Tony Jaa

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 Rittikrais mentorship Jaa honed his craft and eventually starred in OngBak Muay Thai Warrior 2003 The film featuring real wirefree stunts and bonecrunching Muay Thai revolutionized Thai action cinema and gained worldwide acclaim