Jason Momoa

Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa (; born August 1, 1979) is an American actor and film producer. He made his acting debut as Jason Ioane on the syndicated action drama series Baywatch: Hawaii (1999–2001), which was followed by portrayals of Ronon Dex on the Syfy science fiction series Stargate Atlantis (2005–2009), and Khal Drogo in the first two seasons of the HBO fantasy drama series Game of Thrones (2011–2012). He went on to play the lead roles in the Discovery Channel historical drama series Frontier (2016–2018), and the Apple TV shows See (2019–2022) and Chief of War (2025). Since 2016, Momoa has appeared in various DC Comics media, first portraying Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe (2016–2023). He has also played Duncan Idaho in the science fiction film Dune (2021), and has starred in the action film Fast X (2023) and the fantasy adventure comedy film A Minecraft Movie (2025).

Infobox

Born

Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa (1979-08-01) August 1, 1979 (age 46)Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.

Alma mater

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Occupations

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Years active

1999–present

Spouse

mw- Lisa Bonet (m. 2017; div. 2024)

Children

Tables

Key · Filmography › Film

†	Denotes productions that have not yet been released

· Filmography › Film

2004

Johnson Family Vacation

Role(s)

Navarro

2007

Pipeline

Role(s)

Kai

2010

Brown Bag Diaries: Ridin' the Blinds in B Minor

Role(s)

Mikey

Notes

Short film; also director, screenwriter and executive producer

2011

Conan the Barbarian

Role(s)

Conan the Barbarian

2012

Bullet to the Head

Role(s)

Keegan

2014

Road to Paloma

Role(s)

Robert Wolf

Notes

Also director, producer and co-writer

Debug

Role(s)

I Am

Wolves

Role(s)

Connor Slaughter

2016

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Role(s)

Arthur Curry / Aquaman

Notes

Cameo appearance

Sugar Mountain

Role(s)

Joe Bright

2017

Once Upon a Time in Venice

Role(s)

Spider

The Bad Batch

Role(s)

Miami Man

Justice League

Role(s)

Arthur Curry / Aquaman

2018

Braven

Role(s)

Joe Braven

Notes

Also producer

Aquaman

Role(s)

Arthur Curry / Aquaman

2019

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part

Role(s)

Voice role

2020

Gather

Role(s)

Himself

Notes

Documentary film; also executive producer

2021

Zack Snyder's Justice League

Role(s)

Arthur Curry / Aquaman

Notes

Director's cut of Justice League

Sweet Girl

Role(s)

Ray Cooper

Notes

Also producer

Dune

Role(s)

Duncan Idaho

2022

Slumberland

Role(s)

Flip

The Last Manhunt

Role(s)

Big Jim

Notes

Also co-story writer and executive producer

2023

Fast X

Role(s)

Dante Reyes

The Flash

Role(s)

Arthur Curry / Aquaman

Notes

Uncredited post-credits appearance

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Role(s)

Also co-story writer

2024

The Fall Guy

Role(s)

Himself

Notes

Uncredited cameo appearance

2025

A Minecraft Movie

Role(s)

Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison

Notes

Also producer

In the Hand of Dante

Role(s)

Rosario

2026

The Wrecking Crew †

Role(s)

Jonny

Notes

Post-production; also producer

Animal Friends †

Role(s)

Bear

Notes

Post-production

Supergirl †

Role(s)

Lobo

Street Fighter †

Role(s)

Blanka

Dune: Part Three †

Role(s)

