Djimon Gaston Hounsou (born April 24, 1964) is an American-Beninese actor and model. He portrayed the wizard Shazam in Shazam!, Black Adam and Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
He also voiced Ricou in Aquaman.
He was interviewed for the documentary The Magical World of Shazam!.
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- Djimon Hounsou is one of the actors to portray more than one character in the DC Extended Universe.
- Djimon Hounsou is one of the actors to portray characters for both the DC Extended Universe and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He portrayed Korath in both Guardians of the Galaxy and Captain Marvel, and also voiced an alternate version of the same character in What If...?.
- Djimon Hounsou also portrayed Papa Midnite in Constantine.
- Djimon Hounsou also voiced Martian Emperor in Invincible.
- Djimon Hounsou previously worked with Meagan Good in Biker Boyz.
- Djimon Hounsou previously worked with Temuera Morrison in Blueberry.
- Djimon Hounsou previously worked with Amber Heard in Never Back Down.
- Djimon Hounsou previously worked with Adam Brody in Baggage Claim.
- Djimon Hounsou previously worked with James Wan and Dwayne Johnson in Furious 7.
- Djimon Hounsou previously worked with Connie Nielsen and Russell Crowe in Gladiator.
- Djimon Hounsou previously worked with Margot Robbie in The Legend of Tarzan.
- Djimon Hounsou previously worked with Kristen Wiig in How to Train Your Dragon 2.
- Djimon Hounsou worked with Noah Centineo in Charlie's Angels.
- Djimon Hounsou worked with Scoot McNairy in A Quiet Place Part II.