Director

Tony Jaa

Acting

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Directed credits

Emerging

Beginning to build directing work.

TMDB popularity

2.2

Moderate attention

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Directed movies: 2Directed series: 0All crew credits: 5

TMDB ID: 57207

IMDb ID: nm1388074

Known for: Acting

Born: February 5, 1976

Age: 50

Place of birth: Surin, Thailand

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1992 - 2024

Years active: 33

Average TMDB rating: 6.35

Wikidata: Q298551

Also known as

จา พนม • Panom Yeerum • Tatchakorn Yeerum • ทัชชกร ยีรัมย์ • تونی جا

Frequent jobs

Director (2)Martial Arts Choreographer (2)Stunt Double (1)

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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.