Duncan Idaho

Year	Title	Role	Notes	mw- Ref.
2004	Johnson Family Vacation	Navarro
2007	Pipeline	Kai
2010	Brown Bag Diaries: Ridin' the Blinds in B Minor	Mikey	Short film; also director, screenwriter and executive producer
2011	Conan the Barbarian	Conan the Barbarian
2012	Bullet to the Head	Keegan
2014	Road to Paloma	Robert Wolf	Also director, producer and co-writer
	Debug	I Am
	Wolves	Connor Slaughter
2016	Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice	Arthur Curry / Aquaman	Cameo appearance
2016	Sugar Mountain	Joe Bright
2017	Once Upon a Time in Venice	Spider
	The Bad Batch	Miami Man
	Justice League	Arthur Curry / Aquaman
2018	Braven	Joe Braven	Also producer
2018	Aquaman	Arthur Curry / Aquaman
2019	The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part	Arthur Curry / Aquaman	Voice role
2020	Gather	Himself	Documentary film; also executive producer
2021	Zack Snyder's Justice League	Arthur Curry / Aquaman	Director's cut of Justice League
	Sweet Girl	Ray Cooper	Also producer
	Dune	Duncan Idaho
2022	Slumberland	Flip
2022	The Last Manhunt	Big Jim	Also co-story writer and executive producer
2023	Fast X	Dante Reyes
	The Flash	Arthur Curry / Aquaman	Uncredited post-credits appearance
	Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom	Arthur Curry / Aquaman	Also co-story writer
2024	The Fall Guy	Himself	Uncredited cameo appearance
2025	A Minecraft Movie	Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison	Also producer
2025	In the Hand of Dante	Rosario
2026	The Wrecking Crew †	Jonny	Post-production; also producer
	Animal Friends †	Bear	Post-production
	Supergirl †	Lobo
	Street Fighter †	Blanka
	Dune: Part Three †	Duncan Idaho

· Filmography › Television

2003

Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding

Role(s)

Television film

Tempted

Role(s)

Kala

2004–2005

Role(s)

North Shore

Notes

Frankie Seau

2005–2009

Role(s)

Stargate Atlantis

Notes

Ronon Dex

2009

The Game

Role(s)

Roman

Notes

Recurring role; 4 episodes (season 3)

2011–2012

Role(s)

Game of Thrones

Notes

Khal Drogo

2014–2015

Role(s)

The Red Road

Notes

Phillip Kopus

Drunk History

Role(s)

Jim Thorpe

Notes

Episode: "Sports Heroes"

Jean Lafitte

Role(s)

Episode: "New Orleans"

2016–2018

Role(s)

Frontier

Notes

Declan Harp

2018–2023

Role(s)

Saturday Night Live

Notes

Himself

2019

The Simpsons

Role(s)

Voice role; Episode: "The Fat Blue Line"

2019–2022

Role(s)

See

Notes

Baba Voss

2022

Peacemaker

Role(s)

Arthur Curry / Aquaman

Notes

Episode: "It's Cow or Never"

2023

The Climb

Role(s)

Himself

Notes

Docuseries; 8 episodes

2024

On the Roam

Role(s)

Himself

Notes

Host; 8 episodesAlso director and executive producer (5 episodes)

2025

Chief of War

Role(s)

Kaʻiana

Notes

Lead role; 9 episodes (also co-creator, writer, and executive producer)Directed episode: "The Black Desert"

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
1999–2001	Baywatch: Hawaii	Jason Ioane	Main role; 38 episodes (seasons 10-11)
2003	Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding	Jason Ioane	Television film
2003	Tempted	Kala	Television film
2004–2005	North Shore	Frankie Seau	Main role; 21 episodes
2005–2009	Stargate Atlantis	Ronon Dex	Main role; 73 episodes (seasons 2-5)
2009	The Game	Roman	Recurring role; 4 episodes (season 3)
2011–2012	Game of Thrones	Khal Drogo	Recurring role; 11 episodes (seasons 1-2)
2014–2015	The Red Road	Phillip Kopus	Main role; 12 episodes
	Drunk History	Jim Thorpe	Episode: "Sports Heroes"
	Drunk History	Jean Lafitte	Episode: "New Orleans"
2016–2018	Frontier	Declan Harp	Main role; 18 episodes (also executive producer)
2018–2023	Saturday Night Live	Himself	2 episodes as host; 2 episodes as special guest
2019	The Simpsons	Himself	Voice role; Episode: "The Fat Blue Line"
2019–2022	See	Baba Voss	Main role; 24 episodes
2022	Peacemaker	Arthur Curry / Aquaman	Episode: "It's Cow or Never"
2023	The Climb	Himself	Docuseries; 8 episodes
2024	On the Roam	Himself	Host; 8 episodesAlso director and executive producer (5 episodes)
2025	Chief of War	Kaʻiana	Lead role; 9 episodes (also co-creator, writer, and executive producer)Directed episode: "The Black Desert"

