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| '''Djimon <!--- Gaston is correct. As confirmed by public records --->Gaston Hounsou''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|dʒ|aɪ|m|ən|_|ˈ|uː|n|s|uː}};<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BF2ThkiyepJ/ |title=Tonight at 9/8c on #foxtv #waywardpines |last=Hounsou |first=Djimon |date=May 26, 2016 |website=Instagram}}</ref> {{IPA-fr|dʒimɔ̃ unsu|lang}}; born April |
'''Djimon <!--- Gaston is correct. As confirmed by public records --->Gaston Hounsou''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|dʒ|aɪ|m|ən|_|ˈ|uː|n|s|uː}};<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BF2ThkiyepJ/ |title=Tonight at 9/8c on #foxtv #waywardpines |last=Hounsou |first=Djimon |date=May 26, 2016 |website=Instagram}}</ref> {{IPA-fr|dʒimɔ̃ unsu|lang}}; born 24 April 1964)<ref name=guide>{{cite web|title=Djimon Hounsou: Biography|url=http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/djimon-hounsou/147508|work=TV Guide|accessdate= November 22, 2012}}</ref> is a Beninese actor and model. Hounsou began his career appearing in music videos. He made his film debut in the ] film '']'' (1990) and gained widespread recognition for his role as ] in the ] film '']'' (1997). He gained further recognition for his roles in '']'' (2000), '']'' (2003), and '']'' (2006), receiving ] nominations for both the latter films. He also had a minor role in '']'' (2015). He has been nominated for a ] and three ]s. Djimon Hounsou plays an important role as well in the French film '']'' in 2011. | ||
| In the ], he plays the role of ] in '']'' (2014) and '']'' (2019). Additionally, in the ], he played the role of the Fisherman King in '']'' (2018) and ] in '']'' (2019). | In the ], he plays the role of ] in '']'' (2014) and '']'' (2019). Additionally, in the ], he played the role of the Fisherman King in '']'' (2018) and ] in '']'' (2019). | ||
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| Hounsou acted in a supporting role in the 2009 science fiction film ], as Agent Henry Carver.<ref>{{cite web|title=Push Djimon Hounsou Interview|url=http://movies.about.com/library/weekly/blpush-djimon-hounsou.htm|publisher=]|accessdate= November 13, 2013}}</ref> In 2011, he starred as a French commando in the French film '']''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Djimon Hounsou and Diane Kruger’s SPECIAL FORCES Explodes onto Blu-ray & DVD in February |url=http://www.screenslam.com/special-forces-dvd-djimon-hounsou/ |accessdate= November 13, 2013 |date=January 17, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113013632/http://www.screenslam.com/special-forces-dvd-djimon-hounsou/ |archivedate= November 13, 2013 }}</ref> | Hounsou acted in a supporting role in the 2009 science fiction film ], as Agent Henry Carver.<ref>{{cite web|title=Push Djimon Hounsou Interview|url=http://movies.about.com/library/weekly/blpush-djimon-hounsou.htm|publisher=]|accessdate= November 13, 2013}}</ref> In 2011, he starred as a French commando in the French film '']''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Djimon Hounsou and Diane Kruger’s SPECIAL FORCES Explodes onto Blu-ray & DVD in February |url=http://www.screenslam.com/special-forces-dvd-djimon-hounsou/ |accessdate= November 13, 2013 |date=January 17, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113013632/http://www.screenslam.com/special-forces-dvd-djimon-hounsou/ |archivedate= November 13, 2013 }}</ref> | ||
| Director ] told ] that if he were to do a third '']'' |
Director ] told ] that if he were to do a third '']'' film, he would like to have Hounsou as the ].<ref>{{cite news|title=Story talks black panther|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/05/08/story-talks-black-panther|accessdate= September 19, 2015|publisher=ign.com|date= May 8, 2007}}</ref> In November 2008, it was announced that Hounsou would be providing the voice of the Black Panther in the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marvel.com/news/.5951.Djimon_Hounsou_Roars_as_the_Black_Panther|title=Djimon Hounsou Roars as the Black Panther}}</ref> Hounsou had signed on to play ] in the film version of ]'s '']'' with ] and ]. The film however was scrapped in early February 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Legendary Pulls Plug on Bradley Cooper's 'Paradise Lost'|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/legendary-pictures-paradise-lost-bradley-cooper-288520|work=]|accessdate= September 19, 2015}}</ref> | ||
