Djimon Hounsou Biography
Djimon Hounsou is an experienced and talented actor who commenced his career by being featured in music videos and later made his first appearance in the film called Without You I’m Nothing in 1990. After acting for a while, Djimon later received wide recognition after he appeared in Steven Spielberg’s film Amistad in 1997, playing the role of Cinqué. Moreover, his appearance and strong performance in the film led to a Golden Globe nomination.
Djimon Hounsou Education
Hounsou enrolled in the school where he studied for a while and dropped out, which later led to him becoming homeless, at the same time, facing challenges to even feed himself.
However, he fortunately met a photographer who helped and introduced him to fashion designer Thierry Mugler, as well as encouraging Djimon to pursue a modelling career. After studying for a while, he later became a model and began to establish his acting career in Paris. Later, he was discovered at Porte de Clichy, and he moved to the United States in 1990.
Djimon Hounsou Date of Birth
He was born as Djimon Gaston Hounsou on the 24th of the April 1964 in Cotonou, Benin which make his zodiac birth sign Taurus and he is at the age of 62 years old.
Djimon Hounsou Nationality
Hounsou holds American nationality.
Djimon Hounsou Acting Career
At the beginning of his career between 1989 and 1991, Djimon made his appearance in the music videos, including “Straight Up” by Paula Abdul, Love Will Never Do by Janet Jackson, I Don’t Wanna Lose You by Tina Turner, and ” Express Yourself by Madonna.
After making his debut in the film industry, Djimon later in 2013 made a peearnce in the comedy film Baggage Claim with Paula Patton. Then, during the filming of How to Train Your Dragon 2, he also voiced Drago Blodfist and later appeared in the Marvel Studios film Guardians of the Galaxy, playing the role of Korath the Pursuer.
However, in January 2025, Djimon got the internet and the entire world was surprised after he claimed that throughout his acting career he has passed through many challenges includiing exeperieincing the recisim because he is black.
In addition to that, he also mentioned that during his acting, he has also experienced being typecast, which he claimed is very unfair because he has also been getting “unfair compensation.” However, he went a head a blamed the system for these kinds of challenges and problems, despite him big a well-known actor and nominated twice for an Academy Award, he still struggles financially to make a living.
Djimon Hounsou Ethnicity
Hounsou belongs to the West African ethnicity, born in Cotonou, Benin.
Djimon Hounsou Weight
Hounsou’s body weight is approximately 82 kilograms or 181 pounds.
How tall is Djimon Hounsou? Height
Hounsou is a tall, handsome actor whose height is approximately 6 feet 2 inches, which is also equal to 1.87 meters.
Djimon Hounsou’s Wife and Children
Hounsou doesn’t have a wife, but he was in a high-profile relationship with model Kimora Lee Simmons, with whom they were togethr from 2007 to 2012. In addition to that, Hounsou and Kimora Lee Simmons have a handsome son, Kenzo Lee Hounsou, who was born in 2009.
After he separated from Kimora Lee, he later began a relationship with Ri’za Marie Simpson, with whom they share two children, but they parted ways in 2024.
Djimon Hounsou Family: Parents and Siblings
Hounsou was born in Cotonou, Benin, to his lovely parents, Pierre Hounsou and Albertine. Later Djmon and his brother Edmond immigrated to France when he was at the age of 12 years old. However, there are not many details regarding his family, but we are still researching to update you soon.
Djimon Hounsou Net Worth
Hounsou is an experienced and talented actor who commenced his career by being featured in music videos and later made his first appearance in the film called Without You I’m Nothing in 1990, and his net worth ranges between $2 million and $6 million.
Djimon Hounsou Religion
Hounsou was brought up a Roman Catholic; however, when he grew up, he began practising Vodoun.
Djimon Hounsou Movies and TV Shows
- Blood Diamond
- Thrash 2026
- Never Back Down
- Gladiator
- A Quiet Place: Day One
- A Quiet Place II
- Amistad (film)
- A Quiet Place
- Guardians of the Galaxy
- Gladiator 2
- The Passenger 2026
- The Island 2005
- Tarzan 2016
- Furious 7
- Constantine (film)
- Gran Turismo (film)