Djimon originated from Africa and has graced the catwalks of Paris and London as a popular male model.
Name pronounced Jie-mon Hahn-soo. Came to Paris from Benin at the age of 13, couldn't find a job and ended as a vagrant, sleeping under bridges and rummaging in trash cans for food. Things changed for the better when fashion designer Thierry Mugler discovered him and made him a fashion model. Was in Janet Jackson video "Love Will Never Do Without You" (1992) In ER he played Mobalage Ikabo, a refugee from Nigeria. His actual homeland of Benin shares its largest border with Nigeria. Born on the same day as actor/comedian Cedric the Entertainer. Third male African to receive an Oscar-nomination for acting. The other two were Basil Rathbone and Cecil Kellaway. All three men were nominated for 'Best Supporting Actor'. Learned English by watching television.