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Djimon Hounsou

Djimon Hounsou

Acting·1964·64 films

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.…

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As Actor

Guardians of the Galaxy
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)Korath
Gladiator
Gladiator (2000)Juba
Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel (2019)Korath
Aquaman
Aquaman (2018)King Ricou (voice)
Furious 7
Furious 7 (2015)Mose Jakande
How to Train Your Dragon 2
How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)Drago (voice)
Shazam!
Shazam! (2019)Wizard
Blood Diamond
Blood Diamond (2006)Solomon Vandy
Constantine
Constantine (2005)Midnite
A Quiet Place Part II
A Quiet Place Part II (2021)Man on Island
Black Adam
Black Adam (2022)Wizard
The Legend of Tarzan
The Legend of Tarzan (2016)Chief Mbonga
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)Bedivere
The Island
The Island (2005)Albert Laurent
The King's Man
The King's Man (2021)Shola
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life (2003)Kosa
Stargate
Stargate (1994)Horus
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)Wizard
Eragon
Eragon (2006)Ajihad
Gran Turismo
Gran Turismo (2023)Steve Mardenborough
A Quiet Place: Day One
A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)Henri
Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels (2019)Edgar Bosley
Seventh Son
Seventh Son (2014)Radu
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023)Titus
Never Back Down
Never Back Down (2008)Jean Roqua
Push
Push (2009)Henry Carver
Serenity
Serenity (2019)Duke
Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver
Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver (2024)Titus
Amistad
Amistad (1997)Cinque
Deep Rising
Deep Rising (1998)Vivo
The Vatican Tapes
The Vatican Tapes (2015)Vicar Imani
Thrash
Thrash (2026)Dr. Dale Edwards
Special Forces
Special Forces (2011)Commander Kovax
The Four Feathers
The Four Feathers (2002)Abou Fatma
Beauty Shop
Beauty Shop (2005)Joe
Air
Air (2015)Cartwright
Biker Boyz
Biker Boyz (2003)Motherland
Dead Weight
Dead Weight (2002)Detective Youssouf
In America
In America (2003)Mateo
Killing Zoe
Killing Zoe (1993)Moïse (voice)
Unlawful Entry
Unlawful Entry (1992)Prisoner on Bench
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022)Sumo (voice)
Same Kind of Different as Me
Same Kind of Different as Me (2017)Denver
Renegade
Renegade (2004)Woodhead
I Am Heath Ledger
I Am Heath Ledger (2017)Self
Baggage Claim
Baggage Claim (2013)Quinton Jamison
Elephant White
Elephant White (2011)Curtie Church
The Tempest
The Tempest (2010)Caliban
Twisted
Twisted (2026)Dr. Kezian
Black Panther
Black Panther (2010)T'Challa
Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special
Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special (2021)Korath (voice) (archive footage)
OZI: Voice of the Forest
OZI: Voice of the Forest (2024)Jojo
The Passenger
The Passenger (2026)Hassan
Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator'
Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator' (2005)Self
Without You I'm Nothing
Without You I'm Nothing (1990)Ex-Boyfriend
Creating a Universe - The Making of Rebel Moon
Creating a Universe - The Making of Rebel Moon (2024)Self
The Middle Passage
The Middle Passage (2000)Narrator (voice - U.S. Version)
Ill Gotten Gains
Ill Gotten Gains (1997)Fyah
A Place in Time
A Place in Time (2007)Self
The Bleeding Ground
The Bleeding GroundIdoma Kwali
Strength and Honor: Production Pods
Strength and Honor: Production Pods (2005)Self
Janet Jackson: Japanese Singles Collection - Greatest Hits
Janet Jackson: Japanese Singles Collection - Greatest Hits (2022)
In Search of Voodoo: Roots to Heaven
In Search of Voodoo: Roots to Heaven (2018)Host
Kimana Tuskers
Kimana Tuskers (2021)Narrator (voice)

As Director

In Search of Voodoo: Roots to Heaven
In Search of Voodoo: Roots to Heaven (2018)