Omar Sy


Biography

Life Events

2001

Made feature acting debut in French film "La tour Montparnasse infernale/Don't Die Too Hard!"

2001

Co-wrote and co-starred on French series "Omar et Fred" (Canal Plus) with Fred Testot

2006

TV miniseries debut, "Les multiples" (Canal Plus)

2011

Breakthrough role, playing the caretaker to a wealthy quadriplegic in "The Intouchables"

2012

Became first black actor to win the César Award for Best Actor (for "The Intouchables")

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