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	Djimon Hounsou - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Djimon Gaston Hounsou (born on April 24, 1964) is an African actor, dancer and fashion model who was born in Cotonou, Benin.
		Hounsou immigrated to Paris at the age of 13 with a brother, and lived on the streets, until he was discovered by fashion designer Thierry Mugler, who made him a model.
		His film debut was in Without You I'm Nothing, and he had a parts on Beverly Hills, 90210 and ER and a guest starring role on Alias, but his first major role was in the science fiction film Stargate.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Djimon_Hounsou (234 words)

	Djimon Hounsou @ Filmbug UK
		Djimon Hounsou most recently received an Academy Award Nomination for his role as Mateo, the gentle neighbor, in director Jim Sheridan's immigrant tale In America.
		In 2003, Hounsou starred in Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, directed by Jan De Bont, and Biker Boyz with Laurence Fishburne, but he is best known for his role as the stalwart gladiator Juba in Ridley Scott's Academy Award-winning epic Gladiator, opposite Russell Crowe.
		Hounsou has recently returned to television for a recurring role as a villain in the hugely popular ABC action series Alias, starring Jennifer Garner.
	www.filmbug.co.uk /db/278912 (361 words)

	News for Djimon Hounsou (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Number one is that we have Djimon Hounsou and Ken Watanabe - both wonderful actors, but there's actually a clause on the Academy voting regulations that you can get nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor if you're a foreign- born actor, but you can't actually win the award.
		Djimon Hounsou has indicated that since his appearance in Amistad (1997) two years ago, he has had to contend with an image problem.
		Djimon Hounsou won the best actor award for his performance in Amistad (1997) while Morgan Freeman won the best support actor award for his performance in the same film.
	www.imdb.com /name/nm0005023/news (1200 words)

	New York Daily News - Entertainment - 'Amistad' actor finds his voice 'In America' (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Hounsou, 39, made a striking debut as the rebel slave leader in Steven Spielberg's 1997 film "Amistad." But the former model has since struggled to find good roles.
		Hounsou, who was born in Benin, West Africa, but relocated to France when he was 13, speaks six languages.
		Hounsou's character, Mateo, is a troubled artist living in the same tenement.
	www.nydailynews.com /entertainment/story/139797p-124125c.html (528 words)

	Interview - Michael Bay, Michael Clarke Duncan and Djimon Hounsou for "The Island"
		Djimon Hounsou: Oh, most definitely. I mean, it happens all the time. But then again, you know, you get a job and the job you get, you know, they're going to be asking you to, you know, to, ah, make your accent heavier. So I kind of like...
		Djimon Hounsou: The only thing I found it difficult in the business, because I'm an odd character within the business to begin with, and also I think the outlook on African-Americans, certainly on Africans, sounded to me like National Geographic Channel or Discovery Channel.
		Djimon Hounsou: Oh, listen, it's going to be a beautiful ride no matter how you look at it.
	www.darkhorizons.com /news05/island2.php (2564 words)

	Insider - [TV Guide Online] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Djimon Hounsou: No, there's nothing wrong necessarily with being in a big action movie if you can be a part of great stories where your character has great arcs.
		Hounsou: There's something else that I'm crossing my fingers on and I can't really say much about because it's with a great, great, talented young actor — [Leonardo] DiCaprio, who has so much talent for a young man, he just surprises you.
		Hounsou: One of my favorite things to do is to ride my motorcycle, and just go on a long ride to just empty myself out.
	www.tvguide.com /News/Insider?cmsGuid={12E7CF29-7B87-4932-8F51-1E8498DB1589} (415 words)

	FilmStew.com • More Move on to Island
		Djimon Hounsou and Steve Buscemi are the latest to become inhabitants of Michael Bay's Island.
		Djimon Hounsou and Steve Buscemi are joining Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson on The Island, to be helmed by Michael Bay, for DreamWorks.
		Hounsou was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in Jim Sheridan's In America.
	www.filmstew.com /content/article.asp?ContentID=9941 (243 words)

	Movie Zone - @N-Zone Magazine - Djimon Hounsou in The Four Featers \| Movie Reviews, News, Pictures & More (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		For actor Djimon Hounsou, life is all about the journey and what a journey its been for the thirty-eight year old actor.
		Djimon became Mugler’s runway model and a whole new life was born as model, video performer and now respected actor.
		Hounsou is quick to dismiss his early tribulations as no worse than what millions of others face everyday.
	www.atnzone.com /moviezone/features/djimon.shtml (1263 words)

	Djimon Hounsou’s ready to be a leading man - MORE MOVIE NEWS AND FEATURES - MSNBC.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Djimon Hounsou’s ready to be a leading man
		On first impression, meeting Hounsou is much like watching him in a theater — a quiet, intensely charismatic man with a bold, magnetic smile.
		Hounsou, the Benin native who lived in Paris before arriving in Los Angeles in the late ’80s, realizes that such casting opportunities are rare in Hollywood, especially for a fl man with an accent.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/6448213/did/8647830 (768 words)

