Jason Momoa Age, Partner, Net Worth & Biography

Jason Momoa is 47 years old and one of Hollywood’s most recognisable leading men. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, he was discovered as a model, made his acting debut on Baywatch, and went on to play Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones and Aquaman in the DC films. With long hair, tattoos, and a larger-than-life screen presence, Momoa has built a career that spans fantasy, science fiction, and action, and in 2025 he headlined the Apple TV+ historical drama Chief of War, a project he created about his own Hawaiian heritage.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa
Age	47 years old
Date of Birth	August 1, 1979
Birthplace	Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Partner	Adria Arjona (partner since 2024); previously married to Lisa Bonet (2017–2024)
Net Worth	approx. $40 million (Celebrity Net Worth, 2025)
Known For	Game of Thrones (Khal Drogo); Aquaman; Dune; Chief of War

Who Is Jason Momoa?

Jason Momoa is an American actor and filmmaker best known for playing Khal Drogo in HBO’s Game of Thrones and Arthur Curry, the title character in the Aquaman films. He has also starred in the science fiction series Stargate Atlantis, the historical drama Frontier, the Apple TV+ series See, and the film Dune, and he created and starred in Chief of War in 2025, a drama about the unification of Hawaii.

Momoa’s path to stardom was unusual. He was working as a model in Hawaii when he was cast in Baywatch: Hawaii in 1999, and he spent the next decade building a career in genre television before Game of Thrones made him a global name. His performance as Khal Drogo, the Dothraki warlord, was brief but unforgettable, and it opened the door to leading roles in film.

Off screen, Momoa is known for his love of the outdoors, his environmental activism, and his pride in his Hawaiian heritage. He was married to actress Lisa Bonet from 2017 until their divorce was finalised in 2024, and they have two children together. Since 2024 he has been in a relationship with actress Adria Arjona.

Early Life & Background

Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa was born on August 1, 1979, in Honolulu, Hawaii. His father, Joseph Momoa, is a painter from Hawaii, and his mother, Coni, is a photographer from Iowa. He was raised mainly in Norwalk, Iowa, by his mother, returning to Hawaii to visit family and to reconnect with his roots.

Momoa was discovered by designer Takeo Kobayashi while working in a surf shop in Hawaii, and he won Hawaii’s Model of the Year award in 1999. That led to his casting as Jason Ioane in Baywatch: Hawaii, his first acting role. He later studied acting and worked as a model in Paris and Tokyo before settling into a career in film and television.

Career

After Baywatch: Hawaii, Momoa played Ronon Dex in the science fiction series Stargate Atlantis from 2005 to 2009, a role that gave him a loyal fan base in genre television. His breakthrough to a wider audience came in 2011, when he played Khal Drogo in the first season of Game of Thrones. The character died at the end of the season, but Momoa’s performance made a lasting impression and led to bigger roles.

In 2016 Momoa joined the DC Extended Universe as Aquaman, first appearing in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and then headlining Aquaman in 2018, which became one of the highest-grossing DC films ever made. He also played Duncan Idaho in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune in 2021, the villain Dante Reyes in Fast X in 2023, and Garrett Garrison in A Minecraft Movie in 2025.

Television has remained a big part of his career. He starred in the historical drama Frontier from 2016 to 2018, played the blind warrior Baba Voss in See from 2019 to 2022, and in 2025 he created, co-wrote, and starred in Chief of War, an Apple TV+ drama about the warrior Ka’iana and the unification of the Hawaiian Islands. The project was a personal one for Momoa, who is of Native Hawaiian descent on his father’s side.

Facts About Jason Momoa

Jason Momoa was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and raised in Norwalk, Iowa, by his mother, a photographer.
He was discovered as a model and won Hawaii’s Model of the Year award in 1999 before his acting debut on Baywatch: Hawaii.
Momoa played Khal Drogo in the first season of Game of Thrones in 2011, a role that made him a global star.
His film Aquaman (2018) became one of the highest-grossing DC films of all time.
In 2025 he created and starred in Chief of War, a historical drama about the unification of Hawaii.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Jason Momoa?

Jason Momoa is 47 years old. He was born on August 1, 1979, in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Who is Jason Momoa’s partner?

Jason Momoa has been in a relationship with actress Adria Arjona since 2024. He was previously married to actress Lisa Bonet from 2017 to 2024.

When is Jason Momoa’s birthday?

Jason Momoa’s birthday is August 1, 1979.

What is Jason Momoa’s net worth?

Jason Momoa’s net worth is estimated at approx. $40 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth (2025).

What is Jason Momoa best known for?

Jason Momoa is best known for playing Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones and Aquaman in the DC films, and for creating and starring in Chief of War (2025).