Jimon Honsu: biography, photos and all the films with the actor

Djimon Honsu is a famous actor and model not only in the USA, but everywhere where American cinema is watched. His characters are very different, but every role is always remembered. Let's find out how he found his calling and became a popular artist.

Biography of the actor

Jimon Gaston Hounsou was born on April 24, 1964 in the African country of Benin, the city of Cotonou. To get an education and somehow get settled in life, being a 13-year-old teenager, Jimon moved with his brother Edmond to France, to Paris. There he graduated from school, but after that 2 years could not find work, loitering around the streets of the city and wandering about. Then Thierry Mugler, a famous fashion designer, offered him the position of a model and model. A young and attractive young man took part in several shows, where he attracted the attention of photographers first, and then filmmakers. So, it can be seen in the music of Janet Jackson, Madonna and Paul Abdul. In 1990, Jimon Hounsou moved to Los Angeles to develop as an actor. His roles - both episodic, and second plan, and the main ones - attracted the attention of the general public and film critics. As a result - the first in the history of cinema, an actor of African descent, nominated for an Oscar in 2004 and 2007. (Behind the execution of the roles of the second plan), became Djimon Hons.

Filmography

• 1990-2000 - series "Beverly Hills", the role of Datura;
• 1992 - "Illegal intrusion", depicts a prisoner on a bench;
• 1994-2009 - TV series "First Aid", the role of Mobalage Iqabo;
• 1994 - "Stargate", played by Horus;
• 1997 - "Amistad", the main role of Joseph Sinke;
• 1998 - "Rise from the depth," depicts Vivo;
• 2000 - "Gladiator", performs the role of Juba;
• 2001-2006 - the series "Spy", played by Kazari Bumani;
• 2002 - "Full drive", the role of detective Yussuf;
• 2002 - "In America," depicts Mateo Kuamea;
• 2002 - "Four Feathers", performs the role of Abu Fatma;
• 2003 - "Bikers", plays the Motherland;
• 2003 - "Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life," Kos's role;
• 2004 - "Bludbury", the main role of Woodhead;
• 2005 - "Constantine: Lord of Darkness," depicts Midnight;
• 2005 - "Beauty salon", Joe;
• 2005 - "The Island", played by Albert Paurent;
• 2006 - "Eragon", the role of Ajihad;
• 2006 - "The Blood Diamond", depicts Solomon Vandi;
• 2008 - "Never give up", played by Jean Rokua;
• 2009 - "The Fifth Dimension", played by Agent Henry Carver;
• 2010 - "The Storm", the role of Caliban;
• 2011 - "The White Elephant", the main role of Kerti Church;
• 2011 - "Detachment of Special Purpose", depicts Kovaks;
• 2014 - "Guardians of the Galaxy", plays the Korat of the Persecutor.

Multilateral talent

It is noteworthy that in the film "White Elephant" Djimon Honsu acts not only as an actor, but also produces a picture. Later, he used this experience in the film "The Road to the Peak of Freedom," where he made an executive producer. Djimon Honsu voiced Drago Bludwist in the animated film "How to Train the Dragon 2", released in 2014. His voice could be heard in the following films: "Kill Zoe" (1994) and "Wild Thornberry Family" (1998-2004).

Films planned and in production:

• 2015 - "The Seventh Son", a picture of a Russian director with the participation of American actors;
• 2015 - Fast and Furious 7.

The films that brought the greatest popularity

The characters of the first television series and a small role in the film Kaplan "Illegal intrusion" did not bring instant recognition. Success came in 1997, when Jimon Honsu starred in the film directed by Steven Spielberg "Amistad" along with Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins and Nigel Hawthorne. The actor brilliantly played the role of a rebel slave, and in general the work aroused a wide response, so the first nomination for the award for Jimon was the Golden Globe in 1998. He was nominated as the best performer of the main male role, but he did not receive the award. Signs became the role in the films "Gladiator", "In America", "Blood Diamond". You can select other roles, but in general, all the films are of interest to the viewer. Jimon Honsu is a multi-faceted actor who easily transforms into heroes of different eras, gets used to the role and transfers his powerful energy to the public.