Djimon Hounsou
Acting
Born: 1964-04-24 · Cotonou, Dahomey [now Benin]
Biography
Djimon Gaston Hounsou (born April 24, 1964) is a Beninese-American actor and model. He began his career appearing in music videos, made his film debut in Without You I'm Nothing and earned widespread recognition for his role as Cinqué in the Steven Spielberg film Amistad. As an actor, Hounsou has been nominated for two Academy Awards. Hounsou became a naturalized American citizen in 2007. He was reluctant to renounce his Beninese citizenship and therefore opted to become a dual citizen of both
🎬 Movies (20)
The Passenger
2026
Hassan
Thrash
2026
Dr. Dale Edwards
Twisted
2026
Dr. Kezian
A Quiet Place: Day One
2024
Henri
Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver
2024
Titus
Creating a Universe - The Making of Rebel Moon
2024
Self
OZI: Voice of the Forest
2024
Jojo
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
2023
Titus
Gran Turismo
2023
Steve Mardenborough
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
2023
Wizard
Black Adam
2022
Wizard
Janet Jackson: Japanese Singles Collection - Greatest Hits
2022
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
2022
Sumo (voice)
The King's Man
2021
Shola
Kimana Tuskers
2021
Narrator (voice)
Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special
2021
Korath (voice) (archive footage)
A Quiet Place Part II
2021
Man on Island
Charlie's Angels
2019
Edgar Bosley
Shazam!
2019
Wizard
Captain Marvel
2019
Korath
📺 TV Shows (17)
BIANCA
2022
Self - Guest
What If...?
2021
Korath (voice)
INVINCIBLE
2021
Martian Emperor (voice)
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
Self
The Longest Day in Chang'an
2019
Ge Lao
Dragons: Race to the Edge
2015
Drago (voice)
Wayward Pines
2015
CJ Mitchum
Dish Nation
2012
Self
Black Panther
2010
Black Panther (voice)
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self - Guest
Alias
2001
Kazari Bomani
Soul Food
2000
Victor Onuka
The Wild Thornberrys
1998
Villager (voice)
The View
1997
Self
ER
1994
Mobalage Ikabo
Beverly Hills, 90210
1990
Nightclub Doorman
The Oscars
1953
Self