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Never Back Down (2008) -- Clip: Bathroom fight
Blood Diamond (2006) -- Interview: Djimon Hounsou "Working With Leonardo DiCaprio"
Amistad (1997) -- AMISTAD is about a 1839 mutiny aboard a slave ship that is traveling towards the Northeast Coast of America. Much of the story involves a court-room drama about the free-man who led the revolt.
The Island (2005) -- Behind the Scenes: Production
Eragon (2006) -- PS, Xbox, Xbox 360, Gameboy Advance, PC

Overview

Date of Birth:
24 April 1964, Cotonou, Benin more
Contact:
View agent, manager, publicist and legal contact info on IMDbPro.
Mini Biography:
Djimon originated from Africa and has graced the catwalks of Paris and... more
Trivia:
Was in Janet Jackson video "Love Will Never Do Without You" (1992). more
STARmeter: ?
Up 24% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 11 wins & 8 nominations more
Alternate Names:
Djimon | Djimon Housoun

Filmography

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Actor
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Jax of Heart (pre-production) (2010) 2010 - -
- 2. The Tempest (post-production) (2010/II) Caliban 2010 - -
- 3. Push (2009) Henry Carver 2009 $42.5M 6.1 (19,897)
- 4. "Black Panther" (2009) The Black Panther (unknown episodes) 2009 - -
- 5. Never Back Down (2008) Jean Roqua 2008 $30.3M 6.2 (17,769)
- 6. Eragon (2006) Ajihad 2006 $245M 5.0 (39,384)
- 7. Blood Diamond (2006)   Solomon Vandy 2006 $156M 8.0 (99,762)
AKAs:
  • Blood Diamond (Germany)
- 8. The Island (2005) Albert Laurent 2005 $160M 6.9 (74,068)
- 9. Beauty Shop (2005) Joe 2005 - 5.3 (5,007)
- 10. Constantine (2005)   Midnite 2005 $230M 6.7 (70,583)
AKAs:
  • Constantine (Germany)
- 11. "Alias" (2001)   Kazari Bomani (3 episodes, 2003-2004) 2004 - 7.8 (9,657)
3 TV episodes:
- 12. Blueberry (2004)   Woodhead 2004 - 5.1 (5,098)
AKAs:
  • Blueberry: L'expérience secrète (France)
  • Renegade (USA)
- 13. Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003)   Kosa 2003 - 5.2 (29,280)
AKAs:
  • Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Die Wiege des Lebens (Germany)
- 14. Biker Boyz (2003) Motherland 2003 - 4.1 (5,018)
- 15. Heroes (2002/I) Mystery Man 2002 - 4.9 (54)
- 16. In America (2002) Mateo 2002 - 7.9 (20,486)
- 17. The Four Feathers (2002) Abou Fatma 2002 - 6.3 (12,197)
- 18. Le boulet (2002)   Det. Youssouf 2002 - 5.8 (1,816)
AKAs:
  • Dead Weight (International: English title)
- 19. "Soul Food" (2000)   Victor Onuka (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 6.7 (227)
1 TV episode:
- 20. The Tag (2001) Marshall 2001 - 1.7 (67)
- 21. Passage du milieu (2000)   Narrator (US Version) 2000 - 5.6 (75)
AKAs:
  • The Middle Passage (International: English title)
- 22. Gladiator (2000) Juba 2000 $456M 8.3 (247,676)
- 23. "ER" (1994)   Mobalage Ikabo (6 episodes, 1999) 1999 - 8.1 (2,773)
6 TV episodes: 1 episode not shown.
- 24. Deep Rising (1998) Vivo 1998 - 5.6 (11,354)
- 25. Ill Gotten Gains (1997) Fyah 1997 - 3.8 (43)
- 26. Amistad (1997) Cinque 1997 $65.3M 7.1 (26,267)
- 27. The Small Hours (1997) (as Djimon Housoun) 1997 - 6.0 (9)
- 28. Stargate (1994)   (as Djimon) Horus 1994 $197M 6.7 (42,863)
AKAs:
  • Stargate, la porte des étoiles (France)
- 29. Unlawful Entry (1992) (as Djimon) Prisoner on Bench 1992 - 5.9 (5,376)
- 30. "Beverly Hills, 90210" (1990)   Nightclub Doorman (1 episode, 1990) 1990 - 6.1 (5,899)
AKAs:
  • Class of Beverly Hills (USA: teaser title)
1 TV episode:
- 31. Without You I'm Nothing (1990) Ex-Boyfriend 1990 - 6.5 (256)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. MTV Video Music Awards 2009 (2009) (TV) Himself 2009 - 7.3 (45)
