Omar Sy - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 20, 1978 |
|---|---|
| Age | 48 |
| Birthplace | Trappes, Yvelines, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Omar Sy's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | 'The Intouchables,' 'Lupin,' 'Jurassic World,' and 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' |
Intro
Omar Sy is a renowned French actor and comedian best known internationally for his starring role in the 2011 film 'The Intouchables,' as well as his performances in popular series such as Netflix's 'Lupin.' He is celebrated for his charisma, versatility, and significant contributions to French cinema.
Early Life & Background
Omar Sy was born to immigrant parents from West Africa—his father is Senegalese and his mother is Mauritanian. He was raised in a housing estate in Trappes, a suburb of Paris, and began his career in radio before transitioning to television and eventually film.
Career Highlights
- Gained widespread fame for his leading role as Driss in 'The Intouchables' (2011), which became a box office phenomenon.
- Won the César Award for Best Actor in 2012 for his performance in 'The Intouchables', becoming the first Black actor to win the award.
- Starred as Assane Diop in the Netflix series 'Lupin', which achieved global popularity.
- Appeared in major Hollywood productions such as 'Jurassic World' (2015) and 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' (2014).
- Started his career as part of the comedy duo 'Omar et Fred' on French radio and television.
Trivia
- He is fluent in multiple languages, including French and some English.
- Omar Sy was included in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2021.
- He has used his platform to speak out about racism and diversity in French and global media.
FAQs
People also ask
Omar Sy is 48 years old.
Omar Sy was born the 20 January 1978.
Trappes, Yvelines, France.
On His Birth-Day
About January 20th, 1978, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 20, 1978, Air India Flight 855 crashed into the Arabian Sea shortly after takeoff from Mumbai, resulting in the loss of all 213 passengers and crew on board. The incident was attributed to pilot error and poor weather conditions, marking a significant event in aviation history.
- Day of the week: January 20th, 1978 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Baby Come Back by Player
- #1 UK song: Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings
- Popular movie: The Deer Hunter directed by Michael Cimino
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