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Some Lesser Known Facts About Jimmy Jean-Louis

• Jimmy, a former model who has transitioned into acting, has appeared in numerous Haitian films as well as a few productions in Hollywood.

• Jimmy’s parents decided to leave Haiti, a country plagued by conflict, in search of a brighter future in Paris when he was just a young child.

• He had no idea what it was like to be on TV while he was growing up in Haiti. It was only after he moved to Paris that he discovered the world of arts. However, it was his frequent visits to the clubs where he had the opportunity to see George Michael, Madonna, and Prince.

• He watched all these individuals and aspired to be just like them one day. That’s when the thought of pursuing a career as an artist sparked within him. He decided to join an acting school in Paris and later ventured into musical theatre in Spain, and pursued modelling in Italy. This journey was a lengthy one, filled with numerous successes and failures along the way.

• He never imagined himself as an actor. Instead, he dedicated years to working in dancing clubs and musical theatre, eventually becoming a highly sought-after model.

• Despite the success of those gigs, he frequently found himself without a home in Paris. As a result, he made the decision to relocate to the United States. Once he arrived in the United States, he continued to model for major commercial brands.

• During the 1990s, he had the opportunity to travel to India and participate in a fashion show held in Mumbai, alongside the renowned Aishwarya Rai.

• Jimmy, despite his success as a model, ventured into acting. He began with minor roles in movies such as ‘The Bourne Identity.’ Throughout the years, he has shared the screen with Hollywood heavyweights like Harrison Ford, Jennifer Lawrence, and Bruce Willis.
  

  BRUCE WILLIS and JIMMY JEAN-LOUIS in DETECTIVE KNIGHT: ROGUE (2022)

• Throughout his life, he has encountered various segments of society, spanning all social classes, from the neighbours struggling with homelessness to the highest-ranking presidents.

• Meeting former South African president Nelson Mandela unexpectedly during this challenging period completely transformed his perspective on life.

• In the late 1990s, particularly at the start of his career, he often portrayed villains and delivered one-liners occasionally.

• He was confident in his ability to tackle any challenge thrown his way. However, the rigid system and business environment didn’t provide the same opportunities for others to showcase their talents on a level playing field.

• He takes pleasure in both watching and playing soccer and is a proud member of Hollywood United F.C., an amateur soccer club that comprises mainly celebrities and former professionals.
  

  Jimmy Jean-Louis with the Members of the Hollywood United Football Club

• He established Hollywood Unites for Haiti, a non-profit organization dedicated to offering sports and cultural education to disadvantaged young people on the island. Following the devastating magnitude-7 earthquake, the group swiftly rallied together to provide crucial aid and support for disaster relief efforts.
  

  Jimmy Jean-Louis at a charity match for Hollywood Unites for Haiti with Gilles Marini

• In 2014, President Michel Martelly appointed Jean-Louis as the Ambassador-at-large to Haiti.
  

  Jean-Louis as the Ambassador-at-large to Haiti