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Jimmy Jean-Louis

Jimmy Jean-Louis - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornAugust 08, 1968
Age57
BirthplacePétion-Ville, Haiti
Zodiac SignLeo - (see also Jimmy Jean-Louis's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacMonkey
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForPortraying 'The Haitian' in NBC's 'Heroes'; acting in international films and shows; humanitarian activities.

Intro

Jimmy Jean-Louis is a Haitian-French actor and model best known for his role as 'The Haitian' on the NBC television series 'Heroes.' He has appeared in numerous international film and television productions and is also recognized for his humanitarian work in Haiti.

Early Life & Background

Jimmy Jean-Louis was born in Pétion-Ville, Haiti, and grew up in a small village near Port-au-Prince. He moved to Paris at age 12 with his family to escape political unrest in Haiti, where he later began his career as a model and performer before transitioning to acting.

Career Highlights

  • Played 'The Haitian' in NBC series 'Heroes' (2006–2010)
  • Starred in the film 'Phat Girlz' (2006)
  • Leading role in 'Tears of the Sun' (2003)
  • Portrayed Toussaint Louverture in the 2012 French series 'Toussaint Louverture'
  • Founded Hollywood Unites for Haiti, a non-profit organization supporting relief efforts in Haiti

Trivia

  • Can speak five languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Haitian Creole
  • Became a Goodwill Ambassador for the Pan American Development Foundation's 'Haiti: Hope for a New Future' campaign

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Jimmy Jean-Louis?

Jimmy Jean-Louis is 57 years old.

When was Jimmy Jean-Louis born?

Jimmy Jean-Louis was born the 8 August 1968.

Where is Jimmy Jean-Louis from?

Pétion-Ville, Haiti.

On His Birth-Day

About August 8th, 1968, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 8, 1968, former Vice President Richard Nixon was nominated as the Republican candidate for President at the Republican National Convention in Miami Beach, Florida. He secured the nomination on the first ballot, defeating competitors such as New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller and California Governor Ronald Reagan. Nixon's running mate was Maryland Governor Spiro Agnew.
  • Day of the week: August 8th, 1968 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Hello, I Love You by The Doors
  • #1 UK song: Mony Mony by Tommy James & The Shondells
  • Popular movie: Faces directed by John Cassavetes

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Jean-Louis
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0418730/