Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1964-04-24 (61 years)
- Place of BirthCotonou, Dahomey [now Benin]
- Also Known AsDjimonDjimon Gaston HounsouDjimon HounsoDjimon Housoun디몬 하운수ジャイモン・ガストン・フンスーДжимон УнсуДжаймон Унсуجیمون هانسو
Djimon Hounsou
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...Read More
Acting Career
- 2024
A Quiet Place: Day One
As: Henri
- 2024
Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver
As: Titus
- 2024
Ozi: Voice of the Forest
As: Jo Jo (voice)
- 2023
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
As: Titus
- 2023
Gran Turismo
As: Steve Mardenborough
- 2023
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
As: Wizard
- 2022
Black Adam
As: Wizard
- 2022
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
As: Sumo (voice)
2021The King's Man
As: Shola
2021Kimana Tuskers
As: Narrator (voice)
2021What If...?
As: Korath (voice)
2021A Quiet Place Part II
As: Man on Island
2021INVINCIBLE
As: Martian Emperor (voice)
2019Charlie's Angels
As: Edgar Bosley
2019The Longest Day in Chang'an
As: Ge Lao
2019Shazam!
As: Wizard
- 2019
Captain Marvel
As: Korath
2019Serenity
As: Duke
- 2018
Aquaman
As: King Ricou (voice)
2018In Search of Voodoo: Roots to Heaven
As: Host
2017Same Kind of Different as Me
As: Denver
2017King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
As: Bedivere
2016The Legend of Tarzan
As: Chief Mbonga
2015Air
As: Cartwright
2015The Vatican Tapes
As: Vicar Imani
2015Dragons: Race to the Edge
As: Drago (voice)
2015Wayward Pines
As: CJ Mitchum
- 2015
Furious 7
As: Mose Jakande
2014Seventh Son
As: Radu
- 2014
Guardians of the Galaxy
As: Korath
2014How to Train Your Dragon 2
As: Drago (voice)
2013Baggage Claim
As: Quinton Jamison
2011Special Forces
As: Commander Kovax
2011Elephant White
As: Curtie Church
2010The Tempest
As: Caliban
2010Black Panther
As: T'Challa
2010Black Panther
As: Black Panther (voice)
2009Push
As: Henry Carver
2008Never Back Down
As: Jean Roqua
2006Eragon
As: Ajihad
2006Blood Diamond
As: Solomon Vandy
2005The Island
As: Albert Laurent
2005Beauty Shop
As: Joe
2005Constantine
As: Midnite
2004Renegade
As: Woodhead
2003In America
As: Mateo
2003Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life
As: Kosa
2003Biker Boyz
As: Motherland
2002The Four Feathers
As: Abou Fatma
2002Dead Weight
As: Detective Youssouf
2001Alias
As: Kazari Bomani
2000The Middle Passage
As: Narrator (voice - U.S. Version)
2000Soul Food
As: Victor Onuka
- 2000
Gladiator
As: Juba
1998The Wild Thornberrys
As: Villager (voice)
1998Deep Rising
As: Vivo
1997Amistad
As: Cinque
1997Ill Gotten Gains
As: Fyah
1994Stargate
As: Horus
1994ER
As: Mobalage Ikabo
1993Killing Zoe
As: Moïse (voice)
1992Unlawful Entry
As: Prisoner on Bench
1990Beverly Hills, 90210
As: Nightclub Doorman
1990Without You I'm Nothing
As: Ex-Boyfriend