- 2. "Up Close with Carrie Keagan" (2007)   Himself (2 episodes, 2008-2009) 2009 - 4.7 (11)
- 3. "E! True Hollywood Story" (1996)   Himself (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - -
- 4. "KTLA Morning News" (1991)   Himself (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 7.8 (8)
AKAs:
  • KTLA Morning Show (USA: alternative title)
1 TV episode:
- 5. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (2003)   Himself (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 6.3 (1,033)
AKAs:
  • Jimmy Kimmel (Australia)
1 TV episode:
- 6. "Entertainment Tonight" (1981)   Himself (2 episodes, 2007-2008) 2008 - 3.7 (658)
AKAs:
  • E.T. (USA: informal title)
  • ET Weekend (Australia: weekend title)
  • Entertainment This Week (weekend title)
  • This Week in Entertainment (USA: weekend title)
- 7. The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007) (TV) Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role 2007 - 6.9 (773)
- 8. Live from the Red Carpet: The 2007 Academy Awards (2007) (TV) Himself 2007 - 4.8 (26)
- 9. Film Independent's 2007 Spirit Awards (2007) (TV) Himself 2007 - -
- 10. The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2007) (TV) Himself - Presenter 2007 - 5.7 (122)
- 11. Live from the Red Carpet: The 2007 Golden Globe Awards (2007) (TV) Himself 2007 - 4.5 (63)
- 12. "HBO First Look" (1992)   Himself (4 episodes, 1997-2006) 2006 - 6.4 (154)
- 13. The Future in Action (2005) (V) Himself 2005 - 5.3 (14)
- 14. "Tavis Smiley" (2004)   Himself / Himself - Guest (2 episodes, 2004-2005) 2005 - 5.6 (86)
2 TV episodes:
- 15. "106 & Park Top 10 Live" (2000)   Himself (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 4.7 (118)
AKAs:
  • 106 & Park (USA: short title)
- 16. "Filmography" (2001)   Himself (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - -
1 TV episode:
- 17. The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2004) (TV) Himself (presenter: Best Foreign Film) 2004 - 3.1 (181)
- 18. 10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2004) (TV) Himself - Nominee: Outstanding Performance by a Cast of a Motion Picture 2004 - 5.7 (45)
- 19. Inside the Industry (2003) (V) Himself 2003 - 1.5 (6)
- 20. "Last Call with Carson Daly" (2002)   Himself (1 episode, 2003) 2003 - 2.0 (213)
- 21. "The Daily Show" (1996)   Himself (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 9.0 (24)
AKAs:
  • A Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title)
  • Jon Stewart (Australia)
  • The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title)
  • The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Global Edition (International: English title: cut version)
1 TV episode:
- 22. AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001) (TV) Himself 2001 - 6.4 (326)
- 23. 2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (2000) (TV) Himself 2000 - 3.2 (323)
- 24. The Making of 'Amistad' (1999) (V) Himself 1999 - 5.4 (26)
- 25. The 70th Annual Academy Awards (1998) (TV) Himself - Presenter: Best Documentary, Short Subjects 1998 - 6.2 (481)
- 26. Janet Jackson: Design of a Decade 1986/1996 (1996) (V) Himself (segment "Love Will Never Do") 1996 - 5.2 (233)
- 27. Janet Jackson: The Rhythm Nation Compilation (1990) (V) Himself (segment "Love Will Never Do Without You") 1990 - 7.8 (33)
- 1. Oscar, que empiece el espectáculo (2008) (TV) (uncredited) Himself
- 2. 101 Sexiest Celebrity Bodies (2005) (TV) Himself - place #39
- 3. Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator' (2005) (V) Himself

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