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Djimon Hounsou

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Djimon originated from Africa and has graced the catwalks of Paris and London as a popular male model. See full bio »

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Djimon Gaston Hounsou
in Cotonou, Benin
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2014 The Lion's Share (pre-production)
Samakab Roble
 
2013 The Seventh Son (post-production)
Radu
 
2013 Baggage Claim (completed)
Quinton Jamison
 
2011 Special Forces
Kovax
 
2011 Elephant White
Curtie Church
 
2010/I The Tempest
Caliban
 
2010 Black Panther (TV mini-series)
Black Panther / T'Challa / The Black Panther
– Episode #1.5 (2010) … Black Panther (voice) / T'Challa (voice)
– Episode #1.6 (2010) … Black Panther (voice) / T'Challa (voice)
– Episode #1.3 (2010) … Black Panther (voice) / T'Challa (voice)
– Episode #1.4 (2010) … Black Panther (voice) / T'Challa (voice)
– Episode #1.1 (2010) … The Black Panther (voice)
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2009 Push
Henry Carver
 
2008 Never Back Down
Jean Roqua
 
2006 Eragon
Ajihad
 
2006 Blood Diamond
Solomon Vandy
 
2005 The Island
Albert Laurent
 
2005 Beauty Shop
Joe
 
2005 Constantine
Midnite
 
2003-2004 Alias (TV series)
Kazari Bomani
– Unveiled (2004) … Kazari Bomani
– The Frame (2004) … Kazari Bomani
– Repercussions (2003) … Kazari Bomani
 
2004 Renegade
Woodhead
 
2003 Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life
Kosa
 
2003 Biker Boyz
Motherland
 
2002/I Heroes (short)
Mystery Man
 
2002 In America
Mateo
 
2002 The Four Feathers
Abou Fatma
 
2002 Dead Weight
Det. Youssouf
 
2001 Soul Food (TV series)
Victor Onuka
– Games People Play (2001) … Victor Onuka
 
2001 The Tag (short)
Marshall
 
2000 The Middle Passage
Narrator (US Version)
 
2000 Gladiator
Juba
 
2000 The Wild Thornberrys (TV series)
Villager
– Luck Be an Aye-Aye (2000) … Villager
 
1999 ER (TV series)
Mobalage Ikabo
– Rites of Spring (1999) … Mobalage Ikabo
– Point of Origin (1999) … Mobalage Ikabo
– Sticks and Stones (1999) … Mobalage Ikabo
– The Storm: Part 2 (1999) … Mobalage Ikabo
– The Storm: Part 1 (1999) … Mobalage Ikabo
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1998 Deep Rising
Vivo
 
1997 Amistad
Cinque
 
1997 Ill Gotten Gains
Fyah
 
1997 The Small Hours (as Djimon Housoun)
 
1994 Stargate
Horus (as Djimon)
 
1993 Killing Zoe
Moïse (voice)
 
1992 Unlawful Entry
Prisoner on Bench (as Djimon)
 
1990 Beverly Hills, 90210 (TV series)
Nightclub Doorman
– Class of Beverly Hills (1990) … Nightclub Doorman (as Djimon)
 
1990 Without You I'm Nothing
Ex-Boyfriend (as Djimon Hounson)
 
Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
2012 The Road to Freedom Peak (documentary) (executive producer)
 
2011 Elephant White (producer)
 
Show ShowSelf (34 titles)
2011 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race (TV movie)
Himself
 
2010 Sidewalks Entertainment (TV series)
Himself
– Djimon Hounsou/Stephen Dorff (2010) … Himself
 
2009 MTV Video Music Awards 2009 (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008-2009 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 2 February 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 12 March 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Kimora Lee Simmons (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #6.43 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 KTLA Morning News (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 March 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2007-2008 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 March 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 25 December 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 A Place in Time (documentary)
Himself
 
2007 Live from the Red Carpet: The 2007 Academy Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 The 79th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
 
2007 Film Independent's 2007 Spirit Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2007 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 Live from the Red Carpet: The 2007 Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Foreign Language Film
 
1997-2006 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Himself
– 'Blood Diamond': Making an African Epic (2006) … Himself
– Constantine: Heaven, Hell and Beyond (2005) … Himself
– Gladiator (2000) … Himself
– Amistad (1997) … Himself
 
2005 The Future in Action (video short)
Himself
 
2004-2005 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 27 July 2005 (2005) … Himself
– Episode #1.6 (2004) … Himself - Guest
 
2005 106 & Park Top 10 Live (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 July 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Filmography (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Keanu Reeves (2005) … Himself
 
2004 The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (TV documentary)
Himself - Presenter: Best Foreign Film
 
2004 10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Outstanding Performance by a Cast of a Motion Picture
 
2003 Inside the Industry (video documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Last Call with Carson Daly (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 July 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2002 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– Djimon Hounsou (2002) … Himself
 
2001 AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2000 2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1999 The Making of 'Amistad' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
1998 The 70th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Documentary, Short Subjects
 
1998 The 1998 Annual ShoWest Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1998 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 28 January 1998 (1998) … Himself
 
1998 The 55th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
 
1996 Janet Jackson: Design of a Decade 1986/1996 (video documentary)
Himself (segment "Love Will Never Do")
 
1990 Janet Jackson: The Rhythm Nation Compilation (video)
Himself (segment "Love Will Never Do Without You")
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2008 Oscar, que empiece el espectáculo (TV documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2005 101 Sexiest Celebrity Bodies (TV movie)
Himself - Place #39
 
2005 Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator' (video documentary)
Himself
 

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Alternate Names:

Djimon | Djimon Hounson | Djimon Housoun

Height:

6' 1½" (1.87 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

America has this understanding of Africans that plays like National Geographic: a bunch of Negroes with loincloths running around the plain fields of Africa chasing gazelles. Meanwhile, we have Africans and African-Americans, contemporary men, with great stories, great integrity, great heroes and nobody wants to see or hear about those African heroes and those African-American heroes... See more »

Trivia:

His fiancée is Kimora Lee Simmons. See more »

Star Sign:

Taurus