Biography

  • Full Name: Djimon Gaston Hounsou
  • Birth Place: Cotonou, Benin, West Africa
  • Birth Date: April 24, 1964
Djimon Hounsou began his career as a fashion model in Paris for designer Thierry Mugler. Hounsou made his acting debut in the Sandra Bernhard movie, Without You I'm Nothing.  From there, Hounsou played noticable parts in the movies Stargate, Amistad, Beauty Shop,  and Gladiator. In 2004, the actor was nominated for an Oscar for his role in the movie In America. In 2007, the actor was nominated again for his role in Blood Diamond.

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