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Omar Sy
One of the most beloved French actors with the greatest international projection. He achieved worldwide fame with 'The Intouchables' (2011), a huge European hit for which he won the César for Best Actor. He played Barry in the 'Jurassic World' saga (2015-2022), Bishop in 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' (2014) and starred in Netflix's series 'Lupin' (2021-present), one of the platform's great hits. French actor of Senegalese descent identified with comedy, action and auteur cinema, recognized for his luminous charisma and his presence in major international productions.
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Omar Sy
60 Movies
6 Series
One of the most beloved French actors with the greatest international projection. He achieved worldwide fame with 'The Intouchables' (2011), a huge European hit for which he won the César for Best Actor. He played Barry in the 'Jurassic World' saga (2015-2022), Bishop in 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' (2014) and starred in Netflix's series 'Lupin' (2021-present), one of the platform's great hits. French actor of Senegalese descent identified with comedy, action and auteur cinema, recognized for his luminous charisma and his presence in major international productions.
Movies
Plays Barry Sembène
Jurassic World Dominion
2022
Plays Driss
The Intouchables
2011
Plays Barry
Jurassic World
2015
Plays Bishop
X-Men: Days of Future Past
2014
Plays Hot Rod (voice)
Transformers: The Last Knight
2017
Plays Perreault
The Call of the Wild
2020
Plays Christoph Bouchard
Inferno
2016
Plays Isaac
Shadow Force
2025
Plays Sohone (voice)
Mune: Guardian of the Moon
2015
Plays Barabbas
The Book of Clarence
2024
Plays Michel
Burnt
2015
Plays Samuel
Two Is a Family
2016
Plays D'Orsi
The Wolf's Call
2019
Plays Sey
The Killer
2024
Plays Leopold (voice)
Arctic Dogs
2019
Plays Sammy Bouglioni
2 Alone in Paris
2008
Plays Baaba Keita
Belleville Cop
2018
Plays Rafael Padilla, aka Chocolat
Chocolat
2016
Plays Ousmane Diakhité
The Takedown
2022
Plays Remington
Micmacs
2009
Producer
Plays Samba Cissé
Samba
2014
Plays Nicolas
Mood Indigo
2013
Plays Malian guy
Dead Weight
2002
Plays Khan
Good People
2014
Plays Narbé (voice)
Round Da Way
2009
Plays Djibi, le père / le prince
The Lost Prince
2020
Producer
Plays Seydou Tall
Yao
2019
Plays Ajar (voice)
Sahara
2017
Plays Marwan
I Was a Stranger
2025
Plays Abel Camara
French Lover
2025
Producer
Plays Julien
Out of Control
2025
Plays Taxi Driver
Don't Die Too Hard!
2001
Plays Knock
Knock
2017
Plays Ousmane Diakhité
On the Other Side of the Tracks
2012
Plays Le curé
The Tuche Family
2011
Plays Omar Sy
Simply Black
2020
Plays Hamidou
Garage Babes
2007
Plays Joseph
Those Happy Days
2006
Producer
Plays Bakary Diallo
Father & Soldier
2023
Plays Wéké N’Dogo
The Dream Team
2012
Plays Aristide
Night Shift
2020
Plays Mosby
Mais qui a re-tué Pamela Rose ?
2012
Plays Taxi driver
Florence Foresti : Mother Fucker
2010
Plays Youssouf Hammal
Safari
2009
Plays Omar Sy
Omar et Fred - Le spectacle
2007
Plays Jean Peter
King Guillaume
2009
Plays Sergent ONU
The Race
2002
Plays Tyson
Samouraïs
2002
Plays Joachim Ortega / Father Joachim Ortega
Murphy's Law
2009
Plays le génie de la lampe
Once Upon a Time in the Oued
2005
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I Was a Stranger
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I Was a Stranger
Marwan
2025
Film
French Lover
Abel Camara
2025
Film
Patience (Sabali)
Sekou
2025
Film
Shadow Force
Isaac
2025
Film
Out of Control
Julien
2025
Film
The Killer
Sey
2024
Film
The Book of Clarence
Barabbas
2024
Film
Father & Soldier
Bakary Diallo
2023
Film
Jurassic World Dominion
Barry Sembène
2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Omar Sy and where are they from?
Omar Sy is 48 years old, born on January 20, 1978 in Trappes, Yvelines, France.
What are the most famous roles of Omar Sy?
Omar Sy is best known for roles in Jurassic World, The Intouchables, X-Men: Days of Future Past.
How many movies has Omar Sy been in?
Over a 27-year career (since 1999), Omar Sy has appeared in 59 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Omar Sy's first movie?
The career of Omar Sy began with Jamel Show (1999).
What is Omar Sy's most recent movie or series?
Omar Sy's most recent release is Artou, which premiered on September 2, 2026.
What TV shows has Omar Sy appeared in?
On television, Omar Sy has appeared in Lupin, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Bref, The Kelly Clarkson Show.
Does Omar Sy have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Omar Sy's upcoming work includes: Untitled Ocean's Prequel (2027), Dumas: Black Devil (2027).
Omar Sy
1978-01-20 · Trappes, Yvelines, France
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.