Djimon Hounsou

Djimon Gaston Hounsou (born April 24, 1964) is a Beninese-American actor and model. As an actor, Hounsou has been nominated for two Academy Awards.Djimon Hounsou: The Push Interview Kam Williams. KamWilliams.com. 2009-01-30

In 1987, he became a model and started a career in Paris. He moved to the United States in 1990.Djimon Hounsou Biography

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe he plays the role of Korath the Pursuer in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and in Captain Marvel (2019). Also, in the DC Extended Universe, he played the role of the Fisherman King in Aquaman (2018), and the wizard Shazam in Shazam! (2019).

Filmography

+ List of movie and television credits Year Title Role Notes 1990Beverly Hills, 90210DoormanWithout You I'm NothingEx-boyfriend1992Unlawful EntryPrisoner on bench1994StargateHorus Guard 1997The Small HoursAmistadCinqueNAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion PictureNominated - Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture DramaNominated - Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture DramaIll Gotten GainsFyah1998Deep RisingVivo1999ERMobalage Ikabo6 episodes 2000GladiatorJubaNominated - Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favourite Supporting ActorNominated - Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureThe Middle PassageNarrator(documentary) (narrator in US version) 2001Soul FoodVictor Onuka1 episodeThe TagMarshall 2002Le Boulet/Dead WeightDetective YoussoufThe Four FeathersAbou FatmaIn AmericaMateoBlack Reel Award for Best Supporting ActorIndependent Spirit Award for Best Supporting MaleSan Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting ActorSatellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion PictureNominated - Academy Award for Best Supporting ActorNominated - NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion PictureNominated - Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture2003Biker BoyzMotherlandLara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of LifeKosa 2004AliasKazari Bomani(season 3, Mr Bomani) 3 episodesBlueberryWoodhead 2005ConstantineMidniteBeauty Shop JoeThe IslandAlbert Laurent 2006Blood DiamondSolomon VandyBlack Reel Award for Best Supporting ActorLas Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting ActorNAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion PictureNational Board of Review Award for Best Supporting ActorSt. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting ActorWashington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting ActorNominated - Academy Award for Best Supporting ActorNominated - Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting ActorNominated - Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting RoleEragonAjihad2008Never Back DownJean Roqua2009PushHenry Carver2010The TempestCaliban2011Elephant WhiteCurtie ChurchForces spécialesKovax

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Category:African-American actors
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