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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:
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Mini Biography:
Djimon originated from Africa and has graced the catwalks of Paris and... more
Trivia:
Born on the same day as actor/comedian Cedric the Entertainer. more
STARmeter: ?
Up 32% in popularity this week. See rank & trends on IMDbPro.
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 11 wins & 8 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(209 articles)
Win Push with Dakota Fanning on Blu-ray
 (From TheHDRoom. 8 July 2009, 8:42 PM, PDT)

DVD: Push and Knowing
 (From FilmExperience. 7 July 2009, 6:10 PM, PDT)

Alternate Names:
Djimon | Djimon Housoun

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: In DevelopmentActor, Self, Archive Footage
Actor:
  1. Untitled Mimi Leder Project (2010) (pre-production)
  2. The Tempest (2009) (post-production) .... Caliban

  3. Push (2009) .... Henry Carver
  4. "Black Panther" (2009) TV series (voice) .... The Black Panther
  5. Never Back Down (2008) .... Jean Roqua
  6. Eragon (2006) .... Ajihad
  7. Blood Diamond (2006) .... Solomon Vandy
    ... aka Blood Diamond (Germany)
  8. The Island (2005) .... Albert Laurent
  9. Beauty Shop (2005) .... Joe
  10. Constantine (2005) .... Midnite
    ... aka Constantine (Germany)
  11. "Alias" .... Kazari Bomani (3 episodes, 2003-2004)
        - Unveiled (2004) TV episode .... Kazari Bomani
        - The Frame (2004) TV episode .... Kazari Bomani
        - Repercussions (2003) TV episode .... Kazari Bomani
  12. Blueberry (2004) .... Woodhead
    ... aka Blueberry: L'expérience secrète (France)
    ... aka Renegade (USA)
  13. Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003) .... Kosa
    ... aka Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Die Wiege des Lebens (Germany)
  14. Biker Boyz (2003) .... Motherland
  15. Heroes (2002/I) .... Mystery Man
  16. In America (2002) .... Mateo
  17. The Four Feathers (2002) .... Abou Fatma
  18. Le boulet (2002) .... Det. Youssouf
    ... aka Dead Weight (International: English title)
  19. "Soul Food" .... Victor Onuka (1 episode, 2001)
        - Games People Play (2001) TV episode .... Victor Onuka
  20. The Tag (2001) .... Marshall
  21. Passage du milieu (2000) .... Narrator (US Version)
    ... aka The Middle Passage (International: English title)
  22. Gladiator (2000) .... Juba

  23. "ER" .... Mobalage Ikabo (6 episodes, 1999)
        - Rites of Spring (1999) TV episode .... Mobalage Ikabo
        - Point of Origin (1999) TV episode .... Mobalage Ikabo
        - Sticks and Stones (1999) TV episode .... Mobalage Ikabo
        - The Storm: Part 2 (1999) TV episode .... Mobalage Ikabo
        - The Storm: Part 1 (1999) TV episode .... Mobalage Ikabo
          (1 more)
  24. Deep Rising (1998) .... Vivo
  25. Ill Gotten Gains (1997) .... Fyah
  26. Amistad (1997) .... Cinque
  27. The Small Hours (1997) (as Djimon Housoun)
  28. Stargate (1994) (as Djimon) .... Horus
    ... aka Stargate, la porte des étoiles (France)
  29. Unlawful Entry (1992) (as Djimon) .... Prisoner on Bench
  30. "Beverly Hills, 90210" .... Nightclub Doorman (1 episode, 1990)
    ... aka "Class of Beverly Hills" (USA: teaser title)
        - Class of Beverly Hills (1990) TV episode (as Djimon) .... Nightclub Doorman
  31. Without You I'm Nothing (1990) .... Ex-Boyfriend
Self:
  1. "Up Close with Carrie Keagan" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2008-2009)
        - Episode dated 2 February 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 12 March 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  2. "E! True Hollywood Story" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Kimora Lee Simmons (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  3. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Episode dated 14 March 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  4. "Entertainment Tonight" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2007-2008)
    ... aka "E.T." (USA: informal title)
    ... aka "ET Weekend" (Australia: weekend title)
    ... aka "Entertainment This Week" (weekend title)
    ... aka "This Week in Entertainment" (USA: weekend title)
        - Episode dated 14 March 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 25 December 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  5. "KTLA Morning News" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
    ... aka "KTLA Morning Show" (USA)
        - Episode dated 14 March 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  6. Live from the Red Carpet: The 2007 Academy Awards (2007) (TV) .... Himself
  7. The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007) (TV) .... Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
  8. Film Independent's 2007 Spirit Awards (2007) (TV) .... Himself
  9. Live from the Red Carpet: The 2007 Golden Globe Awards (2007) (TV) .... Himself
  10. The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2007) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
  11. "HBO First Look" .... Himself (4 episodes, 1997-2006)
        - 'Blood Diamond': Making an African Epic (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Constantine: Heaven, Hell and Beyond (2005) TV episode .... Himself
        - Gladiator (2000) TV episode .... Himself
        - Amistad (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  12. The Future in Action (2005) (V) .... Himself
  13. "Tavis Smiley" .... Himself / ... (2 episodes, 2004-2005)
        - Episode dated 27 July 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #1.6 (2004) TV episode .... Himself - Guest
  14. "106 & Park Top 10 Live" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
    ... aka "106 & Park" (USA: short title)
        - Episode dated 21 July 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  15. "Filmography" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Keanu Reeves (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  16. The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2004) (TV) .... Himself (presenter: Best Foreign Film)
  17. 10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2004) (TV) .... Himself - Nominee: Outstanding Performance by a Cast of a Motion Picture
  18. Inside the Industry (2003) (V) .... Himself
  19. "The Daily Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2002)
    ... aka "A Daily Show with Jon Stewart" (USA: new title)
    ... aka "Jon Stewart" (Australia)
    ... aka "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Global Edition" (International: English title: cut version)
    ... aka "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" (USA: new title)
        - Episode dated 19 September 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Himself
  20. AFI's 100 Years, 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001) (TV) .... Himself
  21. 2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (2000) (TV) .... Himself

  22. The Making of 'Amistad' (1999) (V) .... Himself
  23. The 70th Annual Academy Awards (1998) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter: Best Documentary, Short Subjects
  24. Janet Jackson: Design of a Decade 1986/1996 (1996) (V) .... Himself (segment "Love Will Never Do")
  25. Janet Jackson: The Rhythm Nation Compilation (1990) (V) .... Himself (segment "Love Will Never Do Without You")
Archive Footage:
  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


Additional Details

Other Works:
Music video for Janet Jackson: "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" more
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