★ HOW OLD IS TONY JAA?
Tony Jaa is 50 years old, born February 5, 1976 in Thailand · Aquarius.
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★ LEDE
About
Tony Jaa turned explosive hand-to-hand combat into a global martial arts phenomenon. Born in Thailand in 1976, Jaa trained in Muay Thai from age 10 before breaking through with Ong-Bak in 2003, a film that earned him international recognition and spawned two sequels he directed. He's since starred in Furious 7, Tom-Yum-Goong, and over 15 other major films grossing $2.7 billion worldwide. As an Aquarius, Jaa channels the sign's fearless innovation into redefining action cinema.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Tony Jaa's films have grossed over $2.7 billion worldwide, establishing him as one of cinema's greatest martial arts stars. Born Tatchakorn Yeerum in Thailand on February 5, 1976, Jaa began training in Muay Thai at age 10 and fought professionally until discovered by filmmaker Panna Rittikrai, working as a stuntman for 14 years before transitioning to acting. His breakthrough came with Ong-Bak in 2003, which earned him a Star Entertainment Award and international recognition. He directed and starred in Ong Bak 2 (2008) and Ong Bak 3 (2010), then portrayed Kham in Tom-Yum-Goong (2005) and its 2013 sequel. Jaa's roles expanded globally: Furious 7 (2015) marked his English-language debut, followed by XXX: Return of Xander Cage, Paradox (2017), Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2018), Triple Threat (2019), and Detective Chinatown 3 (2021). As an actor and screenwriter, Jaa has also worked as an action choreographer, stuntman, and director, credited with popularizing Muay Thai, Muay Boran, and "Muay Kotchasaan"—a fighting style he developed with Rittikrai in 2005. An Aquarius born in 1976, Jaa embodies the sign's revolutionary spirit in transforming action cinema globally. With a Life Path 3, he channels creative expression through physical storytelling.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Jaa began training in Muay Thai at age 10 and fought professionally as a Muay Thai fighter before being discovered by filmmaker Panna Rittikrai. He worked as a stuntman for Muay Thai Stunt for 14 years, performing dangerous sequences before making the transition to acting.
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Trivia
- Ong-Bak (2003) spawned two sequels that Jaa both directed and starred in: Ong Bak 2 (2008) and Ong Bak 3 (2010).
- Jaa developed "Muay Kotchasaan" with filmmaker Panna Rittikrai in 2005, a fighting style that became his signature.
- His films have collectively grossed over $2.7 billion worldwide, making him one of the most commercially successful martial arts stars in cinema history.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Tony Jaa gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl Boucher
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Tony Jaa?
- Tony Jaa is 50 years old (born February 5, 1976).
- When is Tony Jaa's birthday?
- Tony Jaa was born on February 5, 1976.
- What is Tony Jaa's zodiac sign?
- Tony Jaa is a Aquarius, born February 5, 1976.
- What is Tony Jaa's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Tony Jaa was born in 1976, the year of the Fire Dragon.
- Where is Tony Jaa from?
- Tony Jaa is from Thailand.
- What does Tony Jaa do?
- Tony Jaa is a writer.
- Is Tony Jaa still alive?
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