Omar Sy

Omar Sy (born 20 January 1978) is a French actor and comedian. He is best known in France for his duo with Fred Testot, Omar et Fred, and for his role in The Intouchables. Internationally, he is known for his roles in X-Men: Days of Future Past and Jurassic World.^[1] His newest Film is French Lover.

Omar Sy
Sy at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con International
Born	(1978-01-20) 20 January 1978 (age 47) Trappes, France
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2000–present
Spouse	Hélène (m. 2007; 3 children)
Children	Alhadji Sy, Tidiane Sy, and Telly Sy

Sy received a César Award for Best Actor on 24 February 2012 for his role in The Intouchables and in doing so also became the first actor of African descent to win the French award.

Sy is a Muslim.^[2] His parents are both immigrants from West Africa.^[2]