Tony Jaa
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Known for

Tony Jaa

Born
5 February 1976
Age
50 years old
Next birthday in
101 days
Zodiac sign
Aquarius
Birthplace
Surin, Thailand
Credits
30

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Born on February 5, 1976 in Surin, Thailand, Tony Jaa (known in Thai as จา พนม) is an actor whose best-known roles include Ting in Ong-Bak (2003) and Kham in The Protector (2005). He also took on a dual role in Ong Bak 2 (2008), playing Tien while directing the film, and returned to the director’s chair for Ong Bak 3 (2010).

Jaa has around 30 credits to his name. Moviegoers may also recognize him as Kiet in Furious 7 (2015), Talon in xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017), The Hunter in Monster Hunter (2020) and Decha in Expend4bles (2023). His other films include Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2018), Triple Threat (2019) and Jiu Jitsu (2020). Next up is Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business, set to open on November 6, 2026.

New & upcoming work

  • Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business · 6 Nov 2026

Frequent co-stars

  • Petchtai Wongkamlao · 5 films together: Ong-Bak, The Protector, Ong Bak 2, Ong Bak 3
  • Michael Jai White · 3 films together: Never Back Down: No Surrender, Triple Threat, Skin Trade
  • Sorapong Chatree · 2 films together: Ong Bak 2, Ong Bak 3
  • Ken Lo Wai-kwong · 2 films together: Paradox, SPL 2: A Time for Consequences
  • Sarunyu Wongkrachang · 2 films together: Ong Bak 2, Ong Bak 3
  • Max Zhang · 2 films together: Master Z: Ip Man Legacy, SPL 2: A Time for Consequences

Career at a glance

First credit: Siamese Lion (1992) · Credits: 30

Roles played

Titles reviewed on Drama4U

Other work

  • Striking Rescue (2024)Striking Rescue2024 · Bai An
  • Expend4bles (2023)Expend4bles2023 · Decha
  • Detective Chinatown 3 (2021)Detective Chinatown 32021 · Jack Jaa
  • Monster Hunter (2020)Monster Hunter2020 · The Hunter
  • Jiu Jitsu (2020)Jiu Jitsu2020 · Kueng
  • Detective Chinatown (2020)Detective Chinatown2020 · Jack Jaa
  • Triple Threat (2019)Triple Threat2019 · Payu
  • Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2018)Master Z: Ip Man Legacy2018 · Sadi the Warrior
  • Guardians of Martial Arts (2017)Guardians of Martial Arts2017 · Master Jaa
  • Paradox (2017)Paradox2017 · Tak
  • xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017)xXx: Return of Xander Cage2017 · Talon
  • Never Back Down: No Surrender (2016)Never Back Down: No Surrender2016 · Tony Jaa
  • SPL 2: A Time for Consequences (2015)SPL 2: A Time for Consequences2015 · Chatchai
  • Furious 7 (2015)Furious 72015 · Kiet
  • Skin Trade (2014)Skin Trade2014 · Tony Vitayakul
  • The Protector 2 (2013)The Protector 22013 · Kham
Show all (10 more)
  • Ong Bak 3 (2010)Ong Bak 32010 · Director
  • Ong Bak 3 (2010)Ong Bak 32010 · Tien
  • The Bodyguard 2 (2007)The Bodyguard 22007 · Piggy Bank Vendor
  • The Bodyguard (2004)The Bodyguard2004 · Supermarket Fighter
  • Puta khatha thalom khon1997
  • Hard Gun (1996)Hard Gun1996 · Sak
  • Mission Hunter II (1996)Mission Hunter II1996
  • The Rowdy Bunch (1994)The Rowdy Bunch1994
  • Spirited Killer (1994)Spirited Killer1994
  • Siamese Lion (1992)Siamese Lion1992

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