Omar Sy: Biography in Details
Who is Omar Sy?
Omar Sy is a French actor and comedian who has won César Award for Best Actor. He rose to fame after featuring in the 2011 comedy-drama film The Intouchables.
His most noteworthy works are X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), Jurassic World (2015), Two Is a Family (2016), Chocolat (2016), Inferno (2016), and Transformers: The Last Knight (2017).
How old is Omar Sy?
He was born on 20 January 1978 to African emigrant parents in Trappes, Yvelines, France. The 44-year-old actor belongs to mixed ethnicity(Mauritanian, Senegalese, Fulani).
Introducing his family, his mother is a house cleaner and has Mauritanian origin. Her name is however unknown. Similarly, his father worked as a factory man and has Senegalese origin.
There is no revelation of the identity of parents and siblings. Having Fulani origins, Omar was raised in low-income suburban housing projects. The family speaks Pulaar at home.
Feeling the pressure to earn for the family and live his dreams, he started working at an early age and couldn’t pursue his higher education. But he has completed his early schooling in the Local School at Trappes.
Omar Sy- Professional Life, Career
To begin with his career, he started his career as a comedian on Radio Nova alongside partner Fred Testot in the year 1995. Afterward, he appeared in the TV show Le Cinéma de Jamel on Canal+, with Jamel Debbouze. He then created a TV show called Le Visiophon.
Omar Sy is a French-based actor who first gave the voice in the 2000 film Granturismo. Later the same year, he portrayed the character ofLe ménestrel in the French Television series, La cape et l’épée.
Filmography-Film
- Garage Babes (2007)
- Lascars (2009)
- King Guillaume (2009)
- Mood Indigo (2013)
- Norm of the North (2016)
- Knock (2017)
- Police (2020)
- Jurassic World Dominion (2022)
- Le Chat du Rabbin
Television series
- Moot-Moot (2007)
- Histoires de vies (2010)
- Bref (2012)
- ForesTiVi ( 2019)
- Lupin (2021)
Awards & Nominations
Omar Sy has won several French awards and was nominated for his outstanding performances in the film industry. In the year 2021, he was awarded the Rose d’Or award for Performance of the Year for the TV series Lupin. He has won Globe de Cristal Awards in 2017 and the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Awards in 2013.
How much is the net worth of Omar Sy?
Regarding his riches, he has an estimated net worth of $5 million as of 2023. He makes a handsome paycheque through the entertainment industry through his acting and producer career.
In detail, he received$ 2,033,015 USD in the 2011 Film Intouchables. His salary in the sport movie Les seigneurs (2012) was $454k USD. However, his current annual salary in exact figures is yet concealed.
Omar Sy- Rumors, Controversy
To date, Omar Sy has managed to keep himself away from rumors and controversies. He has a clean profile among his fans in the public.
Body Features- Height, Weight
Talking about his build, he has a height of 6 feet and 2 inches and has an average body weight. His shoe size, dress size, chest, biceps, and other body measurements are not known yet.
Moving on to his looks, he has a body complexion similar to other African and has brown eyes and black hair.
Social Media
Omar Sy is active on his Facebook page with 1.4 million followers. Similarly, he has a 3.3 Million fan following on his Twitter account which was created in March 2013 under the username @OmarSy. Other than that, he is inactive on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
Trivia
- He belongs to Muslim culture.
- Sy is a supporter of the French football club Olympique de Marseille.
Omar Sy’s Anniversary Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | July | Friday |
| 2025 | July | Saturday |
| 2026 | July | Sunday |
| 2027 | July | Monday |
| 2028 | July | Wednesday |
Omar Sy’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January | Saturday |
| 2025 | January | Monday |
| 2026 | January | Tuesday |
| 2027 | January | Wednesday |
| 2028 | January | Thursday |