Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Omar Sy

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Omar Sy

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Omar Sy made an impact.

Omar Sy is a highly successful French actor and comedian. He initially gained fame in France for his comedic sketches with Fred Testot. His international breakthrough came with the critically acclaimed film *Intouchables* (2011), for which he won the César Award for Best Actor, a historic achievement. Since then, Sy has starred in numerous international films like *X-Men: Days of Future Past*, *Jurassic World*, and *Transformers: The Last Knight*, and the popular Netflix series *Lupin*, solidifying his status as a globally recognized actor.

1 day ago : Omar Sy spotted with Matt Damon and Luciana in New York, Kerry Washington in action.

Omar Sy was seen with Matt Damon and his wife Luciana in New York. Kerry Washington stars in the film Shadow Force, showcasing action.

1996: Began career at Radio Nova

In 1996, Omar Sy began his career after high school, working at Radio Nova, where he met his comedy partner Fred Testot.

2005: Co-hosted Service après-vente des émissions

From 2005, Omar Sy co-hosted Service après-vente des émissions with Fred Testot on Canal+.

2005: Service après-vente des émissions on Canal+

In 2005, Omar Sy started appearing in sketches with Fred Testot on the Service après-vente des émissions television show on Canal+.

2006: Appeared on Fort Boyard

In 2006, Omar Sy appeared in the television game show Fort Boyard.

2008: Appeared in Bienvenue chez les Bylkas video clip

In 2008, Omar Sy appeared in "Bienvenue chez les Bylkas," a video clip by Sinik.

2009: Voiced characters of Logorama

In 2009, Omar Sy voiced some of the characters of Logorama with his partner Fred Testot.

2011: Role in Intouchables

In 2011, Omar Sy gained wider recognition for his role in the comedy-drama film Intouchables.

2012: Awards for The Intouchables

In 2012, Omar Sy won the Globe de Cristal for Best Actor and the César Award for Best Actor for his role in The Intouchables. He also received a nomination for a Satellite Award for Best Actor, and was jointly bestowed the Best Actor Award at the Tokyo International Film Festival with co-star François Cluzet.

2012: Service après-vente des émissions cancelled

In 2012, the French short comedy television series Service après-vente des émissions, co-hosted by Omar Sy, was cancelled.

2014: Appearance in X-Men: Days of Future Past and Samba

In 2014, Omar Sy appeared in X-Men: Days of Future Past, playing the character Bishop. He also starred in Samba, directed by Éric Toledano and Olivier Nakache.

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June 2015: Co-starred in Jurassic World

In June 2015, Omar Sy co-starred in the fourth installment of the Jurassic Park franchise, Jurassic World.

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2015: Role in Jurassic World

In 2015, Omar Sy appeared in Jurassic World.

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2016: Roles in Two Is a Family and Chocolat and Inferno

In 2016, Omar Sy appeared in Two Is a Family, Chocolat and Inferno.

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2017: Transformers: The Last Knight Role

In 2017, Omar Sy appeared in Transformers: The Last Knight.

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2017: Voiced Hot Rod in Transformers: The Last Knight

In 2017, Omar Sy voiced the character Hot Rod in the film Transformers: The Last Knight, the fifth installment in the Transformers series.

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2021: Starred in Lupin on Netflix

In 2021, Omar Sy starred in Netflix's hit series Lupin.

2021: Role in Lupin

In 2021, Omar Sy starred in the Netflix-produced series Lupin.

2022: Roles in Jurassic World Dominion and The Takedown

In 2022, Omar Sy appeared in Jurassic World Dominion and The Takedown.

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October 2023: Signed Artists4Ceasefire letter

In October 2023, Omar Sy signed an Artists4Ceasefire open letter during the Israeli bombardment of Gaza.