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Quick facts for kids Jonathan Majors
Majors in 2018
Born	Jonathan Michael Majors (1989-09-07) September 7, 1989 (age 35) Lompoc, California, U.S.
Education	University of North Carolina School of the Arts (BFA) Yale University (MFA)
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2017–present
Spouse(s)	Meagan Good ​ (m. 2025)​
Children	1

Jonathan Michael Majors (born September 7, 1989) is an American actor. He studied acting at the Yale School of Drama. Majors became well-known for his roles in films like The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019) and Da 5 Bloods (2020). He also starred in the HBO series Lovecraft Country (2020), which earned him a nomination for an Emmy Award.

Majors has played many different characters. He was Nat Love in the western film The Harder They Fall (2021). He also played Jesse L. Brown in the war film Devotion (2022). In the sports film Creed III (2023), he played the character Dame Anderson. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), he was known for playing Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023). He also appeared as different versions of this character in the Disney+ series Loki (2021–2023).

In late 2023, Majors faced legal challenges. Because of these issues, he was no longer part of several upcoming projects. This included future roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Early Life and Education

Jonathan Majors was born in Santa Barbara County, California. He spent his early years living with his mother, who is a pastor, his older sister, and younger brother. They lived on the Vandenberg military base. His father was in the U.S. Air Force. Majors shared that his father disappeared for many years but they later reconnected.

His family moved to different cities in Texas, including Dallas, Georgetown, and Cedar Hill. He went to Cedar Hill High School and later graduated from Duncanville High School in 2008.

Majors has said his childhood was "difficult." As a teenager, he faced challenges like being suspended from high school. He even lived in his car for a time while working two jobs. He found comfort and a "safe space" in theatre. He became interested in acting after watching Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight. Majors credits Heath Ledger's character, the Joker, for inspiring him to become an actor. He hopes to inspire others too.

Majors earned his bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He then attended the Yale School of Drama, where he earned a Master of Fine Arts in 2016.

Acting Career

Starting Out: 2017–2019

Jonathan Majors got his first acting role on screen while still a student at Yale. This was in the ABC miniseries When We Rise. In the series, he played the real-life activist Ken Jones. Majors met with Jones to prepare for the role.

In the same year, he appeared in his first feature film. He played Corporal Henry Woodson in the western film Hostiles. This movie premiered at the Telluride Film Festival in September 2017. He also appeared in the 2018 films White Boy Rick and Out of Blue.

In 2019, Majors became more widely known. He starred in Joe Talbot's independent film The Last Black Man in San Francisco. For this role, he received an Independent Spirit Award nomination. The film was highly praised by critics. Former President of the United States Barack Obama even called it one of the best films of 2019. Critics praised Majors's performance, calling it "deeply sensitive and charming." Majors also appeared in three other films in 2019: Captive State, Gully, and Jungleland.

Big Roles and Marvel: 2020–2023

In 2020, Majors starred with Chadwick Boseman and Delroy Lindo in Spike Lee's war drama film Da 5 Bloods. This film was released on Netflix. That same year, he gained even more attention for playing Atticus Freeman in the HBO TV series Lovecraft Country. His acting in Lovecraft Country was very well-received.

In 2021, Majors took on a lead role in Jeymes Samuel's film The Harder They Fall. He acted alongside stars like Idris Elba and Regina King. In 2023, he starred in Magazine Dreams and co-starred with Michael B. Jordan in Creed III.

Majors joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the Disney+ series Loki as "He Who Remains." He then played Kang the Conqueror in the movie Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. He also appeared as Victor Timely in Loki season 2.

Career Changes: 2023–Present

After facing legal issues in December 2023, Marvel Studios announced they would no longer work with Majors. He was originally planned to appear in future Avengers films. The movie Avengers: The Kang Dynasty was changed to Avengers: Doomsday, with a different main villain. Majors was also removed from a planned film about Dennis Rodman.

On June 21, 2024, Majors received the Perseverance Award. This award is given to individuals who show strength in facing challenges. On June 20, 2024, it was announced that Majors would star in a new thriller film called Merciless.

Personal Life

Jonathan Majors has a daughter. In May 2023, he began dating actress Meagan Good. They announced their engagement in November 2024 and were married in March 2025.

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Roles

Awards and Nominations

See also

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