Djimon Hounsou

Biography

Born 04/24/1964

Model-turned-actor Djimon Hounsou was seemingly plucked from obscurity by producer Debbie Allen and director Steven Spielberg in 1997 to portray Joseph Cinque, the leader of a slave ship mutiny, in "Amistad.” His critically acclaimed performance led to supporting roles alongside Hollywood...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 2006, received National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor
In 2004, received Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male
In 1997, received NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture

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Highlights

In 2009, Co-starred in the supernatural thriller, "Push"
In 2008, Cast as a veteran fighter, who trains a young kid who is bullied in "Never Back Down"
In 2006, Cast as Ajihad, the leader of the Varden in the fantasy/adventure movie "Eragon"

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Family & Companions

Kimora Lee Simmons: Companion (Head of design for Baby Phat; began dating in March 2007)
Victoria Mahoney: born c. 1966
Albertine Hounsou: mother (Died in 1989)

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