Djimon Hounsou

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Djimon Gaston Hounsou, commonly known as Djimon Hounsou, is a famous American model, film producer, dancer, as well as an actor. Djimon Hounsou made his acting debut in the 1990 film written by Sandra Bernard called “Without You I’m Nothing”. Djimon Hounsou’s commercial success followed later, when in 1997 he played the character of Cinque in the historical drama film entitled “Amistad”, which was directed by Steven Spielberg. A critical and commercial success with more than $44 million grossed in the box office, “Amistad” featured a cast of Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins and Matthew McConaughey in the main roles. The movie not only brought Hounsou a larger public exposure, but also earned him a nomination for Chicago Film Critics Association award, as well as a nomination for a Golden Globe Award in the category of Best Actor. More recently, in 2014 Hounsou voiced a character in an animated film called “How to Train Your Dragon 2”, and appeared opposite Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista and Vin Diesel in Marvel’s superhero film entitled “Guardians of the Galaxy”.

Aside from being an actor, Djimon Hounsou is also a well-known model. In 2007, he joined “Calvin Klein” fashion house, where he had been working as an underwear model.

A well-known actor as well as a model, how rich is Djimon Hounsou? According to sources, Hounsou’s net worth is estimated to be $12 million undoubtedly, most of this wealth comes from his acting and modeling career.

Djimon Hounsou was born in 1964, in Cotonou, Benin. When he was 13 years old, Hounsou decided to move out to Lyon, where he briefly attended high school. Eventually, Hounsou put a halt to his studies, as he struggled to make a living. Fortunately, he was discovered by Thierry Mugler, who inspired him to become a model. Consequently, Djimon Hounsou began pursuing a modeling career, and even made a name for himself in Paris. In 1990, Hounsou decided to move to the United States, where he launched an acting career. Prior to his film debut, Hounsou made appearances in Janet Jackson’s “Love Will Never Do (Without You)”, and Paula Abdul’s “Straight Up” music videos. Hounsou followed his acting success with the role of Juba in Ridley Scott’s epic historical drama “Gladiator”, which proved to be a huge commercial and critical success. In 2002, Djimon Hounsou played a character in Jim Sheridan’s “In America”, where he co-starred with Samantha Morton, Paddy Considine and Emma Bolger. “In America” brought Hounsou a nomination for an Academy Award, Black Reel Award, NAACP Image Award, as well as Screen Actors Guild Award.

Aside from appearances in films, Djimon Hounsou has also starred in numerous television series, including “ER”, “Soul Food” and “Black Panther”. Currently, Djimon Hounsou is working on several upcoming films, namely “The Vatican Tapes” with Kathleen Robertson, “Furious 7” with Vin Diesel and Paul Walker, and “Seventh Son” starring Ben Barnes and Jeff Bridges.

A famous actor, Djimon Hounsou has an estimated net worth of $12 million.

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Djimon Hounsou Quick Info

Full Name Djimon Hounsou
Net Worth $12 Million
Date Of Birth April 24, 1964
Place Of Birth Cotonou, Benin
Height 1.88 m
Profession Actor, Model, Film Producer, Dancer, Voice Actor
Nationality United States of America
Children Kenzo Lee Hounsou
Parents Pierre Hounsou, Albertine Hounsou
Siblings Edmond Hounsou
Nicknames Djimon Gaston Hounsou , Djimon Diaw Hounsou , Djimon Housoun , Djimon Hounson , Djimon
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Awards NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Nominations Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture – Drama, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role, Satellit…
Movies Blood Diamond, The Legend of Tarzan, Guardians of the Galaxy, Gladiator, Furious 7, Amistad, Never Back Down, The Island, How to Train Your Dragon 2, Constantine, Seventh Son, Beauty Shop, The Vatican Tapes, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, Push, The Tempest, Elephant White, Eragon, Bagga…
TV Shows Black Panther, Wayward Pines

