April 24, 1964 Djimon Gaston Hounsou, actor and model, was born in Cotonou, Benin.

Djimon Gaston Hounsou

Hounsou made his film debut in the 1990 film “Without You I’m Nothing” but his breakthrough came with his portrayal of Cinque in the 1997 film “Amistad.” For that role he received wide critical acclaim and a Golden Globe Award nomination.

In 2004, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “In America,” becoming the first African to be nominated for an Oscar. In 2006, he was again nominated for an Academy Award and he won the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in “Blood Diamond.” Other films in which he has appeared include “Stargate” (1994), “Gladiator” (2000), “Beauty Shop” (2005), and “The Tempest” (2010).

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Djimon originated from Africa and has graced the catwalks of Paris and London as a popular male model.

Came to Paris from Benin at the age of 13, couldn’t find a job and ended as a vagrant, sleeping under bridges and rummaging in trash cans for food. Things changed for the better when fashion designer Thierry Mugler discovered him and made him a fashion model.

On “ER” (1994), he played Mobalage Ikabo, a refugee from Nigeria. His actual homeland of Benin shares its largest border with Nigeria. Read more »