Djimon Hounsou Short biography
Djimon Hounsou is a Beninese-American actor, model, and film producer. Born in Cotonou, Benin, he began his career as a fashion model in Paris and New York before transitioning to acting in the early 1990s. Hounsou has starred in over 60 films, including Amistad, Gladiator, In America, Blood Diamond, and Furious 7. He received Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in In America and Blood Diamond. He also voiced Drago Bludvist in the DreamWorks animated film How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) and played Korath the Pursuer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Captain Marvel (2019), and What If...? (2021).
In addition to his acting career, Hounsou has also worked as a model, appearing in advertising campaigns for brands such as Calvin Klein and H&M. He is also a philanthropist and activist, and has worked with organizations such as the United Nations and the World Wildlife Fund.
