Jonathan Majors

Jonathan Majors: biography

Jonathan Majors is an American actor who has gained wide recognition for his role in the HBO TV series Lovecraft Country.

Childhood and youth

Jonathan Majors was born on September 7, 1989, in Santa Barbara County, California, U.S. Majors was raised by his mother, who worked as a pastor, and his grandmother, who was a teacher. Jonathan has a brother and a sister. Later, Jonathan lived in Georgetown, Texas and later moved to Cedar Hill, Texas. First he studied at Cedar Hill High School and later graduated from Duncanville High School.

After graduating from high school, Majors attended the University of North Carolina School of the Arts to study acting. He later received his Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Drama, where he studied with renowned acting teachers like Ron Van Lieu and Earl Gister.

Majors' experiences growing up in Oak Cliff and studying at prestigious acting programs helped shape his artistic vision and approach to acting. He has spoken in interviews about the importance of representing Black stories and experiences in his work, and he strives to bring authenticity and depth to his roles.

As a child, Majors was interested in music and played the trumpet in his school band. He also participated in sports, including basketball and football. However, he became more interested in acting during his teenage years, and he performed in school plays and community theater productions.

Movie career

Jonathan Majors began his movie career in 2017 with a small role in the crime drama "Hostiles." He played the character of Corporal Henry Woodson alongside Christian Bale and Rosamund Pike. Majors' performance in the film caught the attention of critics and audiences alike, and it marked the beginning of his rise in the film industry.

In 2018, Majors appeared in the crime drama "White Boy Rick" alongside Matthew McConaughey. He played the role of Johnny "Lil Man" Curry, a member of a drug ring in Detroit. Majors received praise for his portrayal of Curry, which was both intense and nuanced. Later that year, he appeared in the Western film "The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter" as Greg, the son of a famous hunter played by Josh Brolin.

Majors continued to make a name for himself in 2019 with his role in the science fiction film "Captive State." He played the character of Rafe, a member of a resistance group that opposes an alien occupation of Earth. The movie received mixed reviews, but Majors' performance was praised for its intensity and emotional depth.

In the same year, Majors landed his breakthrough role in the independent movie "The Last Black Man in San Francisco." He played the lead role of Jimmie Fails, a young man who dreams of reclaiming his family home in San Francisco. Majors' performance was widely praised, and he earned a nomination for the Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Breakthrough Actor. The movie also won several awards at the Sundance Film Festival.

In 2020, Majors landed the lead role in the HBO series "Lovecraft Country." He played Atticus Freeman, a Black man who goes on a journey to find his missing father in 1950s America. The show, which blended horror, science fiction, and social commentary, was a critical and commercial success. Majors' performance was particularly praised for its range and emotional depth, and he earned a nomination for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series.

In 2021, Majors appeared in the Netflix film "The Harder They Fall," a Western movie featuring an all-Black cast. He played the role of Nat Love, a famous outlaw who seeks revenge against a rival gang. The movie was praised for its stylish visuals, strong performances, and representation of Black history in the Old West.

Majors has also been cast in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Kang the Conqueror, a time-traveling villain who will appear in several upcoming projects. He first appeared as the character in the Disney+ series "Loki" in 2021, where he received praise for his performance as a variant of Kang. He will reprise the role in the upcoming movie "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" in 2023.

Overall, Jonathan Majors' movie career has been marked by a string of strong performances in a diverse range of genres. He has shown a talent for playing complex and nuanced characters, and he has become a sought-after actor in Hollywood. With his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and other upcoming projects, it is clear that Majors is poised to continue his rise in the movie industry for years to come.

Personal life

It’s known that Jonathan has a daughter. Though nothing is known about his wife or current girlfriend.

In addition to his acting career, Majors has pursued other artistic interests. He is a skilled musician and has played the trumpet since he was a child. He has also expressed an interest in writing and has said that he would like to explore writing and directing in the future.

Majors is known for his fashion sense, and he has been featured in several publications for his stylish and unique looks. He has stated that fashion is a way for him to express himself and his creativity, and he enjoys experimenting with different styles and looks.

Overall, Jonathan Majors' personal life remains largely private, but he has been open about his upbringing, his artistic interests, and his commitment to representing Black stories and experiences in his work.

Filmography

Film:

• Hostiles (2017)
• Out of Blue (2018)
• White Boy Rick (2018)
• The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019)
• Captive State (2019)
• Gully (2019)
• Jungleland (2019)
• Da 5 Bloods (2020)
• The Harder They Fall (2021)
• Devotion (2022)
• Creed III (2023)

Television:

• When We Rise (2017)
• Lovecraft Country (2020)
• Loki (2021-present)
• Saturday Night Live (2022)

Awards

• Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Actor nomination for "The Last Black Man in San Francisco" (2019)
• Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series nomination for "Lovecraft Country" (2020)
• Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series nomination for "Lovecraft Country" (2021)
• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series nomination for "Lovecraft Country" (2021)
• Black Reel Award for Outstanding Actor, Drama Series nomination for "Lovecraft Country" (2021)
• Black Reel Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor, Motion Picture nomination for "Da 5 Bloods" (2021)
• Newport Beach Film Festival for Best Ensemble in "The Harder They Fall" (2022)