04/24/1964
Cotonou, Dahomey [now Benin]:
Djimon Hounsou (nato il 24 aprile 1964) è un attore e modello beninese naturalizzato statunitense, apprezzato per la sua presenza scenica e per l'intensità delle sue interpretazioni. Dopo gli inizi come modello, ha intrapreso la carriera di attore, imponendosi rapidamente nel panorama cinematografico internazionale grazie al suo talento e al suo carisma. Ha ottenuto il riconoscimento mondiale con Amistad e In America - Il sogno che non c'era, film che gli sono valsi due candidature al Premio Oscar. Nel corso della sua carriera ha recitato in numerose produzioni di successo, tra cui Il gladiatore, Constantine, Blood Diamond - Diamanti di sangue, Guardiani della Galassia, King Arthur - Il potere della spada, Captain Marvel, A Quiet Place - Un posto tranquillo, Shazam!, The King's Man - Le origini e Rebel Moon. Grazie alla sua versatilità, ha interpretato con successo ruoli drammatici, storici, d'azione e fantasy, collaborando con alcuni dei più importanti registi del panorama internazionale. La forza espressiva e la capacità di dare profondità ai suoi personaggi lo hanno reso uno degli attori caratteristi più apprezzati della sua generazione.
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The Passenger (2026) as Hassan |
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Thrash (2026) as Dr. Dale Edwards |
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Twisted (2026) as Dr. Kezian |
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A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) as Henri |
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Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver (2024) as Titus |
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Creating a Universe - The Making of Rebel Moon (2024) as Self |
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OZI: Voice of the Forest (2024) as Jojo (voice) |
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Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023) as Titus |
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Gran Turismo (2023) as Steve Mardenborough |
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) as Wizard |
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Black Adam (2022) as Wizard |
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Janet Jackson: Japanese Singles Collection - Greatest Hits (2022) as (archive footage) |
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Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022) as Sumo (voice) |
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The King's Man (2021) as Shola |
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Kimana Tuskers (2021) as Narrator (voice) |
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Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special (2021) as Korath (voice) (archive footage) |
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A Quiet Place Part II (2021) as Man on Island |
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Charlie's Angels (2019) as Edgar Bosley |
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DC Spotlight: Shazam! (2019) as Wizard (archive footage) |
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Shazam! (2019) as Wizard |
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Captain Marvel (2019) as Korath |
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Serenity (2019) as Duke |
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Aquaman (2018) as King Ricou (voice) |
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In Search of Voodoo: Roots to Heaven (2018) as Host |
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Same Kind of Different as Me (2017) as Denver |
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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017) as Bedivere |
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I Am Heath Ledger (2017) as Self |
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The Legend of Tarzan (2016) as Chief Mbonga |
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Air (2015) as Cartwright |
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The Vatican Tapes (2015) as Vicar Imani |
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Furious 7 (2015) as Mose Jakande |
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Seventh Son (2014) as Radu |
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) as Korath |
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How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) as Drago (voice) |
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Baggage Claim (2013) as Quinton Jamison |
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Forces spéciales (2011) as Commander Kovax |
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Elephant White (2011) as Curtie Church |
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The Tempest (2010) as Caliban |
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Black Panther (2010) as T'Challa |
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Push (2009) as Henry Carver |
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Never Back Down (2008) as Jean Roqua |
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A Place in Time (2007) as Self |
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Eragon (2006) as Ajihad |
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Blood Diamond (2006) as Solomon Vandy |
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Strength and Honor: Production Pods (2005) as Self |
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The Island (2005) as Albert Laurent |
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Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator' (2005) as Self |
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Beauty Shop (2005) as Joe |
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Constantine (2005) as Midnite |
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Blueberry (2004) as Woodhead |
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In America (2003) as Mateo |
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Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life (2003) as Kosa |
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Biker Boyz (2003) as Motherland |
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The Four Feathers (2002) as Abou Fatma |
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Le Boulet (2002) as Detective Youssouf |
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Passage du milieu (2000) as Narrator (voice - U.S. Version) |
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Gladiator (2000) as Juba |
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Deep Rising (1998) as Vivo |
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Amistad (1997) as Cinque |
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Ill Gotten Gains (1997) as Fyah |
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Stargate (1994) as Horus |
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Killing Zoe (1993) as Moïse (voice) |
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Unlawful Entry (1992) as Prisoner on Bench |
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Without You I'm Nothing (1990) as Ex-Boyfriend |
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African History Y () as |
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The Bleeding Ground () as Idoma Kwali |
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One Last Fight () as Tiga |
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Red Card () as Max Elmi |
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Highlander () as Sunda Kastagir |
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In Search of Voodoo: Roots to Heaven (2018) Director |
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Elephant White (2011) Producer |