Djimon Hounsou
Definition
Djimon Hounsou is a Beninese-American actor and former model, best known for his compelling performances in major films including Gladiator (2000), Blood Diamond (2006), and Guardians of the Galaxy (2014).
Born in Cotonou, Benin, he moved to Lyon, France at age 13 and later to the United States, where he built a prominent career in Hollywood, earning two Academy Award nominations.
Examples
Djimon Hounsou's commanding presence in Gladiator turned a historical epic into a personal vendetta I couldn't look away from.
If Djimon Hounsou narrated your GPS, 'turn left' would sound like a life-or-death command from a warlord.
Watching Djimon Hounsou in Blood Diamond makes you realize why diamonds aren't just a girl's best friend—they're plot devices for intense monologues.
Djimon Hounsou as Korath in Guardians of the Galaxy: because every superhero team needs a villain who looks like he bench-presses spaceships.