In the Marvel Cinematic Universe he plays the role of Korath the Pursuer in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), and is set to reprise his role in the upcoming Captain Marvel coming out March, 2019. Additionally, in the DC Extended Universe, he is set to play the role of the Fisherman King in Aquaman (2018), and the wizard Shazam in Shazam! (2019).\n', '

Hounsou was born in Cotonou, in what is now Benin, to Albertine and Pierre Hounsou, a cook. He immigrated to Lyon in France at the age of twelve with his brother, Edmond. Soon after arriving in France, Hounsou dropped out of school and became homeless for a time. A chance meeting with a photographer led to Hounsou being introduced to fashion designer Thierry Mugler, who encouraged Hounsou to pursue a modeling career. In 1987, Hounsou became a model and established a career in Paris. He moved to the United States in 1990.\n', '

Between 1989 and 1991, Hounsou appeared in the music videos for "Straight Up" by Paula Abdul, "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" by Janet Jackson, and Madonna\'s "Express Yourself". He also appears in En Vogue\'s music video for "Hold On".\n', '

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