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Omar Sy
Birth at
20 January 1978
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Omar Sy was born in Trappe, Ivelin, France on January 20, 1978. His father, a Senegalese worker, and his mother, a Moorish housekeeper, loved their son very much and spoiled him in every possible way. Omar first appeared on the set at the age of two. The amazing world of cinematography conquered the boy. But he did not come to the career of an actor immediately. After graduation, Omar began working for Radio Nova. There he met with his future partner actor Fred Testo. After several years of radio
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Omar Sy was born in Trappe, Ivelin, France on January 20, 1978. His father, a Senegalese worker, and his mother, a Moorish housekeeper, loved their son very much and spoiled him in every possible way. Omar first appeared on the set at the age of two. The amazing world of cinematography conquered the boy. But he did not come to the career of an actor immediately. After graduation, Omar began working for Radio Nova. There he met with his future partner actor Fred Testo.
After several years of radio work, Omar tried his hand at television. Since 1997, Omar Si has worked for the French television channel Canal +, who participated in the famous television program “Cinema Jamel”, became the author and creator of the program “Videophone”. Omar also made small sketches on the television screen: "I do not match my age", "Service after the release". His comedy show “Omar and Fred” brought the future actor fame and popularity in the country.
Since 2000, the talented comedian began to act in films. His first roles in the films “Hell Skyscraper” and “Asterix and Obelix” (2001) immediately brought Omar audience sympathy. His subsequent films Cool Peppers, Samurai, Race, Full Drive (2002) cemented his position in cinema as one of the most talented and inimitable comedians. Movies with Omar Si “The Box” (2004)
"Summer Camp" 2006, We Are a Legend (2008) instantly became a favorite and popular among the audience.
In 2009, several films with the participation of the French comedian were released at once: “Life Stories”, “Royal Legacy”, “Arthur and the Revenge of Urdalak”,
"Very Special Reporting" "Murphy's Law,"
"Safari" "So close." A resounding worldwide success brought Omar the role of Driss in the film “1+1 / Untouchables” in 2011. This film led in the French film distribution and brought the actor the award “Cesar” for the best performance of a male role. By the way, Omar Si became the first black actor to be awarded this award.
In 2011, Omar Si received an award at the International Film Festival in Japan in the nomination “Best Actor”, and in 2012 he was awarded the “Lumiere Prize”, the “Crystal Globe” and “Golden Star”.