Isaach de Bankolé
Aug 12, 1957 (68)
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
56 Movies
10 Series
A career spanning 42+ years and 66+ titles makes Isaach de Bankolé one of the trade's long-distance runners. his River Tribe Elder in 'Black Panther' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Action has been his most frequent territory.
68Age
56Movies
10Series
Isaach de Bankolé
56 Movies
10 Series
A career spanning 42+ years and 66+ titles makes Isaach de Bankolé one of the trade's long-distance runners. his River Tribe Elder in 'Black Panther' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Action has been his most frequent territory.
68
Age
56
Movies
10
Series
Movies
Black Panther
2018
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
2022
The Brutalist
2024
Dune: Part Three
2026
Casino Royale
2006
Miami Vice
2006
The Last Witch Hunter
2015
The Skeleton Key
2005
The Fence
2026
Shaft
2019
Stay
2005
Chaos
2012
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
1999
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
2007
Manderlay
2005
Coffee and Cigarettes
2004
French Exit
2021
Night on Earth
1991
The Limits of Control
2009
Taxi Boy
1986
Calvary
2014
The People We Hate at the Wedding
2022
Battle in Seattle
2007
White Material
2010
Snakeeater
2024
Oka!
2011
Chocolat
1988
Cherry
1999
Muganga
2025
Black Mic Mac
1986
3 A.M.
2001
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries
1998
Otomo
1999
From Other Worlds
2004
The Guitar
2008
Black Is Beltza
2018
I Am Slave
2010
Before It Had a Name
2005
Kiss Me!
2017
The Fifth Patient
2007
No Fear, No Die
1990
Ada in the Jungle
1988
A Violent Man
2019
Lady Cops
1987
Vanille fraise
1989
Where the Road Runs Out
2014
Double Play
2017
How to Make Love to a Negro Without Getting Tired
1989
Mother of George
2013
Casa de Lava
1995
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Dune: Part Three
Farok
2026
Film
The Fence
Alboury
2026
Film
Task
Father Daniel Georges · 3 episodes
2025
TV
Muganga
Denis Mukwege
2025
Film
Parish
Tongai Sr. · 1 episode
2024
TV
The Brutalist
Gordon
2024
Film
Snakeeater
Frank
2024
Film
Godfather of Harlem
Monsieur 98 · 2 episodes
2023
TV
The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib
Sebastian Amadou (voice) · 4 episodes
2023
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Isaach de Bankolé and where are they from?
Isaach de Bankolé is 68 years old, born on August 12, 1957 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
What are the most famous roles of Isaach de Bankolé?
Isaach de Bankolé is best known for roles in Black Panther, Casino Royale, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
How many movies has Isaach de Bankolé been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Isaach de Bankolé has appeared in 56 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Isaach de Bankolé's first movie?
The career of Isaach de Bankolé began with Comment draguer tous les mecs (1984).
What is Isaach de Bankolé's most recent movie or series?
Isaach de Bankolé's most recent release is The Fence, which premiered on April 8, 2026.
What TV shows has Isaach de Bankolé appeared in?
On television, Isaach de Bankolé has appeared in The Sopranos, 24, S.W.A.T., White Collar.
Does Isaach de Bankolé have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Isaach de Bankolé's upcoming work includes: Dune: Part Three (2026).
Isaach de Bankolé
1957-08-12 · Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
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.