
Jason Momoa - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
Born | August 01, 1979 |
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Age | 45 |
Birthplace | Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
Generation | Generation X |
Known For | Aquaman 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
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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: Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini dramatically returns to Iran after 14 years of exile, marking a pivotal moment in the Iranian Revolution. His arrival signaled the imminent collapse of the Shah's regime and the establishment of an Islamic Republic that would fundamentally transform Iran's political and social landscape.
- Day of the week: August 1st, 1979 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Bad Girls by Donna Summer
- #1 UK song: I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats
- Popular movie: The Tempest directed by Julie Taymor
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