Sahajak Boonthanakit, a versatile actor with a rich international filmography, has had a remarkable journey spanning over two decades. Born in Bangkok, Thailand, he spent a significant part of his life in Nairobi, Kenya, and later in New York before returning to his homeland.
His acting career began on the stage of the Kenya National Theater, where he performed for four years. After returning to Thailand in 1999, he landed his first film role in THE BEACH (2000) alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, followed by BROKE DOWN PALACE (1999) with Claire Danes. Since then, he has appeared in over 100 productions, including notable films such as THE LADY (2011) with Michelle Yeoh, ONLY GOD FORGIVES (2015) with Ryan Gosling, and NO ESCAPE (2015) with Pierce Brosnan and Owen Wilson.
In 2022, Sahajak portrayed the Governor of Chiang Rai in THIRTEEN LIVES (2022),directed by Ron Howard. The film, based on the true story of the Tham Luang cave rescue, starred Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, and Joel Edgerton. His performance as the determined and composed governor added depth to this remarkable real-life event.
In 2025, Sahajak is set to star in ALIEN: EARTH (2025),alongside Sydney Chandler and Timothy Olyphant, directed by Noah Hawley and co-produced by Ridley Scott. He will also appear in NIGHT HEAT, a Korean film directed by Kim Pan Soo starring Jang Dong-Gun and Woo Do-Hwan, and THE FURIOUS, a Hong Kong action thriller helmed by Kenji Tanigaki.
Throughout his illustrious career, Sahajak has received numerous accolades, including the Thailand International Film Destination award in 2015, in recognition of his contributions to foreign films produced in Thailand.
