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Jason Momoa

Jason Momoa - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornAugust 01, 1979
Age46
BirthplaceHonolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Zodiac SignLeo - (see also Jason Momoa's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacGoat
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForAquaman in the DC Extended Universe, Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones, roles in 'See' and 'Conan the Barbarian.'

Intro

Jason Momoa is an American actor and producer best known for portraying Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe, Khal Drogo in HBO's 'Game of Thrones,' and for action roles in television and film.

Early Life & Background

Jason Momoa was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and raised in Norwalk, Iowa. He is of Native Hawaiian descent on his father's side and German, Irish, and Native American descent on his mother's side. He briefly attended college in Iowa before returning to Hawaii to pursue modeling and acting.[1][2]

Career Highlights

  • Breakthrough role as Ronon Dex on 'Stargate Atlantis' (2005–2009).
  • Portrayed Khal Drogo on HBO's 'Game of Thrones' (2011–2012).
  • Starred as Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe, starting with 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' (2016), 'Justice League' (2017), and the solo film 'Aquaman' (2018).
  • Lead role in Apple TV+'s dystopian drama series 'See' (2019–2022).
  • Appeared as Conan in 'Conan the Barbarian' (2011).

Trivia

  • He is a skilled practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
  • Momoa is an environmental activist, especially involved in water conservation and ocean preservation.[3]
  • He is married to actress Lisa Bonet (separated as of 2022).
  • He has two children.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Jason Momoa?

Jason Momoa is 46 years old.

When was Jason Momoa born?

Jason Momoa was born the 1 August 1979.

Where is Jason Momoa from?

Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S..

On His Birth-Day

About August 1st, 1979, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 1, 1979, Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo became the first female Prime Minister of Portugal. Her appointment marked a significant milestone in Portuguese politics, as she led the country during a time of political transition following the Carnation Revolution. Pintasilgo's tenure focused on social reforms and modernization efforts.
  • Day of the week: August 1st, 1979 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Bad Girls by Donna Summer
  • #1 UK song: I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats
  • Popular movie: Apocalypse Now directed by Francis Ford Coppola

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Momoa
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jason-Momoa
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0597388/