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Jimmy Jean-Louis: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Jimmy Jean-Louis? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Jimmy Jean-Louis (born August 8, 1968) is a Haitian actor and producer. Born in Pétion-Ville, he moved to Paris at a young age with his family in search of a better life. His early roles were in French television commercials and Spanish musical theatre. Eventually settling in Los Angeles in the late 1990s, he had small roles in The Bourne Identity, Tears of the Sun and Arliss before breaking into larger roles in American television and film. He played the character of "the Haitian" on the NBC television series Heroes from 2007 to 2010. He played the title character in the 2012 French telefilm Toussaint Louverture. In 2024, he co-produced and acted in the Indian film The Goat Life alongside Prithviraj.

Quick facts about Jimmy Jean-Louis

  • Full name: Jimmy Jean-Louis
  • Born: 1968-08-08
  • Nationality: Haiti
  • Known as: Fashion figure
  • Wikidata ID: Q931325

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Who is Jimmy Jean-Louis?

Jimmy Jean-Louis (born August 8, 1968) is a Haitian actor and producer.

What nationality is Jimmy Jean-Louis?

Jimmy Jean-Louis is Haiti.

When was Jimmy Jean-Louis born?

Jimmy Jean-Louis was born on 1968-08-08.

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