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Djimon Hounsou - Biography, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Filmography
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Born April 24, 1964, Cotonou, Benin is an American actor and model of Benin descent.
In 1977, at the age of 13, he moved to France, first to Lyon and then to Paris to continue his education.
After leaving school for a long time I could not find a job, changing several occupations, at one time I even wandered.
Happiness smiled upon him when renowned fashion designer Thierry Mugler hired him as a fashion model and model. Participation in several screenings attracted the attention of photographers to Houns, and then video directors. Since 1987, he has starred in music videos for Steve Winwood, Madonna, Paula Abdul, Janet Jackson.
In 1990, Djimon Hounsou moved to Los Angeles (USA), deciding to set foot on the acting path. He got a small role in the thriller Illegal Invasion, and then starred in the fantasy film Stargate by Roland Emmerich (1994). Hounsou's work in Steven Spielberg's drama Amistad (1997) was highly acclaimed by critics, and the actor was nominated for a Golden Globe. Other films with his participation include the thriller "Rising from the Depths" and the television series "Ambulance". In 2000, Ridley Scott's historical thriller "Gladiator" was released, in which Djimon Hounsou played the role of Juba. In 2002 he starred in the film Four Feathers.
Djimon Hounsou has been engaged in martial arts for a long time: seven years of kung fu and five years of boxing.
