Jason Momoa is an American actor known for his roles in popular television series. He first gained recognition as Jason Ioane in "Baywatch: Hawaii." He further solidified his career with notable roles such as Ronon Dex in "Stargate Atlantis" and Khal Drogo in "Game of Thrones." Momoa continued to lead in television with "Frontier" and "See."
August 1, 1979: Jason Momoa is born
On August 1, 1979, Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa was born. He would go on to become a well-known American actor.
1999: Momoa Lands his Breakout Role on Baywatch Hawaii
At 19 years old, Jason Momoa decided to audition for "Baywatch Hawaii" and was cast as Jason Ioane. This marked his acting debut, launching his career in television.
1999: Momoa Meets Simmone Jade Mackinnon
Jason Momoa began dating actress Simmone Jade Mackinnon, whom he met on the set of "Baywatch."
2001: Momoa's Run on "Baywatch Hawaii" Ends
Jason Momoa's time on "Baywatch Hawaii" concluded after a two-year run.
2004: Momoa and Mackinnon's Engagement
Jason Momoa and Simmone Jade Mackinnon got engaged after being together for six years.
2004: Momoa Joins the Cast of "North Shore"
Jason Momoa secured a main cast role as Frankie in the Fox drama "North Shore."
2004: Momoa Appears in "Johnson Family Vacation"
Jason Momoa took on a role in the film "Johnson Family Vacation."
2005: Momoa and Mackinnon End Engagement, Momoa Begins Relationship with Lisa Bonet
Jason Momoa and Simmone Jade Mackinnon called off their engagement. Momoa then began a relationship with actress Lisa Bonet.
2005: Momoa Embraces Martial Arts for "Stargate Atlantis"
Jason Momoa dedicated himself to learning martial arts in preparation for his role as Ronon in "Stargate Atlantis."
2005: Momoa's Role in "North Shore" Concludes
Jason Momoa's time on "North Shore" came to an end.
July 2007: Momoa and Bonet Welcome Daughter Lola Iolani
Lisa Bonet gave birth to daughter Lola Iolani Momoa in July 2007.
November 15, 2008: Momoa Assaulted at Birds Cafe
Jason Momoa was attacked at the Birds Cafe in Los Angeles, California. He was slashed across the face with a broken beer glass, resulting in roughly 140 stitches and a noticeable scar through his left eyebrow that is visible in his later work. The attacker received a five-year prison sentence.
December 2008: Momoa and Bonet Welcome Son Nakoa-Wolf
Lisa Bonet gave birth to their son, Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa in December 2008.
2009: Momoa's Time on "Stargate Atlantis" Ends
After four years, Jason Momoa's run on "Stargate Atlantis" ended.
2009: Momoa Appears in "The Game"
Jason Momoa took on a role in four episodes of the television show "The Game."
2011: Momoa Stars in "Conan the Barbarian"
Jason Momoa played the title character in "Conan the Barbarian," a reimagining of the 1982 film that was famously portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
2011: Momoa Lands Role as Khal Drogo in "Game of Thrones"
Jason Momoa was cast as Khal Drogo in HBO's hit series "Game of Thrones." During his audition, he famously performed a Haka, a traditional Māori dance used to challenge opponents or welcome visitors, which helped him secure the role.
2012: Momoa's Role in "Game of Thrones" Ends
Jason Momoa's time as Khal Drogo in "Game of Thrones" concluded after two seasons.
March 2014: Momoa Joins "Sugar Mountain"
Jason Momoa joined the cast of "Sugar Mountain," a dark comedy/thriller indie film, alongside Cary Elwes and Haley Webb. The film was shot in Alaska.
April 2014: Momoa's "Road to Paloma" Premieres
"Road to Paloma," an American drama thriller film co-written and directed by Jason Momoa, premiered at the Sarasota Film Festival. Momoa starred in the film alongside Sarah Shahi, Lisa Bonet, Michael Raymond-James, and Wes Studi.
June 2014: Momoa Cast as Aquaman in the DCEU
Jason Momoa was officially cast as Arthur Curry, also known as Aquaman, in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). This came after he auditioned for the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman.
July 15, 2014: "Road to Paloma" Sees Limited Theatrical Release
"Road to Paloma," Jason Momoa's directorial debut, received a limited theatrical release in New York City and Los Angeles, along with a video-on-demand release.
