Tony Jaa

Thai martial artist and actor (born 1976)

Tatchakorn Yeerum (born 1976), formerly Phanom Yeerum, better known internationally as Tony Jaa, is a Thai martial artist, actor, action choreographer, stuntman, and director. Known for his explosive martial arts stunt work, Jaa had his breakthrough in 2003 with Ong-Bak, which earned him international recognition and spawned two sequels. Jaa began training in Muay Thai at age 8, and fought at temple fairs as a Muay Thai fighter during his time in surin when he was discovered by filmmaker Panna Rittikrai.

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