Djimon Hounsou - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 24, 1964 |
|---|---|
| Age | 61 |
| Birthplace | Cotonou, Dahomey (now Benin) |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Djimon Hounsou's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Powerful and moving performances in films including 'Amistad,' 'Gladiator,' and 'Blood Diamond,' as well as appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC Extended Universe. |
Intro
Djimon Hounsou is a Beninese-American actor and model best known for his roles in films such as 'Amistad,' 'Gladiator,' and 'Blood Diamond.' He has earned critical acclaim and several award nominations for his powerful performances, often portraying intense and complex characters.
Early Life & Background
Djimon Hounsou was born in Cotonou, present-day Benin, and emigrated to France at the age of 12. He initially struggled with homelessness before being discovered by a fashion designer, leading to a modeling career and his eventual breakthrough into acting.
Career Highlights
- Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for 'In America' (2002)
- Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for 'Blood Diamond' (2006)
- Portrayed Cinqué in Steven Spielberg’s 'Amistad' (1997)
- Appeared as Juba in 'Gladiator' (2000)
- Played Korath the Pursuer in Marvel films such as 'Guardians of the Galaxy' (2014) and 'Captain Marvel' (2019)
- Played the Wizard Shazam in 'Shazam!' (2019) and 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' (2023)
- Became a Calvin Klein model in the late 1980s
Trivia
- Received two Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor.
- Was a professional model before transitioning to acting.
- Is known for humanitarian work and advocacy for Africa and its diaspora.
FAQs
People also ask
Djimon Hounsou is 61 years old.
Djimon Hounsou was born the 24 April 1964.
Cotonou, Dahomey (now Benin).
On His Birth-Day
About April 24th, 1964, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 24, 1964, the U.S. government lifted restrictions on the ownership of gold certificates, allowing private citizens to hold these notes. This change was part of broader monetary policy reforms.
- Day of the week: April 24th, 1964 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Can't Buy Me Love by The Beatles
- #1 UK song: World Without Love by Peter & Gordon
- Popular movie: My Fair Lady directed by George Cukor
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