Tony Jaa

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tony Jaa
Occupation	Movie Actor
Date Of Birth	Feb 5, 1976(1976-02-05)
Age	48
Birthplace	Surin Province
Country	Thailand
Horoscope	Aquarius

Tony Jaa Biography

Tony Jaa is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on February 5, 1976 in Surin Province, Thailand. Martial artist and stuntman who starred in and wrote the 2008 film Ong Bak 2 and its 2010 sequel, Ong Bak 3. His other films include Skin Trade and Furious 7.

He has cited Jackie Chan‘s films as one of his greatest childhood inspirations.

In 2003, Jaa starred in the film Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior, which propelled him to international fame. He has since gone on to star in such films as The Protector (2005), Tom-Yum-Goong (2006), and Ong-Bak 2 (2008).

Jaa is considered one of the most talented martial artists in the world, and is known for his incredibly acrobatic and powerful fighting style. He is also a skilled stuntman and choreographer, and has directed and produced several films.

He married Piyarat Chotiwattananont on May 3, 2012. He has a daughter named Hataipavee Yeerum.

Tony Jaa Net Worth

Tony Jaa is one of the richest Movie Actor from Thailand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tony Jaa 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started appearing in films as a stuntman at age fifteen.

He had his most successful American crossover film in 2010 with The Protector.

Tony Jaa was born on February 5, 1976, in Thailand. His parents were farmers, and he was raised in a rural village. He began training in Muay Thai at the age of eight, and went on to study various martial arts. He eventually began working as a stuntman and actor in Thai films.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Tony Jaa height 5 ft 8 in Tony weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Tony Jaa Dating?

According to our records, Tony Jaa married to Piyarat Chotiwattananont. As of December 1, 2023, Tony Jaa’s is not dating anyone.

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Tony Jaa and Panna Rittikrai co-directed Ong Bak 3, the 2010 sequel to the prequel Ong Bak 2.

Facts & Trivia

Tony Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Thailand. Tony Jaa celebrates birthday on February 5 of every year.

In 2013, Jaa teamed up with Dolph Lundgren in the Thai western-comedy A Man Will Rise (which remains unfinished) and in 2014 in Lundgren’s pet project Skin Trade. Then Jaa co-starred in the blockbuster action film Furious 7, directed by James Wan. Jaa also teamed up with fellow actor Wu Jing in Hong Kong- Chinese action film SPL II.

Top Facts about Tony Jaa

1. Tony Jaa is a Thai martial artist, actor, and action choreographer.
2. He was born on February 5, 1976 in Surin Province, Thailand.
3. Jaa’s birth name is Panom Yeerum.
4. He began studying Muay Thai at the age of eight.
5. Jaa has starred in several popular martial arts films including Ong-Bak and Tom-Yum-Goong (The Protector).
6. He has won numerous awards for his performances and action choreography.
7. Jaa has also worked as a stuntman and fight choreographer for Hollywood films such as Furious 7 and xXx: Return of Xander Cage.
8. In addition to his film work, Jaa is an ambassador for Muay Thai around the world.
9. He is known for performing his own stunts without the use of wires or special effects.
10. Jaa has been praised by critics for his athleticism, fighting skills, and screen presence.

What happen to Tony Jaa?

Jaa subsequently stepped away from movies for a time to become a Buddhist monk. He later returned to the film industry with 2013’s Tom Yum Goong 2 opposite RZA and Marrese Crump, the latter of whom was also an apprentice of Rittikrai’s.

Is Tony Jaa a good martial artist?

Robert Rousseau is a martial arts expert and a former senior writer for MMA Fighting. Tony Jaa is not just a martial arts movie actor. The man is also a very impressive martial artist with a ton of credentials.

How many martial arts does Tony Jaa know?

Jaa studied martial arts at the local temple school and later under a scholarship at the Physical Education College in Khon Kaen, Thailand where he continued to study Muay Boran, Muay Thai, Wushu, Judo and Tae Kwando.

Does Tony Jaa do Muay Thai?

Tony Jaa is well-known for his Muay Thai skills , but for his 2005 movie The Protector, he changed his fighting style into a new variation of it. In his second movie as leading man, Tony Jaa reshaped his on-screen fighting style for 2005’s The Protector.

How old is Jason Statham?

54 years (July 26, 1967)