| In 2013, he appeared in the comedy film '']'' alongside ]. He also voiced Drago Bludvist in '']'' and portrayed ] in the ] film '']'', both in 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Alan Taylor Offers New ‘Thor 2′ Details; Djimon Hounsou on ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’|url=http://screenrant.com/thor-2-alan-taylor-details-djimon-hounsou-guardians-galaxy/|accessdate= November 13, 2013|newspaper=screenrant.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://marvel.com/news/story/20914/marvel_studios_begins_production_on_guardians_of_the_galaxy|title=Marvel Studios Begins Production on Guardians of the Galaxy|publisher=Marvel.com|date=July 20, 2013|accessdate=July 20, 2013}}</ref> He played villains in two 2015 films, '']'' and '']'', the seventh installment of '']'' film series, the latter where he played the role of Mose Jakande, a Nigerian-French mercenary.<ref>{{cite news|title=Djimon Hounsou Joins Fast & Furious 7|url=http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=38730|accessdate= November 13, 2013|newspaper=empireonline.com|date=12 September 2013}}</ref> | In 2013, he appeared in the comedy film '']'' alongside ]. He also voiced Drago Bludvist in '']'' and portrayed ] in the ] film '']'', both in 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Alan Taylor Offers New ‘Thor 2′ Details; Djimon Hounsou on ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’|url=http://screenrant.com/thor-2-alan-taylor-details-djimon-hounsou-guardians-galaxy/|accessdate= November 13, 2013|newspaper=screenrant.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://marvel.com/news/story/20914/marvel_studios_begins_production_on_guardians_of_the_galaxy|title=Marvel Studios Begins Production on Guardians of the Galaxy|publisher=Marvel.com|date=July 20, 2013|accessdate=July 20, 2013}}</ref> He played villains in two 2015 films, '']'' and '']'', the seventh installment of '']'' film series, the latter where he played the role of Mose Jakande, a Nigerian-French mercenary.<ref>{{cite news|title=Djimon Hounsou Joins Fast & Furious 7|url=http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=38730|accessdate= November 13, 2013|newspaper=empireonline.com|date=12 September 2013}}</ref> | ||
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On 17 February 2016, it was reported that Hounsou would join the second season of the television series '']''.<ref>{{cite news |first=Elizabeth |last=Wagmeister |title=Djimon Hounsou cast in ‘Wayward Pines’ season 2 |url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/djimon-hounsou-wayward-pines-season-2-cast-fox-1201708488/ |work=Variety |date=February 17, 2016 |accessdate=February 18, 2016}}</ref> | ||
| In July 2018, Hounsou joined the ], voicing the Fisherman King Ricou in '']'' (with the character being motion-captured by Andrew Crawford), as well as replacing ] as the Wizard ] in '']'' (2019).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ew.com/movies/2018/07/10/djimon-hounsou-shazam-wizard/|title=Exclusive: DC's 'Shazam!' casts ‘Guardians’ actor Djimon Hounsou as the Wizard|website=EW.com|language=en|access-date=2019-03-08}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ew.com/comic-con/2018/07/13/aquaman-fisherman-king-photo/|title=Exclusive: 'Aquaman' reveals first look at the exotic Fisherman King|website=EW.com|language=en|access-date=2019-03-08}}</ref> Also in 2019, he reprised his role as Korath in the Marvel Studios film '']''. | In July 2018, Hounsou joined the ], voicing the Fisherman King Ricou in '']'' (with the character being motion-captured by Andrew Crawford), as well as replacing ] as the Wizard ] in '']'' (2019).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ew.com/movies/2018/07/10/djimon-hounsou-shazam-wizard/|title=Exclusive: DC's 'Shazam!' casts ‘Guardians’ actor Djimon Hounsou as the Wizard|website=EW.com|language=en|access-date=2019-03-08}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ew.com/comic-con/2018/07/13/aquaman-fisherman-king-photo/|title=Exclusive: 'Aquaman' reveals first look at the exotic Fisherman King|website=EW.com|language=en|access-date=2019-03-08}}</ref> Also in 2019, he reprised his role as Korath in the Marvel Studios film '']''. | ||
| ===Modeling=== | ===Modeling=== | ||
| On |
On 24 February 2007, it was announced that Hounsou would be the new ] underwear model. At the time, Hounsou was being represented by Los Angeles modeling agent, ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fashion.net/omar-albertto|title=Omar Albertto on FASHION NET|website=www.fashion.net|language=en|access-date=2018-02-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Calvin Klein's New Brief Boy |url=http://www.fashionweekdaily.com/the-fix/article/9146 |accessdate= November 13, 2013 |newspaper=ashionweekdaily.com |date=February 23, 2007 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113010933/http://www.fashionweekdaily.com/the-fix/article/9146 |archivedate= November 13, 2013 }}</ref> | ||
| ===Other work=== | ===Other work=== | ||
Revision as of 09:47, 20 September 2019
| Djimon Hounsou | |
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 Hounsou at the 2016 WonderCon | |
| Born | Djimon Gaston Hounsou (1964-04-24) 24 April 1964 (age 60) Cotonou, Dahomey (now Cotonou, Benin) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Partner(s) | Kimora Lee Simmons (2007–12) |
| Children | 1 |
Djimon Gaston Hounsou (/ˈdʒaɪmən ˈuːnsuː/; French: [dʒimɔ̃ unsu]; born 24 April 1964) is a Beninese actor and model. Hounsou began his career appearing in music videos. He made his film debut in the Sandra Bernhard film Without You I'm Nothing (1990) and gained widespread recognition for his role as Cinqué in the Steven Spielberg 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 had a minor role 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.
