At 19 years old, while living and working in Honolulu, Momoa decided to audition for the television series Baywatch Hawaii, [1][9] in which he was cast as Jason Ioane (1999–2001). [10]

Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa (Born August 1, 1979) is an actor, model, director, writer, and producer who portrayed the role of Jason Ioane in Baywatch and Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding.

Jul 30, 2025 · In an interview with PEOPLE, Jason Momoa opens up about his new show 'Chief of War' premiering in his native Hawaii 27 years after his debut at 19 in 'Baywatch'.

Jun 12, 2025 · Explore Jason Momoa’s unexpected journey from surf shop employee to Baywatch star, and how it nearly derailed his acting dreams.

May 15, 2025 · Before he was defending the ocean as Aquaman and hunting space bounties as Lobo, Jason Momoa was saving lives as a lifeguard on Baywatch Hawaii.

Jason was raised in Norwalk, Iowa, by his mother. After high school, he moved to Hawaii, where he landed a lead role, beating out of thousands of hopefuls in the TV series Baywatch (1989) …

Nov 21, 2023 · In this deep dive, we’ll explore how Jason Momoa Baywatch days served as the springboard into a career that would defy expectations, elevating him from the sandy stretches …

Jan 3, 2024 · In the ever-changing tides of Hollywood, Jason Momoa’s time on Baywatch stands as a pivotal chapter. From the sandy shores to global stardom, his journey is a testament to …

Aug 4, 2025 · Momoa portrayed the young lifeguard on Baywatch: Hawaii. It was 1999, and Momoa had just landed his first acting role. While Baywatch wasn’t prestige television, it was …

From early roles in the series such as Baywatch and Stargate Atlantis, the Hawaiian-American actor has since transitioned from TV screens to the cinema, playing everyone from …