Djimon Hounsou Quotes

  • I feel like Africans are too often portrayed as people on the National Geographic channel: the image is of an African man in a loincloth chasing a gazelle. It’s not intentionally racist; I wouldn’t call it racist at all. It’s a lack of understanding another culture.
  • A lot of times, we also have to live and work. You have to make money to pay rent. In that respect, I don’t think you can be so demanding. Those great stories are not the normal stories that come on a daily basis. It’s a struggle to land those roles. Everybody is looking for the good parts.
  • The rocky time came right after I left school. I spent a lot of time at night navigating the streets of Paris trying to find something to eat.
  • My passion is more about bringing the stories out from the African continent mixed with the West.
  • As a young boy, I had strange dreams of affecting people and somehow being instrumental in changing the makeup of Africa and helping to improve life there.
  • When most people in the West think about Africa, is their first thought about the game reserves and who’s chasing gazelles, or are they looking at Africans as people who are equally equipped to do great things, as in the West?
  • We like to make the Marvel comics films because they’re fun. Families can go see them together. They’re entertaining. They aspire to inspire, and that is cool.
  • Until you are somewhat comfortable and confident and embrace who you are as a person, you can’t possibly love somebody else because you don’t like yourself that much.
  • It’s a part of most actors to want to be in an animated feature; to extend the legacy of your career.
  • I hope more people will ask diamond companies to continue changing the way they do business in Africa.
  • I happened to the be the fifth child of my family, so everybody was already grown and had left home already.
  • Even while modeling, I was still practicing kung fu and boxing as sports.
  • If anything, Calvin Klein is the iconic company in terms of fashion. They do have iconic images for their campaigns.
  • One of the things I find extremely challenging about the continent of Africa is that when the immediate needs and the social needs of people are not met, that kills dreams, and it’s all about survival.
  • The lack of diversity, specifically in genre films and the superheroes our kids grow up watching and emulating, they can’t really identify with. When you see the same thing, over and over again, and it seems not to speak of you and your heritage and your culture, it leaves you out of this world a little bit.
  • Rehearsals are set up so that you find out all the nuances about your character. You never want to beat yourself up. It’s about finding the right direction, and most of the time, the right direction is not what you think is the right direction. That’s why the director’s there: to guide you there.
  • I like stories that have a social impact and social attributes to them. That’s the whole reason we make films: to broaden our limited view of things and to see how life is evolving elsewhere.
  • Some of the reason why you have so many divorces is that we tend to get married, most of the time, not for ourselves, but for others, or for how it looks to others.
  • I was just a very torn child, very wounded in so many areas, with no family support. I happened to the be the fifth child of my family. So everybody was already grown and had left home already.
  • Africa is a continent that provides so much for the existence of the rest of the world. We go around the world and cultivate so many things.
  • Funny enough, every role that I have had, I try to tone down my accent or speak with better diction.
  • Africa is my continent. It is where I opened my eyes.
  • The gym can serve as an excellent place where kids and young men and women can really empty their issues right on the floor.
  • America has this understanding of Africans that plays like National Geographic: a bunch of Negroes with loincloths running around the plain fields of Africa chasing gazelles. Meanwhile, we have Africans and African-Americans, contemporary men, with great stories, great integrity, great heroes and nobody wants to see or hear about those African heroes and those African-American heroes. One day, I will be in a position to play those great human beings on-screen.
  • School bored me. Being educated and being intelligent are two different things. I thought I was smart enough. And I wanted to be an entertainer. I stopped going to school as a way of saying I was mature, a way of saying I was going to choose who I was going to become. –Daily News, December 3, 1997.

Djimon Hounsou Important Facts

  • Has a son, Kenzo Lee Hounsou, born May 30, 2009. Mother is ex-fiancée Kimora Lee Simmons.
  • His ex-fiancée was Kimora Lee Simmons. They were in a relationship from 2007-2012.
  • Learned English by watching television.
  • Fourth male African to receive an Oscar-nomination for acting. The other three were Basil Rathbone, Cecil Kellaway and Omar Sharif. All four men were nominated for ‘Best Supporting Actor’.
  • On ER (1994), he played Mobalage Ikabo, a refugee from Nigeria. His actual homeland of Benin shares its largest border with Nigeria.
  • Was in Janet Jackson video “Love Will Never Do Without You” (1992).
  • Came to Paris from Benin at the age of 13, couldn’t find a job and ended as a vagrant, sleeping under bridges and rummaging in trash cans for food. Things changed for the better when fashion designer Thierry Mugler discovered him and made him a fashion model.
  • Name pronounced Jie-mon Hahn-soo.

