7 African Actors Who Were Nominated for Golden Globe Awards

F2FA January 09, 2017

Actor Djimon Hounsou arrives at the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton on January 15, 2007 in Beverly Hills, California. photo credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Entertainment)

Actor Djimon Hounsou arrives at the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton on January 15, 2007, in Beverly Hills, California. Photo credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Entertainment

In 1998, Beninese actor Djimon Hounsou became one of the first African-born actors to receive a Golden Globe nomination. He was nominated for the “Best Actor in a Motion Picture –Drama” category for his acclaimed performance in “Amistad.”

Last Edited by:Abena Agyeman-Fisher Updated: January 9, 2017

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