Cast

Djimon Hounsou

1964

Active years (films on this site)

2000–2002

Genres

DramaActionAdventure

Schools and movements

Blockbuster AuteursBritish Cinema

Directors worked with

Ridley Scott1 filmJim Sheridan1 film

Biography

Djimon Gaston Hounsou is a Beninese-American actor. He began his career appearing in music videos and made his film debut in Without You I'm Nothing (1990). He then earned widespread recognition for his role as Cinqué in the Steven Spielberg film Amistad (1997), which earned him a Golden Globe nomination. For his performances in In America (2002) and Blood Diamond (2006), Hounsou was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

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Awards and honours

International

• Great Immigrants Award 2010

2 films on this site

1. Gladiator 2000 · Ridley Scott · IMDb 8.5 · Cast
2. In America 2002 · Jim Sheridan · IMDb 7.6 · Cast