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Jason Momoa

Jason Momoa is an American actor, producer, director, and model born in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1979.

Updated July 29, 20261 min readCited sources

Jason Momoa is an American actor, producer, director, and model best known for playing Khal Drogo in *Game of Thrones* and Aquaman in DC films.

Who he is

Born Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1979, Momoa grew up in Iowa. He began his screen career with television roles, including *Baywatch: Hawaii*, before gaining wide recognition as Khal Drogo in HBO’s *Game of Thrones*. He later became internationally known for portraying Aquaman in the DC film universe.

Key roles and work

Momoa’s best-known roles include Ronon Dex in *Stargate: Atlantis*, Khal Drogo in *Game of Thrones*, and Aquaman in *Justice League* and *Aquaman*. He has also appeared in *Dune*, *Fast X*, and *A Minecraft Movie*, and has worked as a producer, director, and model.

Personal life and Canadian connection

Momoa married actress Lisa Bonet in 2017; sources report the marriage ended in divorce in 2024. He has two children with Bonet. For Canadian audiences, Momoa appeared in the Canadian horror action film *Wolves*, noted in entertainment coverage.

In short

  • American actor, producer, director, and model born in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1979.
  • Famous for Khal Drogo in *Game of Thrones* and Aquaman in DC films.
  • Appeared in *Stargate: Atlantis*, *Dune*, *Fast X*, and *A Minecraft Movie*.
  • Married Lisa Bonet in 2017; divorced in 2024; has two children.
Canadian angle

Jason Momoa has appeared in films and productions relevant to Canadian audiences, including the Canadian horror action film *Wolves* mentioned in entertainment coverage.[7]

Quick questions

Who is Jason Momoa?
Jason Momoa is an American actor, producer, director, and model best known for *Game of Thrones* and the DC film role Aquaman.
What is Jason Momoa’s full name?
His full name is Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa.
What roles made Jason Momoa famous?
He became widely known for Khal Drogo in *Game of Thrones* and Aquaman in DC films.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Momoa
    Supports: Full name, birth date, occupation, and major roles.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jason-Momoa
    Supports: Birth details, career overview, and signature roles.
  3. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/actors/jason-momoa
    Supports: Early life, television breakthrough, and family details.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0597388/bio/
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, and biographical details.
  5. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Momoa
    Supports: Occupation and general biography details.
  6. Spanish Wikipedia — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Momoa
    Supports: Occupation and biography details.
  7. All American Speakers — https://www.allamericanspeakers.com/celebritytalentbios/Jason+Momoa/391794
    Supports: Career summary, selected roles, and later film credits.
  8. Polish Wikipedia — https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Momoa
    Supports: Marriage dates, occupation, and years active.