★ HOW OLD IS OMAR SY?
Omar Sy is 48 years old, born January 20, 1978 in FR · Aquarius.
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About
Omar Sy broke through French comedy before becoming the first Black César Award winner for his role in The Intouchables. Born in France in 1978, Sy spent years doing sketch comedy with Fred Testot on Service après-vente des émissions television, then pivoted to international film roles in X-Men: Days of Future Past, Jurassic World, and the Netflix series Lupin. As an Aquarius, he channels unconventional charm into both comedic and dramatic work.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Omar Sy is a French actor and screenwriter born 20 January 1978. He built his early reputation through comedy sketches alongside Fred Testot on the Canal+ show Service après-vente des émissions television between 2005 and 2012. His breakout came with the 2011 film The Intouchables, which earned him the César Award for Best Actor — a historic win as the first Black recipient of the award. Following that success, Sy appeared in major studio films including X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), Jurassic World (2015), Transformers: The Last Knight (2017), and Jurassic World Dominion. He also took on roles in ensemble pieces like Two Is a Family (2016), Chocolat (2016), and Inferno (2016). Since 2021, Sy has starred in the Netflix series Lupin, which has become one of the platform's most-watched international shows. His career reflects a Life Path 1 numerological signature—pioneering and trailblazing. As an Aquarius born in January, his innovative approach to character work spans both comedic irreverence and dramatic depth. His dual expertise as both actor and screenwriter positions him as a creative force in contemporary French and global cinema.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Sy spent roughly seven years working as a comedy performer and writer on the Canal+ sketch show Service après-vente des émissions television alongside Fred Testot before gaining wider recognition. This period established him as a recognizable face in French television comedy.
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Trivia
- The Intouchables, the 2011 film that launched Sy's international career, was based on a true story and became one of the most-watched non-English films of the 2010s.
- Sy is the first Black recipient of the César Award for Best Actor, a landmark achievement in French cinema history.
- He has appeared in two Jurassic World films—the 2015 original and its 2022 sequel Jurassic World Dominion—bridging nearly a decade of blockbuster franchises.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Omar Sy tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil Black
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Omar Sy?
- Omar Sy is 48 years old (born January 20, 1978).
- When is Omar Sy's birthday?
- Omar Sy was born on January 20, 1978.
- What is Omar Sy's zodiac sign?
- Omar Sy is a Aquarius, born January 20, 1978.
- What is Omar Sy's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Omar Sy was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Omar Sy from?
- Omar Sy is from FR.
- What does Omar Sy do?
- Omar Sy is a writer.
- Is Omar Sy still alive?
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