Jason Momoa
He transformed from a fierce warrior on screen into a global symbol of rugged charisma and environmental activism.
Born 1979 (age 47)·American actor·Birthday: August 1·Generation X
Biography
Jason Momoa’s journey began in Honolulu, a far cry from the fantastical worlds he would later inhabit. After a stint modeling in Paris, he landed on the shores of 'Baywatch Hawaii,' but it was his physical and intensely silent portrayal of the Dothraki warlord Khal Drogo in 'Game of Thrones' that seared him into the global consciousness. That role unlocked a path for Momoa to become a leading man who defies easy categorization, equally at home in the post-apocalyptic darkness of 'See' and the spandex of DC’s Aquaman. Off-screen, he crafts a persona as distinct as his on-screen roles—a tattooed, motorcycle-riding father who uses his platform to advocate fiercely for environmental causes and Indigenous rights, proving his depth extends far beyond his imposing frame.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Jason was born in 1979, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jason Was Born
The biggest hits of 1979
#1 Movie
Kramer vs. Kramer
Best Picture
Kramer vs. Kramer
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Jason's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1979Born
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1984Started school
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1992Became a teenager
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1995Could drive
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1997Could vote
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Turned 21
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2009Turned 30
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2019Turned 40
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 47 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- His breakout role as Khal Drogo in HBO's 'Game of Thrones' established him as an international star.
- He headlined the blockbuster 'Aquaman' film, which earned over $1.1 billion worldwide.
- He created and starred in the Apple TV+ series 'See,' a high-concept drama set in a blind future.
- He is a vocal UN Environment Programme advocate for ocean conservation and single-use plastic bans.
Did You Know?
He was discovered by international designer Takeo Kobayashi while working at a surf shop in Hawaii.
He has a black belt in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu.
He directed and starred in the 2014 road movie 'Road to Paloma,' which he also co-wrote.
His full name is Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa.
“I’m a father. I’m a husband. I’m a son. I’m an actor. I’m an activist. I’m a lot of things.”