· Filmography › Video games

2025

Minecraft

Role(s)

Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison

Notes

A Minecraft Movie live event

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2025	Minecraft	Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison	A Minecraft Movie live event

· Awards and nominations

2011

CinemaCon Awards

Role(s)

Male Rising Star

Notes

Conan the Barbarian & Game of Thrones

Scream Awards

Role(s)

Best Ensemble

Notes

Game of Thrones

Screen Actors Guild Awards

Role(s)

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

2017

Canadian Screen Awards

Role(s)

Best Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role

Notes

Frontier

2019

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards

Role(s)

Favorite Movie Actor

Notes

Aquaman

Favorite Superhero

MTV Movie & TV Awards

Role(s)

Best Kiss (shared with Amber Heard)

Teen Choice Awards

Role(s)

Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie Actor

2023

Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Film Awards

Role(s)

Best Supporting Actor

Notes

Fast X

2024

Critics' Choice Super Awards

Role(s)

Best Villain in a Movie

Notes

Nominated

People's Choice Awards

Role(s)

The Action Movie Star of the Year

Notes

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards

Role(s)

Favorite Movie Actor

2025

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards

Role(s)

A Minecraft Movie

Year	Award	Category	Work	Result	Ref.
2011	CinemaCon Awards	Male Rising Star	Conan the Barbarian & Game of Thrones	Won
	Scream Awards	Best Ensemble	Game of Thrones	Nominated
	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series	Game of Thrones
2017	Canadian Screen Awards	Best Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role	Frontier
2019	Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards	Favorite Movie Actor	Aquaman
	Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards	Favorite Superhero
	MTV Movie & TV Awards	Best Kiss (shared with Amber Heard)
	Teen Choice Awards	Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie Actor
2023	Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Film Awards	Best Supporting Actor	Fast X	Runner-up
2024	Critics' Choice Super Awards	Best Villain in a Movie	Fast X	Nominated
	People's Choice Awards	The Action Movie Star of the Year	Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
	Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards	Favorite Movie Actor	Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
2025	Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards	Favorite Movie Actor	A Minecraft Movie

