Jason Momoa Biography:- Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa born August 1, 1979 is an American actor known for his diverse roles in film and television. He made his acting debut as Jason Ioane on the action drama series Baywatch: Hawaii (1999–2001), followed by his portrayal of Ronon Dex on the Syfy series Stargate Atlantis (2005–2009) and Khal Drogo in the first two seasons of HBO’s Game of Thrones (2011–2012). Momoa went on to star in the Discovery Channel’s historical drama series Frontier (2016–2018) and the Apple TV+ science fiction series See (2019–2022).
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Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa was born on August 1, 1979, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is the son of Coni (Lemke), a photographer, and Joseph Momoa, a painter. His father has Native Hawaiian and Samoan roots, while his mother, originally from Iowa, has German, Irish, and Native American ancestry. Raised by his mother in Norwalk, Iowa, Jason later moved to Hawaii after high school, where he secured a lead role in the TV series Baywatch (1989), known as Baywatch Hawaii in its tenth season, outshining thousands of other applicants. Following the show’s conclusion, he spent a few years traveling the globe before relocating to Los Angeles to pursue acting full-time. After a brief stint on the short-lived series North Shore (2004), he gained fame as Ronon Dex on Stargate Atlantis (2004), which garnered a dedicated fanbase.
Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa is an American actor. He made his acting debut as Jason Ioane on the syndicated action drama series Baywatch: Hawaii, which was followed by portrayals of Ronon Dex on the .
Born: 1 August 1979 (age 45 years), Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Spouse: Lisa Bonet (m. 2017–2025)
Height: 1.93 m
Children: Lola Iolani Momoa
Parents: Coni Momoa, Joseph Momoa
Early Life
Momoa, an only child, was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Coni (née Lemke), a photographer, and Joseph Momoa, a painter. His father is of Native Hawaiian descent, while his mother has German, Irish, and Pawnee ancestry. After his parents’ divorce shortly after his birth, Momoa and his mother relocated to Norwalk, Iowa, where he was raised. He graduated from Norwalk High School, where he played soccer alongside Brandon Routh. Momoa attended the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. In his teenage years, he developed a passion for rock climbing and bouldering, inspired by trips to Custer State Park, which features Sylvan Lake and the Needles of South Dakota.
Acting
Film: Johnson Family Vacation (2004) as Navarro
TV: Baywatch: Hawaii (1999) as Jason Ioane
Direction
Film: Road to Paloma (2014)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
• Rising Star Award at CinemaCon Award (2011)
• Best International Actor Award at Jupiter Awards (2019) for the film Aquaman
• Merit – Honorary Award at CinEuphoria Awards (2020) for Game of Thrones (2011)
• Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), Iowa
• University of Hawaii
• Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Ethnicity
His father is Native Hawaiian, while his mother has a mixed ancestry of German, Irish, and Pawnee.
Food Habit
Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies
Travelling, Rock Climbing, Bouldering, Riding a motorcycle, Archery, Playing the Guitar
Tattoo(s)
• A Manō (shark) tattoo on his left arm (first tattoo; inked in 2007)
• A quoted by French poet Charles Baudelaire “être toujours ivre” (always be drunk) inked on his right arm
• “Pride of Gypsies” (name of his company) inked on his right arm
• Logo of his company ‘On the Roam’ on his right arm
• A tattoo inked on the middle finger of his right hand in the memory of his deceased friend Diablo
• A small skull tattoo on his right hand above his thumb
• A simple line inked on his left hand
• Signatures of his children, Lola and Wolf, inked on his chest
• A Mountain Landscape tattoo that includes a half-moon, a five-pointed star, and the Norwegian words “min engel” (my angel) in his calf
• A Manō (shark) tattoo on located on his upper left thigh
• A Manō (shark) tattoo on his scalp tattoo
Controversies
• Criticized For Joking About Raping: In 2011, Momoa attracted criticism for saying that he loved working on Game of Thrones because he “got to rape beautiful women” during a Comic-Con panel interaction. The clip resurfaced in 2017 amid the #Metoo movement. Thereafter, he made a public apology on Instagram.
• Criticized by Animal Rights Group PETA: In 2019, a video went viral on the internet in which a bear eats a biscuit from Momoa’s mouth. The incident took place when he was shooting for a show titled See on Apple TV+. The video angered the animal rights group PETA, who highlighted that baby bears are separated from their mothers to use them in the entertainment industry.
• Angered Marvel Fans: In 2015, a DC fan approached Mamoa for an autograph on the Aquaman poster at Indiana Comic-Con. The fan asked Mamoa “Can you write down a reason why all these DC haters out there should join our DC universe?” Mamoa answered by signing the picture with the words “F*ck Marvel.”
• Criticized for Posting Photos at Sistine Chapel: In 2022, Mamoa received criticism on social media after he posted photos and footage of himself visiting the chapel in Vatican City. Netizens commented that visitors are typically prohibited from photographing the space, which is sacred to Catholic faith. After that, Mamoa shared a video apologizing for the same.
• Land Rover Defender 110
• 1961 Land Rover Defender Dormobile
• Earth Roamer XV-LTi
• Range Rover
• Aston Martin DBS
• Oldsmobile 442
• Bentley Blower Restomod
• A Pink Cadillac he calls Bernadette
• A 1929 Rolls-Royce converted to electric by Kidlington company
Bike Collection
• 1916 Harley-Davidson J
• 1936 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead
• A 1956 Harley-Davidson Panhead he calls “Mabel” (first bike)
• 2017 Harley Davidson King
• 2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim
• 2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire
• 2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America
• Valkyrie Drifter Electric Motorbike