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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.”