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My Take
Djimon Hounsou has one of the most commanding screen presences I know, and I don't think it's an accident. His journey from Cotonou, Benin, through modeling and music videos to Spielberg's Amistad reads like a study in persistence, and that lived gravity shows up in his eyes on screen. As Cinqué he barely shared a language with the audience, yet communicated everything — that Golden Globe nomination was earned largely in silence. What I appreciate most is how he elevates whatever he appears in, from prestige drama to blockbusters to voice work. Hollywood has too rarely handed him the lead roles his talent deserves, and I consider that the industry's loss, not his.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Djimon Hounsou
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャイモン・フンスー
- Reading
- じゃいもん・ふんすー
- Born
- April 24, 1964 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dragon
- Origin
- Cotonou, Littoral, Benin
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / model / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Great Immigrants Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Djimon Hounsou born?
Born April 24, 1964 (age 62).
Where is Djimon Hounsou from?
Djimon Hounsou is from Cotonou, Littoral, Benin.
What does Djimon Hounsou do?
Djimon Hounsou works as actor, television actor, model, film actor, voice actor.
Actor — see all → · Television actor — see all →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.