Tony Jaa is a Thai martial artist, actor, action choreographer, stuntman, director and Buddhist monk. His films include Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior, Tom-Yum-Goong (also called Warrior King or The Protector), Ong Bak 2: The Beginning, Furious 7 and Sha po lang 2 (also called SPL II: A Time for Consequences or Kill Zone 2).
Birth Name
Phanom Yeerum
Nickname
Tony Jaa, Jaa Phanom
Profession
Actor, Martial Artist, Action Choreographer, Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunt Man, Director
Nationality
Thai
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Tony Jaa was born on February 5, 1976, in Surin Province, Thailand.
Age
He’s currently 43 years old.
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Ethnicity
Asian
Religion
Buddhist
Education
After completing high school graduation, Tony graduated with a bachelor’s degree from University of Mahamarakam (The Institute of Physical Education Mahasarakham) in Thailand.
Family Details
- Father – Thongdee Yeerum (Muay Thai Boxer)
- Mother – Rin Saipetch
- Siblings – Taweesak Yeerum (Brother), Waew Yeerum (Sister), Hatthaya Yeerum (Sister)
Marital Status
Married
Girlfriend / Spouse
Tony Jaa has dated –
- Piyarat Chotiwattananont (2011-Present) – Tony Jaa officially registered his marriage to longtime girlfriend Piyarat Chotiwattananont on 29 December 2011. The wedding ceremony was held on 3 May 2012. Tony and his wife are blessed with two daughters named as Hathaipawee Yeerum and Narinray Yeerum. They are living happily together along with their children.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 6 inches
- In centimeters – 168 cm
- In meters – 1.68 m m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 62 kg
- In Pounds – 134 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 36-14-31
- Chest – 36 inches
- Arms / Biceps – 14 inches
- Waist – 31 inches
Body Build
Athletic
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Blonde
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Being cast in the leading role in the action movie trilogy, Ong Bak.
Film Debut
In 1994, Tony made his first movie where he played a supporting role was Spirited Killer.
Television Debut
In 1998, Tony had his first television appearance in Red Eagle.
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Work | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Star Entertainment Awards | Actor in Leading Role of the Year | Ong-Bak | Won |
| 2004 | Suphannahong National Film Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Honorary Award | Tom-Yum-Goong | Won | |
| 2006 | Online Film Critics Society Awards | Best Breakthrough Performance | Ong-Bak | Nominated |
| 2008 | Top Awards | Motion Picture of the Year | Ong Bak 2 | Won |
| 2009 | Nine Entertain Awards | Won | ||
| Chalermthai Awards | Nominated | |||
| Suphannahong National Film Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | ||
| 2010 | Top Awards | Actor in Leading Role of the Year | Ong Bak 3 | Nominated |
| 2011 | Deauville Asian Film Festival | Best Actor | Nominated |
Tony Jaa Favorites
- Favorite Role Models – Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Jet Li
Tony Jaa Net worth
Tony Jaa has a net worth of about $10 million dollars as of 2019.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Tony Jaa
- Instagram – tonyjaaofficial
- Twitter – Tony Jaa
Some Lesser Known Facts About Tony Jaa
- He has a black belt in Wushu and Taekwondo.
- Tony Jaa began his career as a stuntman at the age of fifteen.
- The films of Jackie Chan were his greatest childhood inspiration.
- Jaa has two pet elephants.
- He can speak Thai, as well as Northern Khmer and Kuy.
- He owns the record for the biggest Muay Thai training session with 1,000 people in attendance (Hong Kong, July 2005).
- In May 28, 2010, Jaa became a Buddhist monk at a Buddhist temple in Surin, Thailand.
- In 2013, Jaa teamed up with Dolph Lundgren in the Thai western comedy A Man Will Rise.
