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Jason Momoa Biography And Net Worth
Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momo is an American actor. He made his acting debut as Jason Ioane on the syndicated action drama series Baywatch: Hawaii (1999–2001), which was followed by portrayals of Ronon Dex on the Syfy science fiction series Stargate Atlantis (2005–2009), and Khal Drogo in the first two seasons of the HBO fantasy drama series Game of Thrones (2011–2012). He went on to play the lead roles in the Discovery Channel historical drama series Frontier (2016–2018) and the Apple TV+ science fiction series See (2019–2022).
Who is Jason Momoa?
Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momo is an American actor. He made his acting debut as Jason Ioane on the syndicated action drama series Baywatch: Hawaii (1999–2001), which was followed by portrayals of Ronon Dex on the Syfy science fiction series Stargate Atlantis (2005–2009), and Khal Drogo in the first two seasons of the HBO fantasy drama series Game of Thrones (2011–2012). He went on to play the lead roles in the Discovery Channel historical drama series Frontier (2016–2018) and the Apple TV+ science fiction series See (2019–2022).
Since 2016, Momoa has portrayed Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), including in the solo feature Aquaman (2018). Momoa has also played Duncan Idaho in the science fiction film Dune (2021), and has starred in the action film Fast X (2023).
Bio Data
| Name | Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa |
| Date of birth | August 1, 1979 |
| Place of birth | Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Gender | Male |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 3 (1. 93 m) |
| Profession | Actor, Model |
| Relationship | Lisa Bonet |
| Net Worth | $25 Million |
| Instagram Handle | @prideofgypsies |
Biography
Jason Momoa was born on August 1, 1979, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Coni (Lemke), a photographer, and Joseph Momoa, a painter. Jason Momoa is the only child of his parent. His father is of Native Hawaiian ancestry. while his mother is of German, Irish and Pawnee ancestry. Shortly after his birth, his parents divorced and he and his mother moved to Norwalk, Iowa, where he was raised. He graduated from Norwalk High School and was part of the soccer team alongside Brandon Routh. He attended the University of Hawaii.
Career
Jason Momoa began his career as a model, and he was discovered at the age of 19 by a number of well-known designers. In 1999, he began his acting career and took the role of Jason Ioane on the series “Baywatch Hawaii.” Before taking the role, he worked part-time in a surf shop. He followed up with a number of roles throughout the early 2000s in the series “North Shore” and the film “Johnson Family Vacation.”
In 2005, Momoa booked one of his most memorable early roles as Ronon Dex in the series “Stargate Atlantis.” He appeared on this show until 2009. That same year, he appeared in four episodes of “The Game.” In 2011, he played the main antagonist in the reboot of the classic 80s film “Conan the Barbarian.” After showing off his ability to play a warrior in this film, Momoa had the chance to audition for the role of Khal Drogo in HBO’s “Game of Thrones.” When filming his audition tape, he performed the Haka, a war dance made famous by the Maori. He booked the role and gained widespread recognition in the hit series. His character was killed off in 2012.
Net Worth
Jason Momoa has a net worth of $25 Million dollars.
Personal Life
Jason Momoa first started dating Lisa Bonet in 2005. Bonet is famous for her role on the legendary sitcom “The Cosby Show,” in which she played the role of Denise Huxtable. Some media sources falsely reported that the couple had been married as far back as 2007, but this wasn’t the case. In truth, Momoa and Bonet did not legally wed until 2017. After becoming the legal husband of Lisa Bonet, Jason became the stepfather of Zoe Kravitz, Bonet’s previous child with singer Lenny Kravitz. In 2007, Bonet and Momoa welcomed their first child into the world together. The next year, they had a second child together. In January 2022 Jason and Lisa announced that they were divorcing.
Momoa has numerous tattoos, including a half-sleeve on his left forearm, a tribute to his family god, or “aumakua”.
Jason Momoa is a fan of heavy metal music and has noted that he “builds his characters off of metal songs”. Momoa is a hobby musician and plays bass guitar, mandolin, ukulele and guitar in his spare time, the first of which he took up after listening to Tool’s song “Sober”.
FAQs
Who is Jason Momoa’s ex-wife?
Lisa Bonet
How old is Jason Momoa?
Jason Momoa was born on August 1, 1979 (44 years old)
How many kids does Jason Momoa have?
Jason Momoa has 2 Kids with his ex-wife
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