DJIMON HOUNSOU
Djimon Hounsou
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: April 24, 1964
Place of Birth: 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.
Filmography
Starring
2022·
BIANCASelf - Guest
2021·
INVINCIBLEMartian Emperor (voice)
TBA·
HighlanderTBA·
Red CardMax Elmi
TBA·
One Last FightTiga
TBA·
The Monster2026·
ShiverWizard
Sumo (voice)
2021·
What If...?Korath (voice)
Man on Island
2021·
The King's ManShola
Self
Ge Lao
2019·
Captain MarvelKorath
2019·
Charlie's AngelsEdgar Bosley
2019·
Shazam!Wizard
2019·
SerenityDuke
Host
2018·
AquamanKing Ricou (voice)
2017·
I Am Heath LedgerSelf
2015·
Wayward PinesCJ Mitchum
Drago (voice)
2010·
Black PantherBlack Panther (voice), T'Challa
2007·
A Place in TimeSelf
Self
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest
2001·
AliasKazari Bomani
2000·
Soul FoodVictor Onuka
1998·
The Wild ThornberrysVillager (voice)
1997·
The ViewSelf
1997·
Ill Gotten GainsFyah
1994·
ERMobalage Ikabo
1993·
Killing ZoeMoïse (voice)
1990·
Beverly Hills, 90210Nightclub Doorman
1953·
The OscarsSelf
Idoma Kwali
TBA·
The ZealotTitus
Jo Jo (voice)
Henri
2023·
Gran TurismoSteve Mardenborough
Titus
2022·
Black AdamWizard
2021·
Kimana TuskersNarrator (voice)
Korath (voice) (archive footage)
Denver
Bedivere
2016·
The Legend of TarzanChief Mbonga
2015·
The Vatican TapesVicar Imani
2015·
Furious 7Mose Jakande
2015·
AirCartwright
2014·
Seventh SonRadu
Korath
Drago (voice)
2013·
Baggage ClaimQuinton Jamison
2011·
Elephant WhiteCurtie Church
2011·
Special ForcesCommander Kovax
2010·
The TempestCaliban
2009·
PushHenry Carver
2008·
Never Back DownJean Roqua
2006·
EragonAjihad
2006·
Blood DiamondSolomon Vandy
2005·
Beauty ShopJoe
2005·
The IslandAlbert Laurent
2005·
ConstantineMidnite
2004·
RenegadeWoodhead
2003·
Biker BoyzMotherland
2003·
In AmericaMateo
2002·
Dead WeightDetective Youssouf
2002·
The Four FeathersAbou Fatma
2000·
The Middle PassageNarrator (voice - U.S. Version)
2000·
GladiatorJuba
1998·
Deep RisingVivo
1997·
AmistadCinque
1994·
StargateHorus
1992·
Unlawful EntryPrisoner on Bench
Ex-Boyfriend