Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Actor
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Nationality
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Ivory Coast, France
Languages
French
Spouse
Cassandra Wilson
Education
University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne, Cours Simon
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
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Isaach de Bankolé is known for acting.
Born in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire (age 68).
2 awards including César Award for Best Male Revelation.
Isaach de Bankolé has 28 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (28)
AWARDS (3)
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César Award for Best Male Revelation
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Knight of the Legion of Honour
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Cesar Awards
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Biography
Isaach or Isaac de Bankolé (born 12 August 1957; Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire) is an Ivorian actor.
De Bankolé was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, to Yoruba parents from Benin. His grandparents are from Nigeria. He moved to Paris in 1975 for his last year of lycée and pursued a master's degree in physics and mathematics. He then attended an aviation school and earned a private pilot licence, before a chance encounter with French director Gérard Vergez led him to enroll in the Cours Simon, a Parisian drama school.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Isaach de Bankolé?
Isaach de Bankolé is 68 years old, born on .
Where was Isaach de Bankolé born?
Isaach de Bankolé was born in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
What movies or shows has Isaach de Bankolé been in?
Isaach de Bankolé has 28 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Fence (2026), The Brutalist (2024), Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), Shaft (2019), Black Panther (2018).
What is Isaach de Bankolé known for?
Isaach de Bankolé is primarily known as an actor. Isaach or Isaac de Bankolé (born 12 August 1957; Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire) is an Ivorian actor. De Bankolé was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, to Yoruba…
Where can I find more information about Isaach de Bankolé?
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