Djimon Hounsou
Actor

Djimon Hounsou Net Worth

He has also starred in Blood Diamond (2006), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), and Aquaman (2018). Djimon Hounsou is an actor, producer, and director who was born in Cotonou, Benin, West Africa in 1964. He moved to France at the age of 13 and became a successful male model in Paris and London. He has since left modeling and has starred in a number of films, including Gladiator, Amistad, Blood Diamond, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Aquaman. He has also produced and directed several films.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Producer, Director
Birth Day April 24, 1964
Age 59 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Taurus
Occupation Actor, model
Years active 1986–present
Partner(s) Kimora Lee Simmons (2007–12)
Children 1

💰 Net worth: $1.2 Million (2024)

Djimon Hounsou, the acclaimed actor, producer, and director, is projected to have a net worth of approximately $1.2 million by the year 2024. Born in 1964, Hounsou has established himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry through his remarkable performances and diverse roles. With notable appearances in films such as "Blood Diamond," "Gladiator," and "Amistad," Hounsou has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal fan base. His multi-faceted talents and dedication have undoubtedly contributed to his successful career and financial prosperity in the entertainment world.

Biography/Timeline

1987

Hounsou was born in Cotonou, in what is now Benin, to Albertine and Pierre Hounsou, a cook. He immigrated to Lyon in France at the age of twelve with his brother, Edmond. Soon after arriving in France, Hounsou dropped out of school and became homeless for a time. A chance meeting with a Photographer led to Hounsou being introduced to fashion designer Thierry Mugler, who encouraged Hounsou to pursue a modeling career. In 1987, Hounsou became a model and established a career in Paris. He moved to the United States in 1990.

1989

Between 1989 and 1991, Hounsou appeared in the music videos for "Straight Up" by Paula Abdul, "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" by Janet Jackson, and Madonna's "Express Yourself".He also appears in En Vogue's music video for "Hold On".

1990

Hounsou's film debut was in the 1990 Sandra Bernhard film Without You I'm Nothing. He had television parts on Beverly Hills, 90210 and ER and a guest starring role on Alias. Hounsou captured a larger role in the science fiction film Stargate.

1997

Hounsou received wide critical acclaim and a Golden Globe Award nomination for his role as Cinqué in the 1997 Steven Spielberg film Amistad. He gained further notice as Juba in the 2000 film Gladiator. In 2004, Hounsou was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for In America, making him the fourth African male to be nominated for an Oscar. In 2006, he won the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Blood Diamond; he received Broadcast Film Critics Association, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Academy Award nominations for this performance.

2007

On February 24, 2007, it was announced that Hounsou would be the new Calvin Klein underwear model. At the time, Hounsou was being represented by Los Angeles modeling agent, Omar Albertto.

2008

Director Tim Story told IGN that if he were to do a third Fantastic Four movie, he would like to have Hounsou as the Black Panther. In November 2008, it was announced that Hounsou would be providing the voice of the Black Panther in the television series of the same name. Hounsou had signed on to play Abdiel in the film version of John Milton's Paradise Lost with Benjamin Walker and Bradley Cooper. The film however was scrapped in early February 2012.

2009

In 2007, Hounsou began dating model Kimora Lee Simmons. On May 30, 2009, Simmons gave birth to their son, Kenzo Lee Hounsou, meaning "Three" (Kimora's 3rd Child). Hounsou and Simmons visited Hounsou's family in his native Benin in the summer of 2008, where the two participated in a traditional commitment ceremony. The couple were adorned in traditional clothing and used the ceremony, in the presence of Hounsou's family, to solidify that they are "dedicated to each other 100%." The two, however, emphasized that the ceremony was not a wedding. In the début of Kimora Lee Simmons' show, Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane, he was billed as her husband. Hounsou and Simmons, who were never legally married in the United States, announced their separation in November 2012.

2013

In 2013, he appeared in the comedy film Baggage Claim alongside Paula Patton. He also voiced Drago Bludvist in How to Train Your Dragon 2 and portrayed Korath the Pursuer in the Marvel Studios film Guardians of the Galaxy, both in 2014. He played villains in two 2015 films, Seventh Son and Furious 7, the seventh installment of The Fast and the Furious film series, the latter where he played the role of Mose Jakande, a Nigerian-French Mercenary.

2016

On February 17, 2016, FOX reported that Hounsou would join the second season of the television series Wayward Pines.

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