Jason Momoa
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| Jason Momoa | |
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 Momoa in 2011 |
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| Born | Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa August 1, 1979 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States |
| Occupation | Actor, model |
| Years active | 1998-present |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)[1] |
| Spouse | Lisa Bonet[2] |
| Partner | Simmone Jade Mackinnon (?–2006) |
| Children | • Lola Iolani Momoa (born 2007) • Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa (born 2008) |
| Website | |
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Jason Momoa (born August 1, 1979) is an American actor and model.
He is known for his role as Ronon Dex (2005–2009) on military science fiction television series Stargate: Atlantis (2004–2009). Most recently, he became recognized for his role as the title character in the sword and sorcery film Conan the Barbarian (2011).[3] Before the film, Momoa appeared as Khal Drogo in the HBO medieval fantasy television series Game of Thrones (2011).
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[edit] Early life and education
An only child, Momoa was born Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa in Honolulu, Hawaii, and raised in Norwalk, Iowa, by his mother, Coni Momoa.[4] His father is of Native Hawaiian descent and his mother is of German, Irish, and Native American ancestry.[1]
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[edit] Career
In 1998, Momoa returned to Hawaii, where he was discovered by international designer Takeo Kikuchi and launched his modeling career. In 1999, he won Hawaii's Model of the Year and hosted the Miss Teen Hawaii contest.
In addition to his appearances in Stargate: Atlantis, and Game of Thrones, Momoa has appeared as Jason Ioane (1999–2001) in the action drama series Baywatch Hawaii (1999–2001). He then portrayed the title protagonist in Conan the Barbarian, a reimagining of the 1982 film of the same name and a role made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
After the shooting of Stargate Atlantis Season 4 was over, Momoa had his dreadlocks cut off. Their weight had been giving him headaches, and even whiplash when filming action scenes. The program agreed with the decision and had planned to film a scene where Ronon cuts off his hair for Season 5's "Broken Ties", but that change was ultimately overruled by the Sci Fi network. On the first day of filming for Season 5, his dreadlocks were reattached, but the process was too taxing, forcing Momoa to switch to using his stunt double's wig until a custom wig could be made and delivered two weeks later.[5][6]
Momoa appeared as Roman in four episodes of the comedy-drama television series The Game (2011).
[edit] Personal life
He is the nephew of surfers Brian Keaulana and Rusty Keaulana.[7]
He met Cosby Show star Lisa Bonet in 2005, and they married in November 2007. On July 23, 2007, Bonet[2] gave birth to their daughter, Lola Iolani Momoa. On December 15, 2008, Bonet and Momoa had a son, Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa. The birth was first announced by Momoa's mother on the fan forums of his official site. She said that Nakoa means "warrior" and Mana stands for “strength/spirit,” while Kaua ("rain") and Po ("dark") pertain to the circumstances surrounding his birthday (he was born on a rare bad-weather night in Los Angeles). He shares his other middle name, Namakaeha, with his father.[8]
On November 15, 2008, Momoa was slashed in the face with a broken beer glass at the Birds Cafe, a Hollywood, California club.[9][10] He received around 140 stitches during reconstructive surgery, and his scars are apparent in his later work.[9] A 21-year-old Venice Beach, California resident was convicted of the crime and is serving a five-year sentence at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison, Corcoran.[10]
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999–2001 | Baywatch Hawaii | Jason Ioane | |
| 2003 | Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding | Jason Ioane | |
| 2003 | Tempted | Kala | |
| 2004 | Johnson Family Vacation | Navarro | |
| 2004–05 | North Shore | Frankie Seau | |
| 2006–09 | Stargate Atlantis | Ronon Dex | |
| 2009 | The Game | Roman | |
| 2011 | Game of Thrones | Khal Drogo | 10 episodes ShoWest Award for Male Rising Star of 2011 (also for Conan the Barbarian) Nominated - Scream Award for Best Ensemble Nominated - Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series |
| 2011 | Conan the Barbarian | Conan | ShoWest Award for Male Rising Star of 2011 (also for Games of Thrones) |
| 2012 | Bullet to the Head | Keegan |
[edit] See also
- List of Americans of Irish descent
- List of German Americans
- List of Native Americans of the United States
- List of Native Hawaiians
- List of people from Hawaii
- List of people from Iowa
[edit] References
- ^ a b Staff (July 19, 2004). "Momoa Makes Hawaii Hot". Extra. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
- ^ a b Jason Momoa of 'Conan the Barbarian' talks about his horse fears, August 20, 2011, Olivia Allin, OnTheRedCarpet.com
- ^ McNary, David (January 21, 2010). "Momoa Set for 'Conan' – New Barbarian Set for Franchise Reboot". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118014163.html?categoryId=28&cs=1. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
- ^ Jason Momoa's short Biography on TVguide
- ^ Sumner, Darren (May 26, 2008). "Momoa: The Dreads Stay Put". Gateworld. http://www.gateworld.net/news/2008/05/momoa_the_dreads_stay_put.shtml. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
- ^ Sumner, Darren (February 23, 2008). "New Plot Details on 'Broken Ties'". Gateworld. http://www.gateworld.net/news/2008/02/new_plot_details_on_broken_ties.shtml. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
- ^ Ryan, Tim (May 11, 1999). "On Baywatch Duty".Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
- ^ Staff (January 9, 2009). "Lisa Bonet's New Baby's Name Is a Mouthful – Newborn Boy's Name Is Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa". Access Hollywood (via MSNBC). http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/28584888/ns/today-entertainment/t/lisa-bonets-new-babys-name-mouthful. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
- ^ a b Staff (January 26, 2009). "Man Pleads Not Guilty To Assaulting 'Stargate Atlantis' Actor". KNBC. http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/entertainment/Man-Pleads-Not-Guilty-to-Assaulting-Stargate-Atlantis-Actor.html. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
- ^ a b Winton, Richard Los Angeles Times October 7, 2009
[edit] External links
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- Jason Momoa at the Internet Movie Database
- jasonmomoa.ru, Russian fan site
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- American film actors
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