Djimon Hounsou
Djimon Hounsou, born in Cotonou, Benin, in 1964, rose from the streets of Lyon to Hollywood's red carpet as a model and actor. Immigrating to the U.S. in 1990, his film debut in "Without You I’m Nothing" heralded a career marked by roles in "Amistad," "Gladiator," and "Blood Diamond," earning him two Academy Award nominations. A dual citizen of Benin and the U.S., Hounsou's cultural duality informs his compelling screen presence, from Spielberg's historical dramas to action-packed sci-fi. His modeling work, including a memorable Gap commercial, underscores a career bridging fashion and film.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
59 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Passenger | Hassan | Film |
| 2026 | Twisted | Dr. Kezian | Film |
| 2026 | Thrash | Dr. Dale Edwards | Film |
| 2024 | A Quiet Place: Day One | Henri | Film |
| 2024 | Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver | Titus | Film |
| 2024 | OZI: Voice of the Forest | Jojo | Film |
| 2023 | Shazam! Fury of the Gods | Wizard | Film |
| 2023 | Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire | Titus | Film |
| 2023 | Gran Turismo | Steve Mardenborough | Film |
| 2022 | Black Adam | Wizard | Film |
| 2022 | Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank | Sumo (voice) | Film |
| 2021 | A Quiet Place Part II | Man on Island | Film |
| 2021 | The King's Man | Shola | Film |
| 2019 | The Longest Day in Chang'an | Ge Lao | TV |
| 2019 | Serenity | Duke | Film |
| 2019 | Shazam! | Wizard | Film |
| 2019 | Captain Marvel | Korath | Film |
| 2019 | Charlie's Angels | Edgar Bosley | Film |
| 2018 | Aquaman | King Ricou (voice) | Film |
| 2017 | King Arthur: Legend of the Sword | Bedivere | Film |
| 2017 | I Am Heath Ledger | Self | Film |
| 2016 | The Legend of Tarzan | Chief Mbonga | Film |
| 2015 | The Vatican Tapes | Vicar Imani | Film |
| 2015 | Furious 7 | Mose Jakande | Film |
| 2015 | Wayward Pines | CJ Mitchum | TV |
| 2014 | Seventh Son | Radu | Film |
| 2014 | How to Train Your Dragon 2 | Drago (voice) | Film |
| 2014 | Guardians of the Galaxy | Korath | Film |
| 2013 | Baggage Claim | Quinton Jamison | Film |
| 2011 | Elephant White | Curtie Church | Film |
| 2011 | Special Forces | Commander Kovax | Film |
| 2011 | Elephant White | Producer | Film |
| 2010 | Black Panther | Black Panther (voice) | Film |
| 2010 | The Tempest | Caliban | Film |
| 2009 | Push | Henry Carver | Film |
| 2008 | Never Back Down | Jean Roqua | Film |
| 2006 | Eragon | Ajihad | Film |
| 2006 | Blood Diamond | Solomon Vandy | Film |
| 2005 | Beauty Shop | Joe | Film |
| 2005 | The Island | Albert Laurent | Film |
| 2005 | Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator' | Self | Film |
| 2005 | Constantine | Midnite | Film |
| 2004 | Blueberry | Woodhead | Film |
| 2003 | Biker Boyz | Motherland | Film |
| 2003 | Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life | Kosa | Film |
| 2003 | In America | Mateo | Film |
| 2002 | Dead Weight | Detective Youssouf | Film |
| 2002 | The Four Feathers | Abou Fatma | Film |
| 2000 | The Middle Passage | Narrator (voice - U.S. Version) | Film |
| 2000 | Gladiator | Juba | Film |
| 1998 | Deep Rising | Vivo | Film |
| 1997 | Ill Gotten Gains | Fyah | Film |
| 1997 | Amistad | Cinque | Film |
| 1994 | Stargate | Horus | Film |
| 1993 | Killing Zoe | Moïse (voice) | Film |
| 1992 | Unlawful Entry | Prisoner on Bench | Film |
| 1990 | Without You I'm Nothing | Ex-Boyfriend | Film |
| Red Card | Max Elmi | Film | |
| Highlander | Sunda Kastagir | Film |
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