Hubert Koundé

Hubert Koundé
Born (1970-12-30) December 30, 1970 (age 54)
Saint-Denis, Réunion, France
Occupation(s)Actor, film director

Hubert Koundé (born December 30, 1970) is a French actor and film director. He is best known for his role as Hubert in the film La Haine written and directed by Mathieu Kassovitz.

Early life

Koundé was born in France in 1970. He is of Beninese origin. He was raised by his grandparents and spent his childhood in Ouidah and Cotonou. Koundé returned to Paris to go to school.[1]

Career

In addition to his acting career, Koundé is also the author of a play, Cagoule: Valentin et Yamina (Cagoule: Valentine and Yamina), performed in 2003. He has made two short films, Qui se ressemble s'assemble and Menhir, and co-directed a feature film, Paris, la métisse. He has also acted in English-language films such as The Constant Gardener.

Filmography

Actor

Director

  • 1998: Menhir (short film)
  • 2000: Qui se ressemble s'assemble (short film)
  • 2005: Paris, la métisse

Writer

  • 1998: Menhir (short film)
  • 2000: Qui se ressemble s'assemble (short film)

Television

Theatre

Awards

References

  1. ^ Levieux, Michele (March 23, 2002). "Hubert Kounde L'herbe qui pousse sous le goudron" [Hubert Kounde The grass that grows under the tar]. l'Humanité (in French). Paris, France. Archived from the original on September 11, 2016. Retrieved July 16, 2024.