Djimon Hounsou

Quick Facts

Full Name	Djimon Hounsou
Occupation	Movie Actor
Date Of Birth	Apr 24, 1964(1964-04-24)
Age	60
Birthplace	Cotonou
Country	Benin
Birth City	Littoral Department
Horoscope	Aries

Djimon Hounsou Biography

Djimon Hounsou is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on April 24, 1964 in Cotonou, Littoral Department, Benin. Accoladed for his performance for Cinque In Amistad in Amistad and Solomon Vandy in Blood Diamond and Blood Diamond, with the latter gaining his the Academy Award nomination. He also starred as Korath as Korath in 2014’s movie Guardians of the Galaxy, Jakande in the action/thriller film of 2015 Furious 7 and he was in the role of chief Mbonga in the production The Legend of Tarzan.

He was the character Caliban in the version in The Tempest alongside He played the role of Caliban in a version of The Tempest alongside Helen Mirren..

Hounsou was born in Cotonou, Benin, to Albertine and Pierre Hounsou, a cook. He emigrated to Lyon in France at the age of twelve with his brother, Edmond. Soon after arriving in France, Hounsou dropped out of school and became homeless for a time. A chance meeting with a photographer led to Hounsou being introduced to fashion designer Thierry Mugler, who encouraged Hounsou to pursue a modeling career. In 1987, Hounsou became a model and established a career in Paris. He moved to the United States in 1990.

Between 1989 and 1991, Hounsou appeared in the music videos for “Straight Up” by Paula Abdul, “Love Will Never Do (Without You)” by Janet Jackson, and Madonna’s “Express Yourself”. He also appears in En Vogue’s music video for “Hold On”.

There is a child called Kenzo due to his marriage to He has a son named Kenzo from his relationship with model Kimora Lee Simmons.. He has a son named Kenzo from his relationship with model Kimora Lee Simmons..

Djimon Hounsou Net Worth

Djimon Hounsou is one of the richest Movie Actor from Benin. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Djimon Hounsou 's net worth $12 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He modelled in Paris before embarking on the acting field.

He was featured in an music video for the track “Straight Up,” by He was in a music video for the song “Straight Up,” by Paula Abdul..

Djimon Gaston Hounsou (/ˈ dʒ aɪ m ən ˈ uː n s uː / ; French: [dʒimɔ̃ unsu] ; born 24 April 1964) is a Beninese–American actor and model. Hounsou began his career appearing in music videos. He made his film debut in the Sandra Bernhard film Without You I’m Nothing (1990) and gained widespread recognition for his role as Cinqué in the Steven Spielberg film Amistad (1997). He gained further recognition for his roles in Gladiator (2000), In America (2003), and Blood Diamond (2006), receiving Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor nominations for both the latter films. He also had a minor role in Furious 7 (2015). He has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. Djimon Hounsou plays an important role as well in the French film Forces spéciales in 2011.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Djimon Hounsou height 6 ft 2 in Djimon weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Djimon Hounsou Dating?

According to our records, Djimon Hounsou is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Djimon Hounsou’s is not dating anyone.

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Director Tim Story told IGN that if he were to do a third Fantastic Four film, he would like to have Hounsou as the Black Panther. In November 2008, it was announced that Hounsou would be providing the voice of the Black Panther in the television series of the same name. Hounsou had signed on to play Abdiel in the film version of John Milton’s Paradise Lost with Benjamin Walker and Bradley Cooper. The film however was scrapped in early February 2012.

Facts & Trivia

Djimon Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Benin. Djimon Hounsou celebrates birthday on April 24 of every year.

Hounsou acted in a supporting role in the 2009 science fiction film Push, as Agent Henry Carver. In 2011, he starred as a French commando in the French film Forces spéciales.

What is Djimon Hounsou ethnicity?

Djimon Gaston Hounsou (/ˈdʒaɪmən ˈuːnsuː/; French: [dʒimɔ̃ unsu]; born April 24, 1964) is a Beninese-American actor and model.

Has Djimon Hounsou ever won an Oscar?

Awards

Is Kimora Lee still married to Djimon?

It’s over for Djimon Hounsou and Kimora Lee Simmons. “ Djimon Hounsou and Kimora Lee Simmons have officially separated after 5½ years ,” the actor’s rep tells PEOPLE exclusively. “Though never married, they have one child together, Kenzo Lee Hounsou, who is 3½ years old.”

Is Djimon Hounsou a US citizen?

Djimon Gaston Hounsou is a Beninese-American actor and model. As an actor, Hounsou has been nominated for two Academy Awards. Hounsou became a naturalized American citizen in 2007.