Djimon Hounsou Quotes


Even while modeling, I was still practicing kung fu and boxing as sports.


Citations

Hounsou, Djimon. "Never Back Down: An Interview with Djimon Hounsou." Interview by Wilson Morales. Blackfilm, 6 Mar. 2008.

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Djimon Hounsou
Djimon Hounsou
  • Born: April 24, 1964
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Actor, Model

Djimon Gaston Hounsou is a Beninese–American actor and model. Hounsou began his career appearing in music videos. He made his film debut in Without You I'm Nothing (1990) and earned widespread recognition for his role as Cinqué in the Steven Spielberg-directed film Amistad (1997). He gained further recognition for his roles in Gladiator (2000), In America (2003), and Blood Diamond (2006), receiving Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor nominations for both the latter films. He also played an antagonist in Furious 7 (2015). He has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. Djimon Hounsou plays an important role as well in the French film Forces spéciales in 2011.