Jason Momoa

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Jason Momoa
Birth name Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa
Born August 1, 1979 (age 27)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Official site http://www.jasonmomoa.com/
Notable roles Jason Ioane in Baywatch

Ronon Dex in Stargate Atlantis

Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa was born on August 1, 1979 in Honolulu, Hawaii and was raised in Norwalk, Iowa by his mother. He is 6′4″ and of mixed Hawaiian and Caucasian descent.

[edit] Biography

In 1998, he returned to Hawaii where he was discovered by international designer Takeo and launched his modelling career. In 1999 he won Hawaii's Model of the Year and hosted the Miss Teen Hawaii contest. Momoa is best known for his roles as Jason Ioane (1999-2001) in Baywatch and as Ronon Dex (2005-), an elite firearms and mêlée warrior in Stargate Atlantis.

[edit] Filmography

Stargate Atlantis (2005-present) as Ronon Dex
North Shore (2004-2005) as Frankie Seau
Johnson Family Vacation (2004) as Navarro
Tempted (2003) as Kala
Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding (2003) as Jason Ioane
Baywatch (1999-2001) as Jason Ioane

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Major Cast Members of Stargate Atlantis
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Joe Flanigan | David Hewlett | Torri Higginson | Rachel Luttrell | Paul McGillion | Jason Momoa | Rainbow Sun Francks
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