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he plays the role of Korath the Pursuer in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and Captain Marvel (2019). Additionally, in the DC Extended Universe, he played the role of the Fisherman King in Aquaman (2018) and Wizard Shazam in Shazam! (2019).
Early life
Hounsou was born in Cotonou, in what is now Benin, to Albertine and Pierre Hounsou, a cook. He immigrated to Lyon in France at the age of twelve with his brother, Edmond. Soon after arriving in France, Hounsou dropped out of school and became homeless for a time. A chance meeting with a photographer led to Hounsou being introduced to fashion designer Thierry Mugler, who encouraged Hounsou to pursue a modeling career. In 1987, Hounsou became a model and established a career in Paris. He moved to the United States in 1990.
Career
Acting
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Between 1989 and 1991, Hounsou appeared in the music videos for "Straight Up" by Paula Abdul, "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" by Janet Jackson, and Madonna's "Express Yourself". He also appears in En Vogue's music video for "Hold On".
Hounsou's film debut was in the 1990 Sandra Bernhard film Without You I'm Nothing. He had television parts on Beverly Hills, 90210 and ER and a guest starring role on Alias. Hounsou had a larger role in the science fiction film Stargate.
Hounsou received wide critical acclaim and a Golden Globe Award nomination for his role as Cinqué in the 1997 Steven Spielberg film Amistad. He gained further notice as Juba in the 2000 film Gladiator. In 2004, Hounsou was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for In America, making him the fourth African male to be nominated for an Oscar. In 2006, he won the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Blood Diamond; he received Broadcast Film Critics Association, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Academy Award nominations for this performance.
Hounsou acted in a supporting role in the 2009 science fiction film Push, as Agent Henry Carver. In 2011, he starred as a French commando in the French film Forces spéciales.
Director Tim Story told IGN that if he were to do a third Fantastic Four film, he would like to have Hounsou as the Black Panther. In November 2008, it was announced that Hounsou would be providing the voice of the Black Panther in the television series of the same name. Hounsou had signed on to play Abdiel in the film version of John Milton's Paradise Lost with Benjamin Walker and Bradley Cooper. The film however was scrapped in early February 2012.
In 2013, he appeared in the comedy film Baggage Claim alongside Paula Patton. He also voiced Drago Bludvist in How to Train Your Dragon 2 and portrayed Korath the Pursuer in the Marvel Studios film Guardians of the Galaxy, both in 2014. He played villains in two 2015 films, Seventh Son and Furious 7, the seventh installment of The Fast and the Furious film series, the latter where he played the role of Mose Jakande, a Nigerian-French mercenary.
On 17 February 2016, it was reported that Hounsou would join the second season of the television series Wayward Pines.
In July 2018, Hounsou joined the DC Extended Universe, voicing the Fisherman King Ricou in Aquaman (with the character being motion-captured by Andrew Crawford), as well as replacing Ron Cephas Jones as the Wizard Shazam in Shazam! (2019). Also in 2019, he reprised his role as Korath in the Marvel Studios film Captain Marvel.
Modeling
On 24 February 2007, it was announced that Hounsou would be the new Calvin Klein underwear model. At the time, Hounsou was being represented by Los Angeles modeling agent, Omar Albertto.
Other work
In 2010, Hounsou was featured as the narrator in ESPN's running series of "32 teams, 1 dream" commercials for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Hounsou spoke at the Summit on Climate Change at the United Nations on September 22, 2009. On December 1, 2009, Hounsou told French media that developed countries "need to be held accountable" for their contribution to climate change.
Personal life
In 2007, Hounsou began dating model Kimora Lee Simmons. In May 2009, Simmons gave birth to their son. Hounsou and Simmons visited Hounsou's family in his native Benin in the summer of 2008, where the two participated in a traditional commitment ceremony. The couple were adorned in traditional clothing and used the ceremony, in the presence of Hounsou's family, to solidify that they are "dedicated to each other 100%". The two emphasized that the ceremony was not a wedding. In the début of Kimora Lee Simmons' show, Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane, he was billed as her husband. Hounsou and Simmons, who were never legally married in the United States, announced their separation in November 2012.
