Jason Momoa: Bio And Career Highlights

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Jason Momoa

Born

August 1, 1979

Died

Birthplace

Honolulu, Hawaii, US

Age

47 Years Old

Horoscope

Leo

Who Is Jason Momoa?

Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa is an American actor and filmmaker recognized for his rugged charisma. He brings a powerful screen presence to his diverse roles.

His breakout performance as Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones captivated global audiences and quickly made him a household name. He later became synonymous with the DC Extended Universe character Aquaman.

Full Name	Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa
Gender	Male
Height	6 feet 4 inches (193 cm)
Relationship Status	Dating Adria Arjona
Net Worth	$40 million
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Native Hawaiian, German, Irish, Pawnee
Education	Norwalk High School, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Father	Joseph Momoa
Mother	Coni Momoa
Siblings	Justin Momoa
Kids	Lola Iolani Momoa, Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa

Early Life and Education

Family ties strongly shaped Jason Momoa’s early life, growing up with his mother Coni Momoa in Norwalk, Iowa, after his parents divorced shortly after his birth. His father, Joseph Momoa, is of Native Hawaiian descent.

Momoa attended Norwalk High School and later enrolled in the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, developing an early interest in marine biology before pursuing a modeling career.

Notable Relationships

Dating Adria Arjona, Jason Momoa recently attended a premiere with her and his two children. He was previously married to actress Lisa Bonet, a relationship that spanned nearly two decades.

Momoa shares daughter Lola Iolani Momoa and son Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa with Bonet, with whom he co-parents following their divorce in 2024.

Career Highlights

Jason Momoa found widespread fame portraying Arthur Curry, the superhero Aquaman, across multiple films in the DC Extended Universe. This role cemented his status as a leading action star and garnered significant box office success.

Beyond his iconic superhero work, Momoa launched Mananalu, a company focused on eliminating single-use plastic water bottles. He also produces and stars in the historical drama series Chief of War for Apple TV+.