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https://archive.today/20130408022415/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2010/02/19/interview-with-norwalk-conan-star-jason-momoa
Star Advertiser
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/12/16/hawaii-news/hawaii-born-actor-jason-momoas-role-in-aquaman-parallels-his-own-upbringing/
Peoples World
https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/aquaman-the-life-aquatic-with-hawaiian-polynesian-power-superhero-jason-momoa/
Oprah Daily
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Ict News
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Des Moines Register
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Jason Momoa (Aquaman / Justice League) climbing on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJerUCY1DhQ
""Game of Thrones" Star Jason Momoa"
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Daily Express
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https://collider.com/jason-momoa-conan-road-to-paloma-interview/
Variety
https://variety.com/2014/film/news/jason-momoas-road-to-paloma-to-premiere-in-2014-sarasota-film-festival-1201130089/
Zap2it
https://web.archive.org/web/20140302181100/http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2014/02/jason-momoa-landed-the-red-road-thanks-to-his-directorial-debut-road-to-paloma.html
"Cary Elwes and Jason Momoa to Climb Sugar Mountain"
https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/115943-cary-elwes-and-jason-momoa-to-climb-sugar-mountain
The Hollywood Reporter
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cary-elwes-jason-momoa-join-indie-sugar-mountain-688082
Seriable.com
https://web.archive.org/web/20160826135115/http://seriable.com/the-red-road-cancelled-by-sundancetv-after-two-seasons/
Screen Rant
https://screenrant.com/jason-momoa-batman-audition-zack-snyder/
/Film
https://www.slashfilm.com/aquaman-jason-momoa-batman-v-superman-dawn-of-justice/
Hitfix
https://uproxx.com/hitfix/jason-momoa-will-play-aquaman-in-dawn-of-justice-and-we-know-how-it-will-happen/
The Hollywood Reporter
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/jason-momoa-playing-aquaman-batman-711899
Screen Rant
https://screenrant.com/aquaman-movie-actor-jason-momoa-official/
Slashfilm
https://www.slashfilm.com/dc-movie-slate-revealed/
Variety
https://variety.com/2015/film/news/aquaman-james-wan-directing-1201511748/
The Lego Movie 2
https://www.avclub.com/jason-momoa's-aquaman-will-splash-around-in-the-lego-movie-1831379994
DreadCentral.com
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/91414/uk-exclusive-wolves-gag-reel-serves-howlers/
DreadCentral.com
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/89009/jason-momoa-eats-bad-batch-human-flesh/
"Jason Momoa in Talks to Star in Cannibal Love Story 'The Bad Batch' for Annapurna, Vice (Exclusive)"
https://www.thewrap.com/jason-momoa-in-talks-to-star-in-cannibal-love-story-the-bad-batch-for-annapurna-vice-exclusive/
Variety
https://variety.com/2017/film/news/jason-momoa-just-cause-movie-1202003798/
Newshub
https://web.archive.org/web/20170325201825/http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/entertainment/2017/03/jason-momoa-lands-just-cause-movie-lead.html
Variety
https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/frontier-netflix-drama-series-jason-momoa-1201570702/
popculture.com
https://popculture.com/streaming/news/jason-momoa-series-frontier-fans-irked-netflix-reported-cancellation/
The Hollywood Reporter
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/jason-momoa-star-apple-drama-see-1126050
Variety
https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/jason-momoa-apple-see-1202869906/
Deadline Hollywood
https://deadline.com/2019/02/jason-momoa-dune-aquaman-frank-herbert-denis-villenueve-1202557876/
Variety
https://variety.com/2019/film/uncategorized/jason-momoa-dune-reboot-legendary-1203140272/
Deadline Hollywood
https://deadline.com/2022/01/jason-momoa-f10-1234921917/
SlashFilm
https://www.slashfilm.com/1316174/the-flash-credit-scene-explained-jason-momoas-aquaman-is-back/
"'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' Review: Back With a Trident and Dad Jokes (Published 2023)"
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/21/movies/aquaman-and-the-lost-kingdom-review.html
The Playlist
https://theplaylist.net/the-carnival-at-the-end-of-days-terry-gilliams-latest-stars-johnny-depp-as-satan-jeff-bridges-as-god-adam-driver-jason-momoa-20240607/
Variety
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/jason-momoa-lobo-supergirl-world-of-tomorrow-1236262039/
Deadline
https://deadline.com/2025/05/street-fighter-movie-eyes-jason-momoa-noah-centineo-more-1236407261/
www.hawaiinewsnow.com
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/07/23/jason-momoa-talks-about-uphill-battle-produce-chief-war/
Chief Of War
https://deadline.com/2022/04/jason-momoa-chief-of-war-limited-series-apple-tv-1234994460/
MetalSucks
https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/06/13/actor-jason-momoa-hung-out-with-slayer-and-anthrax/
metalsucks.net
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metalsucks.net
