Born on September 2, 1962, in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand, Prachya Pinkaew is a Thai filmmaker whose work falls mainly under production. He has 17 credits to his name, and most of them are as a director. He is best known for directing Ong-Bak (2003), The Protector (2005), Chocolate (2008) and The Protector 2 (2013).
Other films he directed include 4 Romance (2008), Pai in Love (2009), Sawasdee Bangkok (2009), Elephant White (2011), The Kick (2011) and Love Beat (2016). Aside from his work behind the camera, he took on the role of Prach in Dreamaholic (2009). Based on the titles listed, his latest directing credit is Sisters (2019).
Frequent co-stars
- Petchtai Wongkamlao · 4 films together: Ong-Bak, The Protector, The Protector 2, The Kick
- Tony Jaa · 4 films together: Ong-Bak, The Protector, The Protector 2, The Road to Glory: The Making of Ong-Bak
- JeeJa Yanin · 3 films together: Chocolate, The Protector 2, The Kick
- Rhatha Phongam · 2 films together: The Protector 2, Sisters
- Pakorn Chatborirak · 2 films together: 4 Romance, Pai in Love
- Kwantuch Na Takuatoong · 2 films together: The Magic Shoes, Dark Side Romance
Career at a glance
First credit: The Magic Shoes (1992) · Credits: 17
Roles played
Titles reviewed on Drama4U
The Protector2005 · DirectorReviewed
Ong-Bak2003 · DirectorReviewed
Other work
Sisters2019 · Director
Pay It Forward2017 · Director
Love Beat2016 · Director
The Protector 22013 · Director
Carabao2013 · Director
The Kick2011 · Director
Elephant White2011 · Director
Pai in Love2009 · Director
Dreamaholic2009 · Prach- Sawasdee Bangkok2009 · Director
4 Romance2008 · Director
Chocolate2008 · Director- The Road to Glory: The Making of Ong-Bak2005 · Director
Dark Side Romance1995 · Director
The Magic Shoes1992 · Director
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