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My Take
Jason Momoa is one of the few actors who feels exactly as large off screen as on it. The Honolulu-born Leo broke through as Khal Drogo and then carried Aquaman as a leading man, a trajectory I find satisfying because he clearly built it the slow way, starting back in his Baywatch days. What I enjoy most is the contradiction at his core: an imposing, almost feral physical presence wrapped around an obvious tenderness and devotion to family. He has since moved into directing, writing, and producing, widening his footprint. There is a human, slightly rough-edged quality to him that Hollywood rarely keeps intact, and I hope he never loses it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jason Momoa
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェイソン・モモア
- Reading
- じぇいそん・ももあ
- Born
- August 1, 1979 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
- Origin
- Honolulu, United States
- Height
- 2 cm
- Occupation
- actor / film producer / film director / screenwriter / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Norwalk High School
- University
- Des Moines Area Community College
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Justice League | — | |
| Notable work | Aquaman | — | |
| Notable work | Game of Thrones | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jason Momoa born?
Born August 1, 1979 (age 47).
Where is Jason Momoa from?
Jason Momoa is from Honolulu, United States.
What does Jason Momoa do?
Jason Momoa works as actor, film producer, film director, screenwriter, film actor.
How tall is Jason Momoa?
Jason Momoa is 2 cm.
What is Jason Momoa known for?
Notable works include Justice League, Aquaman, Game of Thrones.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.