Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Screenwriter, Television actor, Actor, Comedian
Birthday
(Friday)
Nationality
Citizenship
France
Religion
Islam
Languages
French, Pulaar
Children
5 children
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Arabic (عُمَر)
Popularity
Tier B -- 80,379 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 23
Fred Testot →
Career
Career spanning 23 years (2002-2025)
Year context
Born in 1978 -- Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt; Jimmy Carter was US president
Year 1978 →
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Notable
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Human Impact
1
Innovation
0
Giving
0
Sustainability
57
Cultural Uplift
46
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Filmography (33)
AWARDS (4)
B
Time 100
2021
WON
B
César Award for Best Actor
2012
WON
B
Globe de cristal
WON
B
Cesar Awards
WON
Biography
Omar Sy (born 20 January 1978) is a French film actor, best known for his duo with Fred Testot, Omar et Fred, and for his role in The Intouchables, written and directed by Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano, which became the second highest grossing French film of all time in the French box office. He received the César Award for Best Actor on 24 February 2012 for his role in The Intouchables and in doing so also became the first black actor to win the honorary French award. The role also earned him a nomination for a Satellite Award for Best Actor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Omar Sy?
Omar Sy is 48 years old, born on .
Where was Omar Sy born?
Omar Sy was born in Trappes, Yvelines, France.
What movies or shows has Omar Sy been in?
Omar Sy has 33 credits in our database. Notable titles include French Lover (2025), Out of Control (2025), Shadow Force (2025), The Killer (2024), Jurassic World Dominion (2022).
What is Omar Sy known for?
Omar Sy is primarily known as an actor. Omar Sy (born 20 January 1978) is a French film actor, best known for his duo with Fred Testot, Omar et Fred, and for his…
Where can I find more information about Omar Sy?
You can find more about Omar Sy on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