August 2014: Momoa Stars in "Wolves" and "Debug"
Jason Momoa took on roles in two films: the Canadian horror action film "Wolves" as Connor, and the sci-fi horror film "Debug," directed by Momoa's former "Stargate Atlantis" co-star David Hewlett.
February 2015: Momoa Cast in "The Bad Batch"
It was announced that Jason Momoa would portray a cannibal in the drama thriller film "The Bad Batch."
2015: Momoa Cast in "Braven"
Jason Momoa was cast in the Canadian action film "Braven."
2015: Momoa's Role in "The Red Road" Concludes
After two seasons, Jason Momoa's time on the SundanceTV drama series "The Red Road" ended.
2016: Momoa's Time as Aquaman in the DCEU Begins
Jason Momoa's journey as Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe officially began, marking the character's live-action film debut.
2016: Momoa Starts Work on "Frontier"
Jason Momoa began portraying Declan Harp in the Canadian historical drama television series "Frontier." He also served as an executive producer on the show.
March 2017: Momoa Cast as Rico Rodriguez in "Just Cause" Film Adaptation
It was announced that Jason Momoa would play Rico Rodriguez in the film adaptation of the video game "Just Cause."
October 2017: Momoa and Bonet Marry
Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet officially got married in October 2017, after a long-term relationship.
2017: Momoa Begins Jiu-Jitsu Training
Jason Momoa began practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
2017: Momoa Debuts as Aquaman in "Justice League"
Jason Momoa made his debut as Aquaman in the ensemble superhero film "Justice League." He reprised the role in the director's cut, "Zack Snyder's Justice League."
February 2, 2018: "Braven" is Released
The Canadian action film "Braven," starring Jason Momoa, was released.
July 2018: Momoa Cast in Apple TV+'s "See"
Jason Momoa was cast in "See," a post-apocalyptic drama series for Apple TV+.
2018: Momoa Voices Aquaman in "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part"
Jason Momoa lent his voice to the character of Aquaman in the animated film "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part."
2018: Momoa's Work on "Frontier" Ends
After three seasons, Jason Momoa's portrayal of Declan Harp in "Frontier" came to an end.
2018: "Aquaman" is Released
"Aquaman," starring Jason Momoa in the title role, was released.
February 2019: Momoa Cast as Duncan Idaho in "Dune"
Jason Momoa was cast as Duncan Idaho in Denis Villeneuve's film adaptation of "Dune."
2019: Momoa Stars in "See"
"See," starring Jason Momoa, premiered on Apple TV+
February 2020: Momoa Appears in Super Bowl Commercial and Ozzy Osbourne Music Video
Jason Momoa appeared in a halftime commercial for Rocket Mortgage during Super Bowl LIV. He also appeared in the teaser for Ozzy Osbourne's song "Scary Little Green Men" from the album "Ordinary Man."
October 7, 2020: Momoa and Bonet Separate
Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet separated on October 7, 2020, marking the end of their marriage.
October 30, 2020: Momoa Featured in Scour's Song "Doom"
Jason Momoa was featured in "Doom," a song by black metal band Scour. Momoa, a known heavy metal music enthusiast, has shared that he draws inspiration for his characters from metal songs.
2021: Momoa Stars as Duncan Idaho in "Dune"
Jason Momoa starred as Duncan Idaho in Denis Villeneuve's highly anticipated film adaptation of "Dune."
January 2022: Momoa and Bonet Announce Split
Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet publicly announced their split after being married for over four years.
January 2022: Momoa Joins "Fast X" as Dante Reyes
Jason Momoa joined the cast of "Fast X," the tenth installment in the "Fast & Furious" franchise, portraying the main villain, Dante Reyes.
2022: Momoa's Role in "See" Concludes
Jason Momoa's run as Baba Voss in "See" ended after three seasons.
2023: Momoa's Time as Aquaman Concludes
After portraying Aquaman in three films over six years, Jason Momoa's run in the DCEU came to an end.
January 2024: Bonet Files for Divorce
Lisa Bonet filed for divorce from Jason Momoa, citing irreconcilable differences and listing their date of separation as October 7, 2020.