Hubert Kounde
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About
French actor and director who made a name for himself with roles in French films like 1995's La Haine. He reached a new level of international fame when he was cast as Dr. Arnold Bluhm in the Oscar-winning 2005 film The Constant Gardener.
Before Fame
He grew up living between Ouidah and Cotonou. He began his screen acting career in 1992, when he appeared on the show Nestor Burma and in the film Dien Bien Phu.
Trivia
He coined the word "parkour" to describe the training discipline revolutionized by his friend David Belle.
Family Life
He was raised primarily by his grandparents.
Associated With
He starred opposite Ralph Fiennes in The Constant Gardener.
