Djimon Hounsou
Acting
Born April 24, 1964 · Cotonou, Dahomey [now Benin]
Biography
Djimon Gaston Hounsou (born April 24, 1964) is a Beninese-American actor and model. He began his career appearing in music videos, made his film debut in Without You I'm Nothing and earned widespread recognition for his role as Cinqué in the Steven Spielberg film Amistad. As an actor, Hounsou has been nominated for two Academy Awards. Hounsou became a naturalized American citizen in 2007. He was reluctant to renounce his Beninese citizenship and therefore opted to become a dual citizen of both Benin and the United States, effectively rendering him a Beninese-American. Djimon Hounsou was born…
Known For · 40 titles
The Kelly Clarkson Show
ER
INVINCIBLE
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The View
Beverly Hills, 90210
What If...?
Gladiator
The Wild Thornberrys
Dragons: Race to the Edge
Black Adam
The Oscars
Captain Marvel
Aquaman
How to Train Your Dragon 2
Wayward Pines
Guardians of the Galaxy
Constantine
Furious 7
A Quiet Place Part II
Thrash
A Quiet Place: Day One
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
The Island
Gran Turismo
The King's Man
Shazam!
Blood Diamond
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
The Legend of Tarzan
Stargate
The Longest Day in Chang'an
Charlie's Angels
Never Back Down
Alias
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life
BIANCA
Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver
Seventh Son