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Jonathan Majors was born in Santa Barbara County, California, to a family that moved frequently due to his father's service in the US Air Force.
Childhood and Education
Early Years
Majors spent his early years living with his mother, a pastor, and his siblings on the Vandenberg military base and later in various cities in Texas. He attended Cedar Hill High School and graduated from Duncanville High School in 2008.
Graduation from Yale School of Drama
2016
Majors graduated with a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Drama, marking a significant milestone in his journey to becoming a professional actor.
Screen Debut
2017
Majors made his screen debut in the ABC miniseries 'When We Rise,' playing the role of young Ken Jones, a gay activist.
Breakthrough Role
2019
Majors starred in the critically acclaimed independent film 'The Last Black Man in San Francisco,' earning him critical acclaim and recognition as a rising star in Hollywood.
HBO Series 'Lovecraft Country'
2020
Majors played the lead role of Atticus Freeman in the HBO horror-drama series 'Lovecraft Country,' which was a hit with audiences and critics alike.
Netflix Western 'The Harder They Fall'
2021
Majors starred alongside Idris Elba and Regina King in the Netflix Western 'The Harder They Fall,' further solidifying his position in Hollywood.
Marvel Cinematic Universe and Legal Issues
2023
Majors portrayed Kang the Conqueror in 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' and appeared in 'Creed III.' However, his career was impacted by assault charges, leading to his conviction and subsequent removal from future MCU projects.
Career Impact and Rehabilitation
2023-2024
Following his conviction, Majors was dropped from numerous projects and began serving a 52-week domestic violence intervention program. His career prospects for a comeback in 2025 remain uncertain.
Brief
Known For
Roles in 'Lovecraft Country', 'Creed III', and 'When We Rise'.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: September 7, 1989.
Born Place: Dallas, Texas.
Career
Current occupation: Actor.
Previous Place of Work: Yale School of Drama, Chautauqua Theatre Company.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Recipient of the National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) National Drama Competition, nominated for a Gotham Award for 'Breakthrough Actor' and an Independent Spirit Award for 'Best Supporting Male'.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Jonathan Majors Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Jonathan Majors.
Jonathan Majors was born in Santa Barbara County, California, to a family that moved frequently due to his father's service in the US Air Force.
Childhood and Education
Early Years
Majors spent his early years living with his mother, a pastor, and his siblings on the Vandenberg military base and later in various cities in Texas. He attended Cedar Hill High School and graduated from Duncanville High School in 2008.
Graduation from Yale School of Drama
2016
Majors graduated with a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Drama, marking a significant milestone in his journey to becoming a professional actor.
Screen Debut
2017
Majors made his screen debut in the ABC miniseries 'When We Rise,' playing the role of young Ken Jones, a gay activist.
Breakthrough Role
2019
Majors starred in the critically acclaimed independent film 'The Last Black Man in San Francisco,' earning him critical acclaim and recognition as a rising star in Hollywood.
HBO Series 'Lovecraft Country'
2020
Majors played the lead role of Atticus Freeman in the HBO horror-drama series 'Lovecraft Country,' which was a hit with audiences and critics alike.
Netflix Western 'The Harder They Fall'
2021
Majors starred alongside Idris Elba and Regina King in the Netflix Western 'The Harder They Fall,' further solidifying his position in Hollywood.
Marvel Cinematic Universe and Legal Issues
2023
Majors portrayed Kang the Conqueror in 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' and appeared in 'Creed III.' However, his career was impacted by assault charges, leading to his conviction and subsequent removal from future MCU projects.
Career Impact and Rehabilitation
2023-2024
Following his conviction, Majors was dropped from numerous projects and began serving a 52-week domestic violence intervention program. His career prospects for a comeback in 2025 remain uncertain.
Brief
Known For
Roles in 'Lovecraft Country', 'Creed III', and 'When We Rise'.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: September 7, 1989.
Born Place: Dallas, Texas.
Career
Current occupation: Actor.
Previous Place of Work: Yale School of Drama, Chautauqua Theatre Company.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Recipient of the National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) National Drama Competition, nominated for a Gotham Award for 'Breakthrough Actor' and an Independent Spirit Award for 'Best Supporting Male'.