Djimon Hounsou

Djimon Hounsou is a Beninese actor and model, though he now is a Beninese expatriate in the US.

After a rough start where he was homeless, Hounsou found a successful modeling career in France and the US. While modeling, he was in a few music videos with Paula Abdul, Janet Jackson, and Madonna. Hounsou's first acting role was in the film Without You I'm Nothing. He then had a few small roles in television before getting a more important role in the sci-fi film Stargate. Djimon Housou has since had successful roles in Gladiator, Blood Diamond, and Guardians of the Galaxy among others.

Djimon Hounsou is a famous Beninese actor, who was born on April 24, 1964. As a person born on this date, Djimon Hounsou is listed in our database as the 9th most popular celebrity for the day (April 24) and the 60th most popular for the year (1964).

People born on April 24 fall under the Zodiac sign of Taurus, the Bull. Djimon Hounsou is the 299th most popular Taurus.

Aside from information specific to Djimon Hounsou's birthday, Djimon Hounsou is the 1st most famous Beninese.

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