	U.S. Newswire : Releases : "Djimon Hounsou Visits Africa Ahead of G8 Summit; Photo Available" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Hounsou said: "You know something is wrong when the world's wealthiest countries and world's poorest countries are competing against each other in the same world market and yet the rich countries won't play by the rules that they themselves set."
		Oxfam and Hounsou are calling on G8 leaders' right before the G8 meeting on July 6-8 in Scotland to make trade reform a priority this year.
		Djimon will also present at the LIVE 8 Concert in Philadelphia on July 2 as part of the ONE campaign that pressuring leaders to double aid, cancel Africa's debt, and deliver trade justice for Africa.
	releases.usnewswire.com /GetRelease.asp?id=49839 (350 words)

	Djimon Hounsou
		Born in the small village of Cotenou, in Benin, Africa, Djimon Hounsou fell in love with movies when he was a boy, going to the local theater every Wednesday to watch American westerns.
		Although he didn’t need to speak English for the shoot, Hounsou realized that it would be a good idea to master the language if he wanted to move on to films and television work.
		Hounsou won the role of Joseph Cinqué, the leader of a slave revolt.
	www.tribute.ca /all_actors/bios/3050.htm (539 words)

	Artsandentertainment: From model to Oscar nominee
		Actor Djimon Hounsou builds his career one step at a time with some memorable roles.
		On first impression, meeting Hounsou is much like watching him in a theater - a quiet, intensely charismatic man with a bold, magnetic smile.
		Hounsou has been working regularly in recent years on both the big and small screens, with notable story arcs on ER and Alias and appearing in such films as 2003's Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life with Angelina Jolie and with Laurence Fishburne in Biker Boyz.
	www.sptimes.com /2005/07/24/news_pf/Artsandentertainment/From_model_to_Oscar_n.shtml (625 words)

	Djimon Hounsou Biography @ Filmbug
		Djimon Hounsou received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance as Cinque, the rebel slave leader in Amistad.
		Born in Benin, West Africa, Hounsou moved to Paris at the age of 13 for his education.
		Hounsou has also starred in commercials for David Fincher (Alien 3 and Seven) and legendary photographer, Herb Ritts.
	www.filmbug.com /db/278912-9 (230 words)

	Djimon Hounsou News
		Hounsou joins Leonardo DiCaprio in Diamond hunt Leonardo DiCaprio has found a co-star in Djimon Hounsou.
		Djimon Hounsou is pigeonholed in Hollywood, and he knows it.
		There's no question that Djimon Hounsou wanted the pivotal role of Papa Midnite in supernatural thriller "Constantine," otherwise he simply wouldn't have signed on for the film.
	www.topix.net /who/djimon-hounsou (560 words)

	Djimon Hounsou, U.S. Immigration, Law Offices of Carl Shusterman
		In Steven Spielberg's epic "Amistad", Djimon Hounsou, in his first starring role, portrays Cinque, the leader of the slave rebellion against illegal slave traders.
		Hounsou was born in Benin, a small country in West Africa, the part of Africa where most of the slaves were abducted.
		Prior to starring in "Amistad", Hounsou was employed as a model, and was featured in music videos starring Janet Jackson, Madonna, Paula Abdul and Steven Winwood.
	www.shusterman.com /guess2.html (178 words)

	Djimon Hounsou Forum @ Filmbug
		I had seen him in other movies and was very impressed with his powerful presence and performance...but that sensitive and considerate man that engaged Gina was absloutely wonderful.
		I just had the pleasure of viewing In America, and Djimon's protrayal of Mateo was one of the most touching I've ever seen.
		still upset that Djimon does not have his name included in the trailer and ads as one of the stars of The Four Feathers.
	www.filmbug.com /db/278912-8 (261 words)

	Shur'tugal :: Your source for everything Inheritance! (Eragon)
		Djimon Hounsou was born and raised in Benin.
		He was sent to live with his older brother in Lyons, France, where he dropped out of school and moved to Paris at the age of 13.
		Hounsou continues to impress movie goers with his acting skills in many popular movies.
	www.shurtugal.com /?id=mandm/eragon/cast/djimonhounsou (276 words)

	Hour.ca - Film - In America
		Most families would just have to work with their loss, but Sheridan is a shrewd director, so salvation appears in the dramatic presence of an intimidating and reclusive South African artist named Mateo (Djimon Hounsou), who lives downstairs.
		To his credit, the imposingly handsome Hounsou, a Thierry Mugler model before acting (Amistad, Gladiator), leavens the cliché of the angry-looking, heart-of-gold fl man with shy humour and oodles of charm.
		Hounsou's flaw is that his Mateo dominates every scene he's in, all the while suggesting a movie far more fascinating than the one we're watching.
	www.hour.ca /film/film.aspx?iIDArticle=155 (967 words)

	Djimon Hounsou (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Djimon originated from Africa and has graced the catwalks of Paris and...
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	www.imdb.com /name/nm0005023 (220 words)

