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Djimon Hounsou

Djimon HounsouAKA Djimon Gaston Hounsou

Born: 24-Apr-1964
Birthplace: Cotonou, Benin

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Actor

Nationality: Benin
Executive summary: In America

Former model, emigrated to France in 1977 and was discovered by Thierry Mugler, French fashion designer. After a career in modeling, landed a part in Without You I'm Nothing (1990), then receiving plum roles in Amistad (1997), Gladiator (2000), and with In America (2002) he became the first African (with Charlize Theron of South Africa, for a different film in the same year) to be nominated for an Oscar.

Girlfriend: Kimora Lee Simmons (model, together 2007-12, one son)
Son: Kenzo Lee Hounsou (b. 30-May-2009)

    TELEVISION
    Wayward Pines C. J. Mitchum (2016-)
    Alias Kazari Bomani (2003-04)
    ER Mobalage Ikabo (1999)

    FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
    Shazam! (25-Mar-2019)
    Captain Marvel (27-Feb-2019)
    Serenity (24-Jan-2019)
    Aquaman (26-Nov-2018) [VOICE]
    King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (27-Apr-2017)
    The Legend of Tarzan (27-Jun-2016)
    Air (14-Aug-2015)
    The Vatican Tapes (23-Jul-2015)
    Furious Seven (16-Mar-2015)
    Seventh Son (17-Dec-2014)
    Guardians of the Galaxy (21-Jul-2014)
    How to Train Your Dragon 2 (16-May-2014) [VOICE]
    Baggage Claim (27-Sep-2013)
    Special Forces (2-Nov-2011)
    Elephant White (17-May-2011) · Curtie Church
    The Tempest (11-Sep-2010)
    Push (29-Jan-2009)
    Never Back Down (4-Mar-2008)
    Eragon (13-Dec-2006)
    Blood Diamond (8-Dec-2006)
    The Island (22-Jul-2005)
    Beauty Shop (30-Mar-2005)
    Constantine (8-Feb-2005)
    Blueberry (11-Feb-2004)
    Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (21-Jul-2003) · Kosa
    Biker Boyz (31-Jan-2003) · Motherland
    In America (13-Sep-2002) · Mateo
    The Four Feathers (8-Sep-2002)
    Dead Weight (10-Apr-2002)
    Gladiator (1-May-2000) · Juba
    Deep Rising (30-Jan-1998)
    Amistad (4-Dec-1997) · Cinque
    Stargate (28-Oct-1994) · Horus
    Killing Zoe (19-Aug-1994) [VOICE]
    Unlawful Entry (26-Jun-1992)
    Without You I'm Nothing (11-May-1990) · Ex-Boyfriend


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