Djimon Hounsou Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Blood Diamond 2006 Solomon Vandy Actor
The Island 2005 Albert Laurent Actor
Beauty Shop 2005 Joe Actor
Constantine 2005 Midnite Actor
Alias 2003-2004 TV Series Kazari Bomani Actor
Renegade 2004 Woodhead Actor
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life 2003 Kosa Actor
Biker Boyz 2003 Motherland Actor
Heroes 2002/I Short Mystery Man Actor
In America 2002 Mateo Actor
The Four Feathers 2002 Abou Fatma Actor
Le boulet 2002 Det. Youssouf Actor
Soul Food 2001 TV Series Victor Onuka Actor
The Tag 2001 Short Marshall Actor
Passage du milieu 2000 Narrator (US Version) Actor
Gladiator 2000 Juba Actor
The Wild Thornberrys 2000 TV Series Villager Actor
ER 1999 TV Series Mobalage Ikabo Actor
Deep Rising 1998 Vivo Actor
The Small Hours 1997 as Djimon Housoun Actor
Amistad 1997 Cinque Actor
Ill Gotten Gains 1997 Fyah Actor
Stargate 1994 Horus (as Djimon) Actor
Killing Zoe 1993 Moïse (voice) Actor
Unlawful Entry 1992 Prisoner on Bench (as Djimon) Actor
Beverly Hills, 90210 1990 TV Series Nightclub Doorman Actor
Without You I’m Nothing 1990 Ex-Boyfriend (as Djimon Hounson) Actor
How to Train Your Dragon 3 2018 pre-production Drago (voice) Actor
Blazing Samurai 2017 filming Sumo (voice) Actor
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword 2017 post-production Sir Bedivere Actor
Same Kind of Different as Me 2017 post-production Denver Actor
Wayward Pines 2016 TV Series CJ Mitchum Actor
The Legend of Tarzan 2016 Chief Mbonga Actor
Air 2015/I Cartwright Actor
The Vatican Tapes 2015 Vicar Imani Actor
Furious 7 2015 Jakande Actor
Seventh Son 2014/I Radu Actor
Guardians of the Galaxy 2014 Korath Actor
How to Train Your Dragon 2 2014 Drago (voice) Actor
Baggage Claim 2013 Quinton Actor
Forces spéciales 2011 Kovax Actor
Elephant White 2011 Curtie Church Actor
The Tempest 2010/I Caliban Actor
Push 2009 Henry Carver Actor
Never Back Down 2008 Jean Roqua Actor
Eragon 2006 Ajihad Actor
The Road to Freedom Peak 2013 Documentary executive producer Producer
Elephant White 2011 producer Producer
In Search of Voodoo: Roots to Heaven 2017 Documentary post-production Director
Made in Hollywood 2013-2016 TV Series Himself Self
Furious 7: Back to the Starting Line 2015 Video short Himself Self
Furious 7: Flying Cars 2015 Video short Himself Self
Furious 7: Race Wars 2015 Video short Himself Self
Furious 7: Snatch and Grab 2015 Video short Himself Self
Furious 7: Tower Jumps 2015 Video short Himself Self
The Cars of Furious 7 2015 Video short Himself Self
Celebrity Conversations 2015 TV Series Himself Self
13th Annual Visual Effects Society Awards 2015 TV Movie Himself Self
Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race 2011 TV Movie Himself Self
Sidewalks Entertainment 2010 TV Series Himself Self
MTV Video Music Awards 2009 2009 TV Special Himself Self
Up Close with Carrie Keagan 2008-2009 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
E! True Hollywood Story 2008 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Entertainment Tonight 2007-2008 TV Series Himself Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live! 2008 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
KTLA Morning News 2008 TV Series Himself Self
Blood Diamond: Focus Points 2007 Video documentary Himself Self
A Place in Time 2007 Documentary Himself Self
Blood Diamond: Inside the Siege of Freetown 2007 Video short Himself Self
Inside the Inheritance Trilogy: The Magic of ‘Eragon’ 2007 Video documentary Himself Self
38th NAACP Image Awards 2007 TV Special Himself Self
E! Live from the Red Carpet 2007 TV Series Himself Self
The 79th Annual Academy Awards 2007 TV Special Himself – Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role Self
Film Independent’s 2007 Spirit Awards 2007 TV Special Himself Self
13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2007 TV Special Himself Self
The 12th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards 2007 TV Special Himself Self
The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2007 TV Special Himself – Presenter: Best Foreign Language Film Self
HBO First Look 1997-2006 TV Series documentary Himself Self
The Future in Action 2005 Video short Himself Self
Tavis Smiley 2004-2005 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
106 & Park Top 10 Live 2005 TV Series Himself Self
Filmography 2005 TV Series documentary Himself Self
The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards 2004 TV Movie documentary Himself – Presenter: Best Foreign Film Self
10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2004 TV Special Himself – Nominee: Outstanding Performance by a Cast of a Motion Picture Self
Inside the Industry 2003 Video documentary Himself Self
Last Call with Carson Daly 2003 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
The Daily Show 2002 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
The 100 Greatest Films 2001 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Thrills: America’s Most Heart-Pounding Movies 2001 TV Special documentary Himself Self
7th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2001 TV Special Himself Self
2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards 2000 TV Special documentary Himself Self
The Making of ‘Amistad’ 1999 Video documentary short Himself Self
The 70th Annual Academy Awards 1998 TV Special Himself – Presenter: Best Documentary, Short Subjects Self
The 1998 Annual ShoWest Awards 1998 TV Special Himself Self
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 1998 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
The 55th Annual Golden Globe Awards 1998 TV Special Himself – Nominee: Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama Self
Late Show with David Letterman 1997 TV Series Himself Self
Janet Jackson: Design of a Decade 1986/1996 1996 Video documentary Himself (segment “Love Will Never Do”) Self
Janet Jackson: The Rhythm Nation Compilation 1990 Video Himself (segment “Love Will Never Do Without You”) Self
Extra 2016 TV Series Himself Archive Footage
Oscar, que empiece el espectáculo 2008 TV Movie documentary Himself (uncredited) Archive Footage
101 Sexiest Celebrity Bodies 2005 TV Movie Himself – Place #39 Archive Footage
Strength and Honor: Creating the World of ‘Gladiator’ 2005 Video documentary Himself Archive Footage