	TWoP Forums -> Kazari Bomani [a.k.a. Djimon Hounsou] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		So, Djimon had no luck with the Oscar, but he looked 7 kinds of fine at the awards.
		Forget award shows, I just found out something new (to me, anyhow) through an episode of Pop-Up video: Djimon was in Janet Jackson's "Love will never do without you" video (a little refresher: it's the fl and white one where she's prancing around on a beach, from 1991).
		Djimon rolling around on one of those weird human-hamster wheel things (oh, just see it if you don't know what I mean)?
	forums.televisionwithoutpity.com /index.php?showtopic=3113438 (679 words)

	Djimon Hounsou Unofficial Site - Bio Pictures Photos Movie Film (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Djimon Hounsou Vital Stats: Birth Name: Born: April 24...
		Djimon Hounsou est né en Afrique de l’Ouest...
		DJIMON HOUNSOU a fost nominalizat pentru Globul de Aur ?ia cî?tigat...
	www.7samurai.com /r/show/se/14183.html (513 words)

	CNN.com - 'I'm really looking to be a leading man' - Jul 26, 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- "Being a character actor is nice," muses Djimon Hounsou.
		On first impression, meeting Hounsou is much like watching him in a theater -- a quiet, intensely charismatic man with a bold, magnetic smile.
		In "The Island," Hounsou plays an agent looking for the characters played by Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson.
	www.cnn.com /rssclick/2005/SHOWBIZ/Movies/07/26/film.djimon.hounsou.ap?section=cnn_showbiz (625 words)

	E! Online - Features - Djimon Hounsou's Amazing Journey to Amistad (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		When he was 13, Djimon Hounsou left his home in Benin, West Africa, to live with his two brothers in Paris.
		Young and alone, Hounsou lived homeless in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower for a year, never quite sure when his next meal would come or where he would sleep each night.
		Indeed, the 33-year-old Hounsou's journey to Amistad is almost as incredible as the story of the Amistad itself.
	movies.eonline.com /Features/Features/Amistad (279 words)

	Comic Book Resources - CBR News - The Comic Reel
		Despite the insistent sunlight, it was a chilly morning as Warner Brothers pictures took over at least three floors of the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills to host the freaks and geeks of the media, covering "Hellblazer," the big screen Vertigo adaptation.
		Hounsou was very circumspect and conservative with his words as he spoke to reporters, but he did talk about enjoying the role.
		Hounsou hasn't let the acclaim that's followed him change his method on set.
	www.comicbookresources.com /news/newsitem.cgi?id=4808 (663 words)

	Amistad Movie Review
		The film opens with Cinque (Djimon Hounsou) pulling a bolt out of the floor with his bloodied fingers, which he uses to unlock the shackles that restrain him.
		He and his fellow slaves then take over the ship they are on, La Amistad (Spanish for 'friendship'), slaughtering the white crew, save for the two men that had bought them-- they convince the slaves that they can take them home.
		Djimon Hounsou gives a memorable performance in his dignified portrayal of Cinque, as does Hopkins, who eloquently displays the transformation of Adams from a slumbering political figure to fiery political activist.
	www.mediacircus.net /amistad.html (904 words)

	Djimon Hounsou Current Month TV Schedule
		Vaughn's life hangs by a thread while Lauren confronts Sydney after learning the role she played in his stabbing; Sloan gets kidnapped by Covenant kingpin Kazari Bomani (guest star Djimon Hounsou); Jack's cover is jeopardized when he meets with Simon (guest star Justin Theroux).
		Sydney and Vaughn pursue Covenant kingpin Kazari Bomani (guest star Djimon Hounsou) to obtain an important piece of the Rambaldi puzzle; Jack discloses his suspicions about Lauren's allegiances to her father, Sen. Reed.
		Vaughn is reluctant to believe Lauren is a CIA mole; Bomani (guest star Djimon Hounsou) and Sark take possession of the Rambaldi machine; Sydney and Vaughn must stop a Covenant virus from crippling medical facilities around the world; Jack learns Sloane's secret; Bomani begins to lose faith in Lauren's abilities.
	www.tv-now.com /stars/hounsou.html (569 words)

	: Tomb Raider's Djimon Hounsou and Bono to tackle poverty : Igniq
		: Tomb Raider's Djimon Hounsou and Bono to tackle poverty : Igniq
		Tomb Raider's Djimon Hounsou and Bono to tackle poverty - 13.7.05
		Tomb Raider star Djimon Hounsou has recently teamed up with U2 frontman Bono, in an attempt to encourage African scholars to give back to their homeland and help rid the corruption among some African politicians and leaders.
	www.igniq.com /2005/07/tomb-raiders-djimon-hounsou-and-bono.html (187 words)

	Tavis Smiley . Archive . Wednesday July 27th \| PBS
		Djimon Hounsou first gained acting attention in Amistad.
		He found increasingly steady employment in TV and on the big screen, including a recurring role on the hit drama ER and appearances in films such as Gladiator.
		Hounsou is next up in the futuristic action thriller, The Island.
	www.pbs.org /kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200507/20050727.html (288 words)

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