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Djimon Hounsou

Djimon Hounsou

Beninese-American actor
Djimon Gaston Hounsou is a Beninese-born actor. He began his career appearing in music videos and made his film debut in Without You I'm Nothing.Wikipedia
BornApril 24, 1964
HometownCotonou, Benin
Net worth$4 million
Height6'2" (1.88m)
PartnerKimora Lee Simmons
ChildrenKenzo Lee Hounsou
ParentsAlbertine Hounsou, Pierre Hounsou
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Djimon Hounsou Talks Returning to the 'A Quiet Place' Franchise | THR Video

Djimon Hounsou shares with THR what it was like re-entering the universe of 'A Quiet Place' for 'A Quiet Place: Day One.' Plus, he reveals if he thinks he could survive in a world similar to the film.
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS

Ozi
Ozi
1h 26min
2023
A Quiet Place: Day One
A Quiet Place: Day One
PG-13
1h 40min
2024
Rebel Moon: Part 1 -- A Child of Fire
Rebel Moon: Part 1 -- A Child of Fire
PG-13
2h 13min
2023
The King's Man
The King's Man
R
2h 11min
2021
Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel
PG-13
2h 4min
2019
Same Kind of Different as Me
Same Kind of Different as Me
PG-13
1h 59min
2017
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
PG-13
2h 6min
2017
Air
Air
PG-13
1h 35min
2015
The Vatican Tapes
The Vatican Tapes
PG-13
1h 29min
2015
Wayward Pines
Wayward Pines
TV-14
1h
2015
Black Panther
Black Panther
2011
Special Forces
Special Forces
R
1h 49min
2012
Elephant White
Elephant White
R
1h 31min
2011
The Tempest
The Tempest
PG-13
1h 49min
2010
Black Panther: The Animated Series
Black Panther: The Animated Series
2010
Push
Push
PG-13
1h 51min
2009
Never Back Down
Never Back Down
PG-13
1h 54min
2008
Blood Diamond
Blood Diamond
R
2h 18min
2006
The Island
The Island
PG-13
2h 16min
2005
Constantine
Constantine
R
2h
2005
Biker Boyz
Biker Boyz
PG-13
1h 50min
2003
The Four Feathers
The Four Feathers
PG-13
2h 5min
2002
Le boulet
Le boulet
PG-13
1h 47min
2002
The Middle Passage
The Middle Passage
1h 25min
2001
Ill Gotten Gains
Ill Gotten Gains
R
1h 45min
1997

AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
2007Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting RoleBlood DiamondNominated
2007Academy AwardActor in a Supporting RoleBlood DiamondNominated
2003Academy AwardActor in a Supporting RoleIn America (film)Nominated
2002Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureIn America (film)Nominated
2001Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureGladiator (2000 film)Nominated
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