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Omar Sy Biography
Birth Place:
Trappes, Yvelines, France
Profession
Actor
Fast Facts
- Grew up in a housing project outside of Paris, France
- Started his career doing skits on a local radio station with comedic partner Fred Testot
- Nominated for Best Kiss and Best Supporting Actor at the NRJ Cine Awards and Raimu de la Comedie awards respectively in 2006
- Released the song Bleu, Blanc, Rouge with Fred Testot in 2010
- Became the first black actor to win the Cesar Award for Best Actor, 2012
Awards
- 2017César Awards-Best Actor: nominated
- 2017Prix Lumières-Best Actor: nominated
- 2012César Awards-Best Actor: winner
- 2012European Film Awards-European Actor: nominated
Relationships
- Hélène -- Wife