Jason Momoa’s collective of acclaimed film performances run the gamut of artistic range. He appears physically imposing which is great for his action roles, but also has a refreshing dramatic depth that works for both TV shows and the silver screen.

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Game of Thrones

Khal Drogo

Momoa's role as Dothraki warlord Khal Drogo in the hit HBO series Game of Thrones was his international breakout performance. Khal Drogo doesn’t not speak much, which left Momoa to lean on his commanding physical presence and intensity. His portrayal in the show's first season established him as a formidable talent and remains a fan-favorite part of the series' legacy even though his character dies in season 1.

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Aquaman

As private citizen-turned-hero Arthur Curry in Aquaman, Jason Momoa fully embraced his leading-man status and helped define the classic DC hero for the modern live-action film audience. He brought a refreshing blend of humor, swagger, and physicality to the role, which helped the film gross over $1 billion worldwide.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League

Aquaman

Before starring in Aquaman’s standalone film, Zack Snyder's Justice League gave Momoa's Arthur Curry a more developed story arc than the reworked, Joss Whedon led Justice League movie did. This version of the film gives greater depth to Arthur Curry’s motivations and presents a more world-weary hero. His interactions with the other league members feel more substantial, which solidifies his place as a core member of the Justice League.

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Dune

Duncan Idaho

In the Dune,series Momoa plays the fiercely loyal warrior Duncan Idaho. He brings a swashbuckling energy to the character who serves as a mentor and protector to Timothée Chalamet’s character, Paul Atreides. Momoa’s character was involved in many of Dune’s Part One and Part Two’s most thrilling action sequences.

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Fast X

Dante Reyes

Momoa joined the Fast and the Furious franchise as the flamboyant villain Dante Reyes in Fast X. Many viewers thought Momoa stole almost every scene he appeared in. His performance paints this villain as very unhinged in the most humorous way possible. Critics and audiences praised his character as a welcome change of pace after such a long run of films.

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See

Baba Voss

In the Apple V+ series See, Momoa plays the Baba Voss — a strong and fearless warrior that helps his clan navigate a distant future where all humanity has lost the sense of sight. In this role, Momoa was praised for his ability to convey complex emotions without relying on eye contact.

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Frontier

Declan Harp

Momoa takes on the gritty role of Declan Harp in the historical drama Frontier. Harp is a part-Irish, part-Cree outlaw who was raised as an orphan apprentice with the Hudson Bay Company in Canada. That same company, led by the man who raised him, later murders his family, sending Harp on a hero’s journey of vengeance. Momoa does an outstanding job of capturing the character's relentless drive as he uses both brute force and calculated movements to bring the HBC to its knees.

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Braven

Joe Braven

Braven features Momoa as a more grounded character who is a family man forced into protecting his family from dangerous criminals. The film is a classic action-thriller, which is Momoa's bread and butter as a performer. It demonstrates his ability to carry a smaller-scale movie with an intensity that draws the audience in closer to the action.

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