Djimon Hounsou Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
2014 DFCS Award Detroit Film Critic Society, US Best Ensemble Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) Won
2014 NFCS Award Nevada Film Critics Society Best Ensemble Cast Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) Won
2007 Black Reel Black Reel Awards Best Supporting Actor Blood Diamond (2006) Won
2007 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture Blood Diamond (2006) Won
2006 Sierra Award Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards Best Supporting Actor Blood Diamond (2006) Won
2006 NBR Award National Board of Review, USA Best Supporting Actor Blood Diamond (2006) Won
2006 SLFCA Award St. Louis Film Critics Association, US Best Supporting Actor Blood Diamond (2006) Won
2006 WAFCA Award Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards Best Supporting Actor Blood Diamond (2006) Won
2006 WFCC Award Women Film Critics Circle Awards Best Actor Blood Diamond (2006) Won
2004 Black Reel Black Reel Awards Film: Best Supporting Actor In America (2002) Won
2004 Independent Spirit Award Independent Spirit Awards Best Supporting Male In America (2002) Won
2004 Golden Satellite Award Satellite Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Drama In America (2002) Won
2004 ShoWest Award ShoWest Convention, USA Supporting Actor of the Year Won
2003 SDFCS Award San Diego Film Critics Society Awards Best Supporting Actor In America (2002) Won
1998 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Lead Actor in a Motion Picture Amistad (1997) Won
1998 OFTA Film Award Online Film & Television Association Best Breakthrough Performance – Male Amistad (1997) Won
2014 DFCS Award Detroit Film Critic Society, US Best Ensemble Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) Nominated
2014 NFCS Award Nevada Film Critics Society Best Ensemble Cast Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) Nominated
2007 Black Reel Black Reel Awards Best Supporting Actor Blood Diamond (2006) Nominated
2007 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture Blood Diamond (2006) Nominated
2006 Sierra Award Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards Best Supporting Actor Blood Diamond (2006) Nominated
2006 NBR Award National Board of Review, USA Best Supporting Actor Blood Diamond (2006) Nominated
2006 SLFCA Award St. Louis Film Critics Association, US Best Supporting Actor Blood Diamond (2006) Nominated
2006 WAFCA Award Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards Best Supporting Actor Blood Diamond (2006) Nominated
2006 WFCC Award Women Film Critics Circle Awards Best Actor Blood Diamond (2006) Nominated
2004 Black Reel Black Reel Awards Film: Best Supporting Actor In America (2002) Nominated
2004 Independent Spirit Award Independent Spirit Awards Best Supporting Male In America (2002) Nominated
2004 Golden Satellite Award Satellite Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Drama In America (2002) Nominated
2004 ShoWest Award ShoWest Convention, USA Supporting Actor of the Year Nominated
2003 SDFCS Award San Diego Film Critics Society Awards Best Supporting Actor In America (2002) Nominated
1998 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Lead Actor in a Motion Picture Amistad (1997) Nominated
1998 OFTA Film Award Online Film & Television Association Best Breakthrough Performance – Male Amistad (1997) Nominated