Omar Sy is a French actor and comedian who has been in the business since 1996. He started his career in the comedy industry, where he worked for Radio Nova. He later made it to television and appeared on French television shows to entertain people with his comedy. After that, he got numerous performances on stage, and in the end he got offers from various films and television series. Similarly, Sy is well known for his role in the 2011 film ‘Intouchables’. He has received numerous nominations and awards for his outstanding acting and comedic skills.
Fast facts
| Real name | Omar Sy |
| Nickname | Omar |
| The famous Ace | Actor |
| Age | 45 year old |
| Birthday | January 20, 1978 |
| Birth place | Trappes, Île-de-France, France. |
| Zodiac sign | Amnion |
| Nationality | Senegalese, Mauritanian and Fula |
| Nationality | French |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Height | 6 feet 3 inches |
| Weight | 83 kg |
| Body measurements | 62-13-44 inches |
| Bicep size | 13 inches |
| Eye color | Black |
| Hair color | Black |
| Shoe size | ON |
| Girlfriend/dating | ON |
| Husband | Helen |
| Netto value | 5 million dollars |
| Brands | ON |
| Hobbies | Acting, Kickboxing |
Omar Sy Biography
Omar Sy was born in Trappes, Île-de-France, France on January 20, 1978. His parents, Demba Sy and Diaratou Sy had him as the fourth child. Both worked in factories and as house cleaners. Similarly, he grew up in low-income suburban housing projects with his seven siblings. Furthermore, he currently lives in Montfort-l’Amaury, France with his family. He is also 45 years old and was born under the sign of Aquarius.
How tall is Omar Sy?
Omar Sy is of French nationality, and his ethnicity includes Senegalese, Mauritanian and Fula ancestors. Furthermore, his religious beliefs are Muslim. In addition, he is 6 feet 3 inches (190 cm/1.90 m) tall and weighs approximately 83 kg (183 lbs). He has an athletic body type, measuring 62-13-44 inches. He also has black hair and eyes.
Height of Omar Sy (Source: Instagram)
Omar Sy Education
Omar Sy has not disclosed any education information.
Career
Omar Sy started his career in show business shortly after graduating from high school in 1996. He started his career as a comedian on Radio Nova. In 2000, he was cast in the television series ‘La cape et l’épée.’ He also had a voice role in ‘Granturismo’ in the same year. In 2001, he appeared in two different comedies, ‘La Tour Montparnasse Infernale’ and ‘La concierge est dans l’ascenseur’, as well as in a TV series, ‘Omar et Fred’, where he voiced various characters. Similarly, in 2002, Omar appeared in a number of French films. His first film was ‘Le Boulet’, and later he appeared in ‘Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra’, as Painter, ‘Samourais’, as Tyson, and ‘The Race’, as a UNO sergeant. In addition, he appeared in the video directed by Partick Menais ‘Pardon aux familles… Tout ça!’ 2003 and ‘Un Jean-Pierre ça peut tout faire’ in 2004.
Omar’s notable roles from 2012 to 2014 include ‘Les seigneurs,’ ‘Bref,’ ‘Mood Indigo,’ ‘Good People,’ ‘Samba,’ and ‘Mune: Guardian of the Moon.’ Similarly, Bishop from 2014’s ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ is one of his most notable characters. This role also brought him international recognition. It is a movie about superheroes and is the seventh installment in this movie series. It starred Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry, Anna Paquin, Ellen Page, Peter Dinklage, Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart. Similarly, the following year he played Barry in the sci-fi film ‘Jurassic World’.
Omar Sy net worth
Omar Sy is a French actor and comedian who has appeared in films in the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. His net worth is estimated to be $5 million as of November 2023.
Omar Sy Wife, marriage
On July 5, 2007, Omar Sy married his longtime girlfriend, Helena. Before marriage, they were together for ten years. This couple has five children.
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