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 |
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
[edit] External links
- Jason Momoa at the Internet Movie Database
- The Official Jason Momoa Fanclub
- Jason Momoa Online
- The5thRace will be holding a live chat with Jason Momoa on 16 July 2006
- A German Fansite for Jason Momoa A German fansite for Jason Momoa.
Major Cast Members of Stargate Atlantis | |
Joe Flanigan | David Hewlett | Torri Higginson | Rachel Luttrell | Paul McGillion | Jason Momoa | Rainbow Sun Francks |