Hubert Koundé
Biography
Hubert Koundé, born December 30, 1970, in Saint‑Denis, La Réunion, France, is a French actor and film director. He spent his childhood between France and Benin, the country of his birth. Koundé is best known for portraying the character Hubert in Mathieu Kassovitz’s film La Haine. In addition to his acting work, he authored the play Cagoule: Valentin et Yamina, which was mounted in 2003, and created two short films, Qui se ressemble s’assemble and Menhir. He co‑directed the feature Paris, la métisse and has appeared in English‑language productions such as The Constant Gardener. His filmography includes twenty‑three credited roles.
Career overview
Hubert Koundé is a French actor and film director whose career includes a range of work in both French and English language cinema. He first gained notable recognition for his portrayal of the character Hubert in Mathieu Kassovitz’s film La Haine, a role that is frequently cited as his best‑known performance. In addition to his acting, Koundé has contributed to the stage as the author of the play Cagoule: Valentine and Yamina, which was performed in 2003. His creative output also extends to short‑form filmmaking; he directed the shorts Qui se ressemble s’assemble and Menhir, and he co‑directed the feature film Paris, la métisse. Koundé’s experience in international productions includes work on the English‑language film The Constant Gardener.
Born on 30 December 1970, Koundé’s early life was spent between France and Benin, the country of his birth. Official records list his place of birth as Saint‑Denis, La Réunion, France, and identify him as male. Over the course of his career he has accumulated more than twenty credited roles, reflecting a sustained presence in film and television.
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Full Filmography
23 titles- Crooks (2024) as Casper
- Asbest (2023) as Tamsir
- Paradise Beach (2019) as Goyave
- Gangsterdam (2017) as Ulysse
- Toussaint Louverture (2012) as Dessalines
- Il était une fois... « La Haine » (2012) as Self - Actor (archive footage)
- Color of the Ocean (2012) as Zola
- Toussaint Louverture (2012) as Dessalines
- Pigalle, la nuit (2009) as Adam
- Une lumière dans la nuit (2008) as Julien Bourgade
- Le Voyage de la veuve (2008) as Léopold
- Ten Years of La Haine (2006) as Self
- The Constant Gardener (2005) as Dr. Arnold Bluhm
- The Price of Forgiveness (2001) as Maxoye
- How I Killed My Father (2001) as Jean-Toussaint
- Everything's Fine, We're Leaving (2000) as Arthur
- Simon, the Magician (1999) as Paul
- Restons groupés (1998) as Aimé
- The Gods Must Be Daring (1997) as Mamadou
- Les Enfants du Karoo (1997) as Maseko
- La Haine (1995) as Hubert
- Métisse (1993) as Jamal
- Dien Bien Phu (1992)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Hubert Koundé best known for?
Hubert Koundé is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Crooks (2024), The Constant Gardener (2005), On the Road (2013), La Haine (1995).
When and where was Hubert Koundé born?
Hubert Koundé was born on December 30, 1970 in Saint-Denis, La Réunion, France.
How many credits does Hubert Koundé have?
Hubert Koundé has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2024.
What is Hubert Koundé's background in cinema and television?
Hubert Koundé, born December 30, 1970, in Saint‑Denis, La Réunion, France, is a French actor and film director. He spent his childhood between France and Benin, the country of his birth. Koundé is best known for portraying the character Hubert in Mathieu Kassovitz’s film La Haine. In addition to his acting work, he aut...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- La Haine (1995) as Hubert — aged about 24
- Crooks (2024) as Casper — aged about 53
- The Constant Gardener (2005) as Dr. Arnold Bluhm — aged about 34
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