Cast & creator
Tony Jaa
Best known for Furious 7, xXx: Return of Xander Cage, Monster Hunter
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.
Also known as: จา พนม, Panom Yeerum, Tatchakorn Yeerum, ทัชชกร ยีรัมย์, تونی جا
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1992–2026 · acting roles
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Across film & television
Filmography (44)
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Furious 7
Kiet
2015
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
Talon
2017
Monster Hunter
The Hunter
2020
Expend4bles
Decha
2023
Detective Chinatown
Jack Jaa
2020
Never Back Down: No Surrender
Tony Jaa
2016
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
Stunt Double
1997
The Art of Action
Self
2020
Ong-Bak
Ting
2003Ong-Bak
Martial Arts Choreographer
2003
The Protector
Kham
2005The Protector
Martial Arts Choreographer
2005
Striking Rescue
Bai An
2024
Triple Threat
Payu
2019
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
Sadi the Warrior
2018
Ong Bak 3
Tien
2010Ong Bak 3
Director
2010Ong Bak 3
Writer
2010Ong Bak 3
Producer
2010Ong Bak 3
Story
2010
SPL 2: A Time for Consequences
Chatchai
2015
Ong Bak 2
Tien
2008Ong Bak 2
Director
2008Ong Bak 2
Producer
2008Ong Bak 2
Writer
2008
Paradox
Tak
2017
The Protector 2
Kham
2013
Skin Trade
Tony Vitayakul
2014
Detective Chinatown 3
Jack Jaa
2021
Jiu Jitsu
Kueng
2020
The Bodyguard
Supermarket Fighter
2004
The Bodyguard 2
Piggy Bank Vendor
2007
Guardians of Martial Arts
Master Jaa
2017Untitled Amazon MGM action project
Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business
2026
Nonstop
The Rowdy Bunch
1994Puta khatha thalom khon
1997
Mission Hunter II
1996The Road to Glory: The Making of Ong-Bak
2005
Hard Gun
Sak
1996
Crying Tiger
Self (archive footage)
2005
Spirited Killer
1994