Jason Momoa

Jason Momoa was born on August 1, 1979, in Honolulu, Hawaii, and was raised in Norwalk, Iowa, by his mother. He is of Native Hawaiian, German, Irish, and Native American descent. Momoa’s acting career began unexpectedly in 1999 when he was cast as Jason Ioane on the television series “Baywatch Hawaii” at the age of 19. This early role introduced him to the entertainment industry, though it would take years before he achieved mainstream stardom.

Momoa gained significant recognition for his portrayal of Khal Drogo in the first two seasons of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” (2011-2012). Despite his character’s relatively brief appearance on the show, Drogo became one of the series’ most iconic characters, and the role established Momoa as a commanding physical presence in Hollywood. He continued building his career with the lead role in the Netflix series “Frontier” (2016-2018) and the film “Braven” (2018).

His career reached blockbuster status when he was cast as Arthur Curry, also known as Aquaman, in the DC Extended Universe. He first appeared in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” (2016) and “Justice League” (2017) before headlining “Aquaman” (2018), which grossed over $1.1 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing DC film at the time. He reprised the role in “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” (2023). He also took on the villain role in “Fast X” (2023), further expanding his blockbuster portfolio.

Beyond acting, Momoa is a passionate entrepreneur and environmental advocate. He co-founded Mananalu Water, a canned water company aimed at reducing plastic pollution, and has his own production company. He is known for his love of rock climbing, motorcycles, and Hawaiian culture. Through his film career, business ventures, and brand partnerships, Momoa has built an estimated net worth of $25 million by 2026.