https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/11/02/jason-momoa-recruits-archspire-members-for-new-apple-tv-show/
Revolver
https://www.revolvermag.com/culture/jason-momoa-trained-archspire-vocalist-learn-war-cry-see/
Loudwire
https://loudwire.com/jason-momoa-gutturals-philip-anselmo/
"Jason Momoa: "I always knew I wanted to play bass. I wish I'd done this when I was young – but I'm making up for lost time""
https://www.guitarworld.com/features/jason-momoa-i-always-knew-i-wanted-to-play-bass-i-wish-id-done-this-when-i-was-young-but-im-making-up-for-lost-time
"Jason Momoa: "I just want to grow old, and learn the blues""
https://guitar.com/news/music-news/jason-momoa-just-want-to-grow-old-and-learn-the-blues/?amp
NME
https://www.nme.com/news/music/jason-momoa-credits-tool-song-with-igniting-his-love-of-bass-2875583
No Country For New Nashville
https://nocountryfornewnashville.com/2024/05/18/aquaman-star-jason-momoa-forms-new-band-oof-tatata-announces-may-21-show-at-cannery-hall/
Radio New Zealand
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/525833/it-s-hot-as-hell-in-here-and-i-m-not-talking-temperature-jason-momoa-s-band-oof-tatata-heat-up-auckland
Yahoo
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/jason-momoa-takes-stage-black-130330336.html
Mamamia
https://www.mamamia.com.au/jason-momoa-baywatch/
OnTheRedCarpet.com
https://web.archive.org/web/20181106021011/https://abc7.com/archive/8318234/
Us Weekly
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/jason-momoa-lisa-bonet-officially-marry-in-secret-wedding/
Hollywood Life
https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/jason-momoa-kids-4403843/
Access Hollywood
https://www.today.com/popculture/lisa-bonets-new-babys-name-mouthful-wbna28584888
"Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet announce split"
https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/12/entertainment/jason-momoa-lisa-bonet-split/index.html
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2024/jan/08/lisa-bonet-jason-momoa-divorce
"Lisa Bonet Files for Divorce from Jason Momoa 2 Years After Announcing Breakup"
https://people.com/lisa-bonet-files-divorce-jason-momoa-two-years-after-announcing-breakup-8423742
"Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet finalize their divorce"
https://pagesix.com/2024/07/09/entertainment/jason-momoa-lisa-bonet-finalize-divorce/
Glamour
https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/jason-momoa-relationship-adria-arjona
Elle
https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a60886003/all-about-adria-arjona-jason-momoas-actress-girlfriend/
BJJEE.com
https://web.archive.org/web/20201028230304/https://www.bjjee.com/articles/jason-momoa-trains-jiu-jitsu/
"Jason Momoa's Instagram post"
https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/prideofgypsies/1450522515348048909
CNN
https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/02/us/hawaii-mauna-kea-jason-momoa-telescope-trnd/index.html
Farmers Market Hawaii
https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B0oWG8uDu2y
Men's Health
https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a22515826/jason-momoa-aquaman-tattoos/
"Man Pleads Not Guilty To Assaulting "Stargate Atlantis" Actor"
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/Man-Pleads-Not-Guilty-to-Assaulting-Stargate-Atlantis-Actor.html
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The Hollywood Reporter
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jason-momoa-thomas-middleditch-famke-802754
Condé Nast Traveler
https://www.traveler.es/experiencias/articulos/documental-gather-racismo-indigena-estados-unidos/19722
Syfy Wire
https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/jason-momoa-slumberland-first-look
The Press-Enterprise
https://web.archive.org/web/20211024171654/https://www.pe.com/2019/10/19/jason-momoas-upcoming-film-shot-in-banning-revives-tale-of-willie-boy/
Deadline
https://deadline.com/2022/01/jason-momoa-f10-1234921917/
Deadline Hollywood
https://deadline.com/2023/10/julian-schnabels-in-the-hand-of-dante-oscar-isaac-jason-momoa-gerard-butler-1235574374/
TheWrap
https://www.thewrap.com/angel-manuel-soto-the-wrecking-crew-director-blue-beetle/
Animal Friends
https://deadline.com/2023/04/ryan-reynolds-jason-momoa-vince-vaughn-aubrey-plaza-set-for-animal-friends-1235329631/
The Knowledge Online
https://www.theknowledgeonline.com/news/dcs-supergirl-woman-of-tomorrow-shoots-in-the-uk-with-jason-momoa
Deadline Hollywood
https://deadline.com/2025/05/street-fighter-movie-eyes-jason-momoa-noah-centineo-more-1236407261/
Collider
https://collider.com/dune-messiah-cast-jason-momoa/
Informone
https://web.archive.org/web/20210817165059/https://informone.com/jason-momoa-reveals-which-of-his-past-roles-hell-never-let-his-kids-see/
"Game of Thrones: Cast"
https://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/cast-and-crew#/
The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/19/arts/television/saturday-night-live-jason-momoa.html
Deadline
https://deadline.com/2018/07/jason-momoa-star-see-apple-series-steven-knight-francis-lawrence-1202423719/
Deadline
https://deadline.com/2022/04/jason-momoa-chief-of-war-limited-series-apple-tv-1234994460/