Filmography
Film
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1990 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Doorman | Episode: "Class of Beverly Hills" |
| 1999 | ER | Mobalage Ikabo | 6 episodes |
| 2000 | The Wild Thornberrys | Villager (voice) |
Episode: "Luck Be an Aye-Aye" |
| 2001 | Soul Food | Victor Onuka | Episode: "Games People Play" |
| 2003–04 | Alias | Kazari Bomani | 3 episodes |
| 2010 | Black Panther | T'Challa / Black Panther (voice) |
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| 2016 | Wayward Pines | CJ Mitchum | |
| 2018 | DreamWorks Dragons | Drago Bludvist (voice) | Episode: "King of Dragons" pt 2 |
| 2019 | The Longest Day in Chang'an | Master Ge | |
| 2021 | What If...? | Korath the Pursuer (voice) | Guest role In voice recording process |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actor | In America | Nominated |
| 2007 | Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Blood Diamond | Nominated |
| 2004 | Black Reel Awards | Best Supporting Actor | In America | Won |
| 2007 | Black Reel Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Blood Diamond | Won |
| 2007 | Broadcast Film Critics | Best Supporting Actor | Blood Diamond | Nominated |
| 1998 | Golden Globes Awards | Best Actor-Drama | Amistad | Nominated |
| 2004 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Supporting Male | In America | Won |
| 1998 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture | Amistad | Won |
| 2004 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor | In America | Nominated |
| 2007 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor | Blood Diamond | Won |
| 2006 | National Board of Review | Best Supporting Actor | Blood Diamond | Won |
| 2001 | Screen Actors Guild | Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture | Gladiator | Nominated |
| 2004 | Screen Actors Guild | Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture | In America | Nominated |
| 2007 | Screen Actors Guild | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Blood Diamond | Nominated |
See also
References
- Hounsou, Djimon (May 26, 2016). "Tonight at 9/8c on #foxtv #waywardpines". Instagram.
- ^ "Djimon Hounsou: Biography". TV Guide. Retrieved November 22, 2012.
- ^ "Djimon Hounsou Biography (1964-)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
- "Daily Show". Comedy Central. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
- Djimon Hounsou Biography - Yahoo! Movies
- "Straight Up". Paula-Abdul.net. Archived from the original on September 17, 2012. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
- "Love Will Never Do Without You". songfacts.com. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
- "Djimon Hounsou Awards". IMDb. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
- "Push Djimon Hounsou Interview". About.com. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
- "Djimon Hounsou and Diane Kruger's SPECIAL FORCES Explodes onto Blu-ray & DVD in February". January 17, 2013. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
- "Story talks black panther". ign.com. May 8, 2007. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
- "Djimon Hounsou Roars as the Black Panther".
- "Legendary Pulls Plug on Bradley Cooper's 'Paradise Lost'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
- "Alan Taylor Offers New 'Thor 2′ Details; Djimon Hounsou on 'Guardians of the Galaxy'". screenrant.com. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
- "Marvel Studios Begins Production on Guardians of the Galaxy". Marvel.com. July 20, 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
- "Djimon Hounsou Joins Fast & Furious 7". empireonline.com. 12 September 2013. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
- Wagmeister, Elizabeth (February 17, 2016). "Djimon Hounsou cast in 'Wayward Pines' season 2". Variety. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- "Exclusive: DC's 'Shazam!' casts 'Guardians' actor Djimon Hounsou as the Wizard". EW.com. Retrieved 2019-03-08.
- "Exclusive: 'Aquaman' reveals first look at the exotic Fisherman King". EW.com. Retrieved 2019-03-08.
- "Omar Albertto on FASHION NET". www.fashion.net. Retrieved 2018-02-09.
- "Calvin Klein's New Brief Boy". ashionweekdaily.com. February 23, 2007. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
- NPR
- "Developed countries need to be held accountable". Rfi.fr. 2009-12-02. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
- Slonim, Jeffrey (November 15, 2012). "Russell Simmons Okay with Kimora & Djimon". People. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
- "'Life in the Fab Lane' star Kimora Lee Simmons gives birth to baby boy". Reality TV World. June 1, 2009. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
- "Kimora Lee Simmons, Djimon Hounsou Had Commitment Ceremony". Usmagazine.com. 2009-03-09. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
- Jordan, Julie (November 21, 2012). "Kimora Lee Simmons and Djimon Hounsou Separate". People. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
- "Winners: National Board Of Review". CBS News. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
- "Screen Actors Guild: The nominees". ew.com. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
External links
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