History of Jason Momoa in Timeline

Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa, an American actor, began his career on Baywatch: Hawaii. He gained wider recognition for his roles as Ronon Dex in Stargate Atlantis and Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones. Momoa has also starred in lead roles in the historical drama Frontier and the science fiction series See.

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August 1, 1979: Jason Momoa's Birth

On August 1, 1979, Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa was born. He is an American actor.

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1982: Original Conan the Barbarian Film

In 1982, the original Conan the Barbarian film was released, a role that was made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger and later reimaged with Jason Momoa in the title role in 2011.

1999: Acting Debut in Baywatch: Hawaii

In 1999, Jason Momoa made his acting debut as Jason Ioane on Baywatch: Hawaii.

1999: Met Simmone Jade Mackinnon

In 1999, Jason Momoa met his first fiancée, actress Simmone Jade Mackinnon, on the set of Baywatch.

2001: End of Baywatch Hawaii

In 2001, Jason Momoa finished his role as Jason Ioane in the television series Baywatch Hawaii.

2004: Appearance in Johnson Family Vacation

In 2004, Jason Momoa appeared in the film Johnson Family Vacation.

2004: Engagement to Simmone Jade Mackinnon

In 2004, Jason Momoa became engaged to Simmone Jade Mackinnon.

2004: Main Cast on North Shore

In 2004, Jason Momoa was in the main cast on the Fox drama North Shore as Frankie.

2005: Appearance in Stargate Atlantis

From 2005, Jason Momoa appeared as Ronon in Stargate Atlantis, for which he learned martial arts.

2005: Began Relationship with Lisa Bonet

In 2005, Jason Momoa began a relationship with actress Lisa Bonet, leading to the end of his engagement with Simmone Jade Mackinnon.

2005: Main Cast on North Shore

In 2005, Jason Momoa was in the main cast on the Fox drama North Shore as Frankie.

July 2007: Birth of Daughter Lola Iolani

In July 2007, Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet's daughter, Lola Iolani, was born.

November 15, 2007: Incorrectly Believed Marriage Date

Although it was previously believed that Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet married on November 15, 2007, the couple did not marry until October 2017.

November 15, 2008: Slashed in Face with Broken Beer Glass

On November 15, 2008, Jason Momoa was slashed across the face with a broken beer glass during an altercation at a tavern in Los Angeles, California, requiring reconstructive surgery.

December 2008: Birth of Son Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha

In December 2008, Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet's son, Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha, was born.

2009: End of Stargate Atlantis Role

In 2009, Jason Momoa finished his role as Ronon Dex on Stargate Atlantis.

2009: Cast in The Game

In 2009, Jason Momoa was cast as Roman in four episodes of the comedy-drama television series The Game.

2009: Appearance in Stargate Atlantis

Until 2009, Jason Momoa appeared as Ronon in Stargate Atlantis, for which he learned martial arts.

2011: Role as Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones

In 2011, Jason Momoa began his role as Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones.

2011: Portrayal of Conan the Barbarian

In 2011, Jason Momoa portrayed the title protagonist in Conan the Barbarian.

2012: End of Game of Thrones Role

In 2012, Jason Momoa ended his role as Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones after the first two seasons.

March 2014: Joined Sugar Mountain

In March 2014, Jason Momoa joined the dark comedy/thriller indie Sugar Mountain, and principal photography was done in Alaska.

April 2014: Premiere of Road to Paloma

In April 2014, Road to Paloma, directed and co-written by Jason Momoa, premiered at the Sarasota Film Festival.

June 2014: Cast as Aquaman

In June 2014, Jason Momoa was reported to have been cast in the role of Arthur Curry / Aquaman.

July 15, 2014: Limited Theatrical Release of Road to Paloma

On July 15, 2014, Road to Paloma had a limited theatrical release in New York City and Los Angeles and a VOD release.

August 2014: Role in Wolves and Debug

In August 2014, Jason Momoa portrayed Connor in Wolves, and starred in Debug.

February 2015: Role in The Bad Batch

In February 2015, it was announced that Jason Momoa would portray a cannibal in the drama thriller film The Bad Batch.

2015: Starred in The Red Road

In 2015, Jason Momoa starred as Phillip Kopus in The Red Road.

2016: Portrayal of Declan Harp in Frontier

Between 2016, Jason Momoa portrayed Declan Harp in the Canadian historical drama television series Frontier and was an executive producer on the show.

2016: Lead Role in Frontier

In 2016, Jason Momoa played the lead role in the Discovery Channel historical drama series Frontier.

2016: Appearing in DC Comics Media

Since 2016, Jason Momoa has portrayed Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe.

March 2017: Cast in Just Cause Film

In March 2017, it was announced that Jason Momoa would play Rico Rodriguez in the official Just Cause film series.

October 2017: Marriage to Lisa Bonet

In October 2017, Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet were officially married.

2017: Began Practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

In 2017, Jason Momoa began practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

2017: Role in Justice League

In 2017, Jason Momoa played Aquaman in the ensemble film Justice League.

February 2, 2018: Release of Braven

On February 2, 2018, the Canadian action film Braven, in which Jason Momoa was cast in 2015, was released.

July 2018: Cast in See

In July 2018, Jason Momoa was cast for Apple's post-apocalyptic drama series See.

2018: End of Frontier

In 2018, Jason Momoa finished playing the lead role in the Discovery Channel historical drama series Frontier.

2018: Starred in Aquaman Solo Film

In late 2018, Jason Momoa starred in the Aquaman solo film.

2018: Portrayal of Declan Harp in Frontier

Until 2018, Jason Momoa portrayed Declan Harp in the Canadian historical drama television series Frontier and was an executive producer on the show.

February 2019: Cast in Dune

In February 2019, Jason Momoa was cast as Duncan Idaho in the Denis Villeneuve film Dune.

2019: Lead Role in See

In 2019, Jason Momoa began playing the lead role in the Apple TV+ science fiction series See.

February 2020: Super Bowl Commercial Appearance

In February 2020, Jason Momoa appeared in a halftime commercial for Rocket Mortgage for Super Bowl LIV.

October 7, 2020: Date of Separation from Lisa Bonet

October 7, 2020 is the date of separation from Lisa Bonet, according to divorce filing.

October 30, 2020: Featured in "Doom" by Scour

On October 30, 2020, Jason Momoa was featured in the song "Doom" by black metal band Scour.

2021: Role in Dune

In 2021, Jason Momoa played Duncan Idaho in the science fiction film Dune.

January 2022: Split from Lisa Bonet

In January 2022, Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet announced their split.

January 2022: Cast in Fast X

In January 2022, it was announced that Jason Momoa joined the cast of the tenth Fast & Furious film titled Fast X as the main villain, Dante Reyes.

2022: End of See

In 2022, Jason Momoa finished playing the lead role in the Apple TV+ science fiction series See.

2023: Role in Fast X

In 2023, Jason Momoa starred in the action film Fast X.

January 2024: Lisa Bonet Filed for Divorce

In January 2024, Lisa Bonet filed for divorce from Jason Momoa, citing irreconcilable differences.

December 2024: Cast as Lobo

In December 2024, Jason Momoa was announced to play Lobo in the DC Universe film Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

2024: Formation of ÖOF TATATÁ

In 2024, Jason Momoa formed the power trio ÖOF TATATÁ, performing at Music City’s Cannery Hall in May and a one-off show in Auckland, New Zealand in August.