payu
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Age: 43
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
2018
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as Sadi the Warrior
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Age: 42
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
2017
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as Talon
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Age: 40
Furious 7
2015
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as Kiet
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Age: 39
Ong Bak 3
2010
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as Tien
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Age: 34
Ong Bak 2
2008
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as Tien
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Age: 32
The Protector
2005
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as Kham
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Age: 29
Ong-Bak
2003
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as Ting
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Age: 26