Djimon Hounsou
Acting
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Acting Credits
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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 ...
Known For
Filmography
The Passenger
2026
as Hassan
Thrash
2026
as Dr. Dale Edwards
Twisted
2026
as Dr. Kezian
A Quiet Place: Day One
2024
as Henri
Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver
2024
as Titus
Creating a Universe - The Making of Rebel Moon
2024
as Self
OZI: Voice of the Forest
2024
as Jojo (voice)
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
2023
as Titus
Gran Turismo
2023
as Steve Mardenborough
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
2023
as Wizard
Black Adam
2022
as Wizard
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
2022
as Sumo (voice)
Janet Jackson: Japanese Singles Collection - Greatest Hits
2022
as (archive footage)
BIANCA
2022
as Self - Guest
Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special
2021
as Korath (voice) (archive footage)
Kimana Tuskers
2021
as Narrator (voice)
The King's Man
2021
as Shola
A Quiet Place Part II
2021
as Man on Island
What If...?
2021
as Korath (voice)
INVINCIBLE
2021
as Martian Emperor (voice)
Serenity
2019
as Duke
Shazam!
2019
as Wizard
Charlie's Angels
2019
as Edgar Bosley
Captain Marvel
2019
as Korath
DC Spotlight: Shazam!
2019
as Wizard (archive footage)
The Longest Day in Chang'an
2019
as Ge Lao
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
as Self
Aquaman
2018
as King Ricou (voice)
In Search of Voodoo: Roots to Heaven
2018
as Host
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
2017
as Bedivere
Same Kind of Different as Me
2017
as Denver
I Am Heath Ledger
2017
as Self
The Legend of Tarzan
2016
as Chief Mbonga
Air
2015
as Cartwright
Furious 7
2015
as Mose Jakande
The Vatican Tapes
2015
as Vicar Imani
Dragons: Race to the Edge
2015
as Drago (voice)
Wayward Pines
2015
as CJ Mitchum
How to Train Your Dragon 2
2014
as Drago (voice)
Guardians of the Galaxy
2014
as Korath
Seventh Son
2014
as Radu
Baggage Claim
2013
as Quinton Jamison
Dish Nation
2012
as Self
Special Forces
2011
as Commander Kovax
Elephant White
2011
as Curtie Church
The Tempest
2010
as Caliban
Black Panther
2010
as T'Challa
Black Panther
2010
as Black Panther (voice)
Push
2009
as Henry Carver
Never Back Down
2008
as Jean Roqua
A Place in Time
2007
as Self
Blood Diamond
2006
as Solomon Vandy
Eragon
2006
as Ajihad
Constantine
2005
as Midnite
The Island
2005
as Albert Laurent
Beauty Shop
2005
as Joe
Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator'
2005
as Self
Strength and Honor: Production Pods
2005
as Self
Blueberry
2004
as Woodhead
In America
2003
as Mateo
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life
2003
as Kosa
Biker Boyz
2003
as Motherland
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest
The Four Feathers
2002
as Abou Fatma
Dead Weight
2002
as Detective Youssouf
Alias
2001
as Kazari Bomani
Gladiator
2000
as Juba
The Middle Passage
2000
as Narrator (voice - U.S. Version)
Soul Food
2000
as Victor Onuka
Deep Rising
1998
as Vivo
The Wild Thornberrys
1998
as Villager (voice)
Amistad
1997
as Cinque
Ill Gotten Gains
1997
as Fyah
The View
1997
as Self
Stargate
1994
as Horus
ER
1994
as Mobalage Ikabo
Killing Zoe
1993
as Moïse (voice)
Unlawful Entry
1992
as Prisoner on Bench
Without You I'm Nothing
1990
as Ex-Boyfriend
Beverly Hills, 90210
1990
as Nightclub Doorman
The Oscars
1953
as Self