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Tony Jaa

Feb 05, 1976 (49 years old) in Surin, Thailand

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.

Known For

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Detective Chinatown
Jack Jaa
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Furious 7
Kiet
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xXx: Return of Xander Cage
Talon
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Expend4bles
Decha
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Never Back Down: No Surrender
Tony Jaa
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Ong Bak
Ting
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Monster Hunter
The Hunter
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Striking Rescue
Bai An
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The Protector
Kham
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Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
Sadi the Warrior

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