Jason Momoa, an American born on August 1, 1979, in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, is known for his work as an actor and producer in both television and film. In the 2000s, he became a character actor known for his portrayal of warriors, fighters, and other violent characters. Momoa’s long hair and muscular physique are what make him famous. Khal Drogo, the Dothraki warlord, was his most popular role in Game of Thrones (2011–19) and Aquaman (2018), where the title character was played by him.
| Real Name/Full Name | Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa |
| Date Of Birth | 1 August 1979 |
| Age | 44 years old |
| Birthplace | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Height | 6 feet 4 inch |
| Weight | 105 kg |
| Relationship Status | Lisa Bonet |
| Children | Lola Iolani Momoa |
| Siblings | Not Known |
| Profession | American model, writer, producer, director and actor |
| Net worth | $40 million |
Biography
While born in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, Momoa’s childhood was spent in Iowa. His father is from Hawaii, and his mother is of German-Scottish heritage. He was awarded the Hawaii Model of the Year award in 1999, leading to a role on Baywatch Hawaii.
Norwalk High School was where Momoa gained recognition for his athletic abilities. His success in sports, particularly football, enabled him to cultivate the physicality that would become a signature of his acting career.
After graduating from high school, Momoa went back to Hawaii and began studying at the University of Hawaii. Takeo Kobayashi, an international designer, discovered him and urged him to pursue modeling, resulting in his academic pursuits being cut short.
Personal Life
After mutual friends introduced them in 2005, Momoa started a relationship with Lisa Bonet. Momoa and Bonet were believed to have married on November 15, 2007, but they didn’t legally get married until October 2017. Momoa became Zo Kravitz’s stepfather when he got married to Bonet.
Their first child, Lola Iolani Momoa, was given birth to by Bonet on July 23, 2007. They have a son named Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa, and they welcomed their second child on December 15, 2008, who is named after his father. Momoa’s mother declared the birth to the world.
Career
Takeo Kobayashi, an international designer, discovered Momoa in 1998 and gave him encouragement to pursue a modeling career. Hawaii’s Model of the Year went to Momoa in 1999 and she also hosted the Miss Teen Hawaii competition. After working part-time at a surf shop at 19 years old, he was given the role of Jason Ioane on the action drama series Baywatch Hawaii from 1999 to 2001.
In addition to his appearances in North Shore (2004–2005), Johnson Family Vacation (2004), and Stargate: Atlantis (2005–2009), Momoa was cast as Roman in four episodes of the comedy-drama television series The Game (2009). He played the main character in Conan the Barbarian (2011), a remake of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1982 film of the same name.
Momoa collaborated with Jonathan Hirschbein and Robert Homer Mollohan to direct and co-write Road to Paloma (2014), a drama thriller film that takes place in the United States. April 2014 saw its premiere at the 2014 Sarasota Film Festival. July 15, 2014 saw a limited theatrical release of the film in New York City and Los Angeles, as well as a VOD release.
According to reports in June 2014, Momoa would be playing Aquaman in the superhero movie Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. In October 2014, Momoa was confirmed to be part of the Aquaman team. Aquaman’s live action theatrical debut was marked by this. He is scheduled to appear in a solo Aquaman movie that will be released in 2018.
In 2017, he starred alongside a fellow DC. In the film Justice League, there are comic icons Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. Momoa’s rise to stardom was caused by his solo film, ‘Aquaman,’ which was released in late 2018.
Net Worth
Jason Momoa, an American, is proficient in acting, modeling, directing, writing, and producing and has a net worth of $40 million. The entertainment industry has a distinct niche that Jason Momoa has established. Starting out as a model, his career has been marked by both mainstream success and unique choices, culminating in his first acting role on ‘Baywatch Hawaii’. Audiences and filmmakers alike were drawn to his rugged charisma and physicality.
Conclusion
In movies and TV shows, Jason Momoa is widely recognized for his iconic roles in Game of Thrones and as Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe. His career has been marked by his versatility, beginning with Baywatch and ending with projects like Dune and his travel show, On the Roam. Momoa’s audience continues to be captivated with films such as Aquaman, The Lost Kingdom, and Slumberland. His long-lasting impact in the entertainment industry is assured by his impressive career and ongoing projects.
