About

Jason Namakaeha Momoa born August 1st (Age 32) is an American actor and film producer. He made his acting debut as Jason Ioane on the syndicated action drama series Baywatch: Hawaii and Dex on the Syfy science fiction series Stargate Atlantis, and Khal Drogo in the first two seasons of the HBO fantasy drama series Game of Thrones. He went on to play the lead roles in the Discovery Channel historical drama series Frontier, and the Apple TV shows See and Chief of War. Jason Namakaeha Momoa was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. Since 2016, Momoa has appeared in various DC Comics media, first portraying Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe. He has also played Duncan Idaho in the science fiction film Dune, and has starred in the action film Fast X and the adventure comedy film A Minecraft Movie. Jason Momoa was born on August 1 in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Coni, a photographer, and Joseph Momoa, a painter. He is an only child. His father is Native Hawaiian while his mother is of German, Irish, and Pawnee ancestry. Shortly after his birth, his parents divorced and he and his mother moved to Norwalk, Iowa, where he was raised. He graduated from Norwalk High School and was a member of the school's soccer team alongside Brandon Routh. Momoa attended the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. In his early teen years, Momoa became a rock climber and boulderer when his mother took him to Custer State Park where Sylvan Lake and the Needles of South Dakota lie. Jason Momoa is an imposing, 6-foot-4-inches tall and 240 pounds with a heavily muscled physique, long dark brown hair, and prominent facial features including high cheekbones and a signature eyebrow scar. His mixed Native Hawaiian and Caucasian heritage gives him an exotic, rugged appearance. Broad-shouldered and deeply muscular, featuring a wide chest (approx. 50 inches), thick arms, and a powerful, athletic frame built from outdoor climbing and functional strength rather than standard gym routines. Head and Facisl Hair: Long, thick, wavy dark brown hair that often falls past his shoulders, frequently worn loose, in a man-bun, or styled with highlights. Typically sports a full, rugged beard and mustache combination, framing a strong, square jawline and wide mouth. Eyes & Expression: Deep-set, expressive hazel eyes beneath heavy, structured brows, marked by a distinct, vertical scar slicing through his left eyebrow. Distinctive Body MarkingsTattoos: Adorned with extensive body art, most notably a large half-sleeve tattoo on his left forearm representing an ʻaumakua (family crest/guardian spirit), alongside other tribal and geometric designs across his chest and arms.