Jason Momoa

Actor, producer, director, writer

American Honolulu, Hawaii, USA Leo 6′ 4″ (1.93 m)

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, producer, director, writer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth01/08/1979
Age47 years
BirthplaceHonolulu, Hawaii, USA
Zodiac SignLeo

Latest News about Jason Momoa

09/06/2026

Momoa exited Sony's film adaptation of the video game Helldivers, which he had been set to star in after it was announced in February 2026. He will no longer appear in the project.

22/03/2026

Momoa and his family were forced to evacuate their Oahu North Shore home during flash flooding and landslides that hit Hawaii in March 2026. He shared an emotional video on Instagram urging fellow residents to stay safe.

15/01/2026

The Wrecking Crew, an action comedy starring Momoa and Dave Bautista, premiered in New York City before its Prime Video release on 28 January 2026. The project had originated from an idea by Momoa, Bautista and writer Jonathan Tropper.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameJoseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa
SummaryAmerican television and film actor and producer known for portraying warriors and powerful characters, and for his roles as Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones and Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe.
Early CareerBegan as a model and won Hawaii's Model of the Year in 1999 before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting in 2001.
BreakthroughGained prominence through Game of Thrones and the DC Extended Universe.

Physical Stats & More

Height6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
HairLong hair, known as a signature look
PhysiqueKnown for a muscled physique
TattoosNumerous tattoos, including a half sleeve on his left forearm honoring his family god, or aumakua

Educational Qualification(s)

Institutions
  • Des Moines Area Community College
  • University of Hawaii

Personal Life

Early LifeBorn in Honolulu and raised in Norwalk, Iowa, by his mother after moving there as a child. Returned to Hawaii after high school to reconnect with his Hawaiian roots.
Hobbies
  • Plays bass guitar, mandolin, ukulele and guitar as a hobby musician
  • Rock climbing and bouldering
  • Brazilian jiu-jitsu, begun in 2017
  • Ice climbing, mountain biking, skiing, longboard skateboarding and hockey
CausesActive in environmental and philanthropic causes, including opposition to a telescope project on Hawaii's tallest mountain.

Relationships & More

Spouse
  • Lisa Bonet, actress
  • the couple married in 2017
Previous RelationshipEngaged to actress Simmone Jade Mackinnon, which ended after he began dating Lisa Bonet in 2005

Family

Parents
  • Joseph Momoa, a painter
  • Coni Lemke, a photographer
Children
  • Lola Iolani Momoa
  • Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa
AncestryFather is of Native Hawaiian and Samoan descent; mother is of German, Irish and Native American ancestry

Career

Television
  • Baywatch: Hawaii (Jason Ioane)
  • Stargate Atlantis (Ronon Dex)
  • Game of Thrones (Khal Drogo)
  • Frontier
  • See
  • Chief of War (co-created and co-written)
Film
  • Conan the Barbarian (2011)
  • Aquaman (2018) and DC Extended Universe appearances
  • Dune (2021) as Duncan Idaho
  • Fast X (2023)
  • The Wrecking Crew (2026), starring and co-producing
  • Supergirl (2026) as Lobo
  • Street Fighter (2026) as Blanka
DirectingDirectorial debut with the film Road to Paloma, which he also co-wrote

Style Quotient

Signature LookLong hair and muscled physique

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/prideofgypsies/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Was discovered by designer Takeo Kobayashi and initially pursued modeling before acting.
2. Performed the Haka to convince producers he was right for Khal Drogo.
3. Is a hobby musician who took up bass after listening to Tool's song Sober.
4. Was an only child.
5. Hosted the Miss Teen Hawaii USA competition in 1999.

Also born on 1 August

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