- Joseph Momoa was not in the life of his son Jason Momoa from 6 months after his birth until he turned 19
- He and the actor’s mother Coni Momoa, a photographer divorced in 1980
- Jason Momoa’s father is a painter and a canoe operator for the Hawaii Ocean Adventures
Joseph Momoa is the father of 44 year-old American actor, Jason Momoa. He is under the spotlight due to his son’s popularity as an actor who gained fair recognition for appearing in Game of Thrones (2011-2012) as Khal Drogo and Aquaman (2018) as the title character.
Joe “da fish” Momoa as his son fondly calls him is a painter of Hawaiin ancestry. He separated from Jason’s mother when the actor was half a year old. He became part of his son’s life years later.
Jason Momoa’s Father Hails From Hawaii
Joseph Momoa is a native of Hawaii. His heritage is traced to New Zealand. Even though where he was born wasn’t stated, it seems he was born in the Hawaiin city of Honolulu. It was here that he probably met Coni Momoa, a photographer and married her, and welcomed his son Jason Momoa on 1st August 1979.
He is a grandfather of two after his son welcomed Nako-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa and Lola Lolani Momoa with ex-wife Lisa Bonet.
Stimulating Facts About Joseph Momoa
1. The Father Of The Aquaman Actor Is A Painter
Joseph Momoa is a painter. He is also a canoe operator who is said to have worked with the Hawaiian Ocean Adventures. The company provides an avenue for tourists and guests to catch the glimpse of the Hawaiian ocean as well as the Island’s rich cultural history and traditions. According to the company, their operators, captains, and instructors have an in-depth knowledge of Hawaii’s history and culture.
So for the actor’s father to be an operator, it means he is well grounded in the history and ways of life of the Island.
2. He Separated From Jason Momoa’s Mother In The Early 80s
Jason Momoa’s father and his mother Coni Momoa divorced 6 months after the birth of the actor, say reports. However, no sources have been able to tell the exact date of the divorce. Going forward, loveohlust.com discovered the date of the divorce to be around February 1980.
After the divorce, Joeseph Momoa and his son never set eyes on each other until years later. This is because his ex-wife moved with his son to Norwalk, Iowa where his son had his elementary and high school education.
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3. His Son Returned To Hawaii At The Age of 19 To Reconnect With Him
Since Joseph Momoa’s son left Hawaii in 1980, he never returned nor set eyes on his father until 1998 when he returned. Based on reports, the reason for his return was to reconnect with his father and continue with his education. After moving back, the painter’s son was admitted to the University of Hawaii’s marine biology program.
However, before his son moved to Hawaii in 1998, he occasionally comes during the summers. He said that his son wanted to stay when he first met his Hawaiin family, but he told him to go back and finish his education before he can move back.
So when his son is around every summer, he tries to learn the ways of life of the Hawaiin people. He said his son became obsessed with the ocean. This is the reason he chose to study marine biology.
4. Joseph Momoa Taught His The Hawaiian Way Of Life
Jason Momoa’s father claimed responsibility for teaching his son to be mannered and cultured. Despite his son not growing up with him, he said he taught him how to treat people. Also, he taught him the meaning of “aloha“, a Hawaiin word that speaks about love, affection, peace, compassion, and mercy. Besides, the term is mainly used in greeting people, but it is also of cultural and spiritual importance to Hawaiians. They see it as the force that binds people together.
Also, he told his son to respect people regardless of their position, whether they are cameramen, chefs, or cleaners. When he does this, life becomes good and easy.
5. He Is Not Tall As His Son
Even though the height of Jason Momoa’s father is unknown at the time of this writing, his son’s height can be used to tell how tall he is. His son is 6 feet 4 inches (195cm/1.95m) tall, which makes him taller than an average male in the United States who is 5 feet 9 inches (179cm/1.79m). Also, comparing his son to the height of men in Hawaii who are 5 feet 8 inches (177cm/1.77m), his son is tall.
Having established all these and looking at the picture of Joseph Momoa and his son, he is way below his son in height. It is obvious he is around 5 feet 8 inches (177cm/1.77m) tall.
Joseph Momoa is the father of Game of Thrones and Aquaman actor, Jason Momoa. He was married to Jason’s mother Coni Momoa until their separation in 1980 when his son was 6 months old. Years later, he reconnected with his son who returned to Hawaii to continue with his education.
Besides, he is a painter and canoe operator with the Hawaiian Ocean Adventures.
