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Djimon Hounsou is a Beninese-born actor who has been nominated for two Oscars and appeared in films such as Amistad, Gladiator, Blood Diamond, and Guardians of the Galaxy. He also has a modeling career and a directorial debut with In Search of Voodoo: Roots to Heaven.
Djimon Hounsou. Actor: Blood Diamond. Djimon Hounsou was born in Cotonou, Benin, in west Africa to Albertine and Pierre Hounsou, a cook. He moved to Lyon, France, when he was 13. Hounsou has graced the catwalks of Paris and London as a popular male model.
- January 1, 1
- 1.87 m
- Cotonou, Benin
Learn about the life and career of Djimon Hounsou, a Beninese actor and former model who starred in Gladiator, Amistad and Blood Diamond. Find out his birth name, height, family, trivia and quotes on IMDb.
- April 24, 1964
3 days ago · Explore Djimon Hounsou's inspiring journey from the streets of Paris to Hollywood fame, with memorable roles in Amistad, Gladiator, and Blood Diamond. FCCE entertainment 5m.
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Mar 17, 2023 · Djimon Hounsou is opening up about the difficulties he’s faced landing roles post-Oscar nominations. While speaking with The Guardian in an interview published online Thursday, the Shazam!
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Djimon Hounsou is a Beninese-American actor and model who has been nominated for two Academy Awards. He is known for his roles in Amistad, Gladiator, Blood Diamond, Guardians of the Galaxy and more.
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Jun 12, 2014 · Djimon Hounsou, star of DreamWorks' How to Train Your Dragon 2, on his villainous new role, the art of voice acting, and what he searches for in his career.