Djimon Hounsou Highlights

  • 2009: Co-starred in the supernatural thriller, "Push"
  • 2008: Cast as a veteran fighter, who trains a young kid who is bullied in "Never Back Down"
  • 2006: Cast as Ajihad, the leader of the Varden in the fantasy/adventure movie "Eragon"
  • 2006: Co-starred with Leonardo DiCaprio in Edward Zwick's "Blood Diamond"; received SAG and Oscar nominations for Best Supporting Actor
  • 2005: Starred in the Michael Bay directed thriller, "The Island"
  • 2005: Cast opposite Queen Latifah, as the sexy piano-playing electrician in the comedy "Beauty Shop"
  • 2003: Featured in Jim Sheridan's "In America"; received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor
  • 2003: Co-starred with Angelina Jolie in "Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life"
  • 2002: Had supporting role in the remake of "Four Feathers"
  • 2002: Narrated the HBO drama, "The Middle Passage" about the slave trade
  • 2000: Had featured role in the Oscar-winning "Gladiator"
  • 1999: Joined the cast of "ER" (NBC) in recurring role of a political exile who finds menial work at the hospital
  • 1997: Breakthrough screen role as Cinque in Steven Spielberg's "Amistad"
  • 1990: Film debut as Sandra Bernhard's ex-boyfriend in "Without You, I'm Nothing"; used his full name in his billing
  • 1990: Appeared in Janet Jackson's music video for her single "Love Will Never Do Without You"
  • 1986: Discovered by fashion designer Thierry Mugler, while living on the streets in Paris
  • Dropped out of school and moved to Paris
  • Cast by David Fincher in the music videos "Straight Up" (by Paula Abdul) and "Express Yourself" (by Madonna)
  • Had bit parts in "Unlawful Entry" (1992) and "Stargate" (1994); billed only as 'Djimon'
  • Born and raised in Benin
  • Sent to live with an older brother in Lyons, France
  • Moved to Los Angeles

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