Djimon Hounsou
Actor · Producer · Director
Born Apr 24, 1964 · Cotonou, Dahomey [now Benin]
Active 1990–present · Awards: Great Immigrants Award
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…
Filmography
Thrash (2026) — Dr. Dale EdwardsThe Passenger (2026) — HassanTwisted (2026) — Dr. KezianHighlander — Sunda KastagirThe Bleeding Ground — Idoma KwaliGladiator (2000) — JubaGuardians of the Galaxy (2014) — KorathINVINCIBLE (2021) — Martian Emperor (voice)How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) — Drago (voice)Blood Diamond (2006) — Solomon VandyWhat If...? (2021) — Korath (voice)Furious 7 (2015) — Mose JakandeA Quiet Place Part II (2021) — Man on IslandAquaman (2018) — King Ricou (voice)Captain Marvel (2019) — KorathConstantine (2005) — MidniteShazam! (2019) — WizardGran Turismo (2023) — Steve MardenboroughBlack Adam (2022) — WizardThe Island (2005) — Albert LaurentStargate (1994) — HorusThe King's Man (2021) — SholaKing Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017) — BedivereA Quiet Place: Day One (2024) — Henri