Biography
Who is Jonathan Majors?
Early life and education
Jonathan Majors Michael Majors was born in Lompoc, California, on September 7, 1989. His mother worked as a pastor, while his father served in the United States Air Force. The family lived on the Vandenberg military base during his youth. His father left the family for seventeen years before they eventually reconnected. Jonathan spent his childhood moving between various cities in Texas, including Dallas, Georgetown, and Cedar Hill.
Career beginnings and breakthrough
Jonathan began his professional acting career while still a student. He appeared in the ABC miniseries When We Rise, where he played activist Ken Jones. Around the same time, he landed his first feature film role in the revisionist Western Hostiles. This film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival in 2017. He subsequently appeared in movies like White Boy Rick and Out of Blue in 2018.
Rise to prominence and Marvel roles
In 2020, Jonathan starred alongside Delroy Lindo and Chadwick Boseman in Spike Lee's war drama Da 5 Bloods for Netflix. That same year, he received wider recognition for his portrayal of Atticus Freeman in the HBO series Lovecraft Country. Critics noted his performance as the emotional core of the show.
Legal issues and return to film
In March 2023, Jonathan was arrested following an incident involving his then-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. By December of that year, a jury found him guilty of misdemeanor assault and sexual harassment. Marvel Studios subsequently parted ways with him, and he was removed from several upcoming projects. He completed a domestic violence intervention program following his conviction.
Birthday and age
Jonathan Majors was born on September 7, 1989, which makes Jonathan 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Jonathan shares the date with 39 other famous people.
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