Who is Omar Sy?
Omar Sy is a French actor of Senegalese and Mauritanian origin. He is famous for his role in the comedy-drama film “The Intouchables,” which earned him the César Award for Best Actor. Omar is the first Black actor to receive the award. The French actor is also known for his work in films like, “Transformers: The Last Knight,” “Jurassic World” and Netflix’s “Lupin.”
Omar Sy was born on January 20, 1978, in Trappes, France. As of the time of publishing this article (February 2025), the “Lupin” actor is 47 years old.
About Omar Sy’s country of origin and ethnicity
Omar Sy is of Fulani origin, with Senegalese and Mauritanian roots. His mother hails from Mauritania, while his father is from Senegal. However, the actor was born and raised in France.
About Omar Sy’s parents
Omar Sy’s parents are Demba Sy (father) and Diaratou Sy (mother). His mother, Diaratou, is Mauritanian, while his father, Demba, is from Senegal. Omar Sy’s parents are immigrants from West Africa. When Omar was a child, his mother reportedly worked as a cleaner while his father worked in an auto parts factory, after moving from Bakel to France in 1962.
Reflecting on his childhood days and his mother’s humble profession, Omar Sy shared:
“When I told people she was a cleaner … Well, I went through different stages with that. For a long time I was ashamed. Then, growing up, explaining it over and over, something changed. Talking about my mum and her life made me feel more connected to her. Expressing stuff helped me realize things. And I was so proud of her.”
About Omar Sy’s siblings
Omar Sy has seven siblings. The French actor of Senegalese descent was born as the fourth of eight children. However, information about Omar Sy’s siblings is currently scarce in the media.
About Omar Sy’s educational background
Omar Sy completed his high school education in 1996. He opted to pursue an acting career instead of attending college. Although Omar Sy’s parents were against his decision, the actor persevered. Thanks to his determination, he landed his first gig as a radio host for Radio Nova.
How Omar Sy started his career
After completing his high school education in 1996, Omar Sy started his career working at Radio Nova, a French radio station. There, he met his comedy partner and fellow French actor, Fred Testot. In the early stages of Omar Sy’s career, he worked on several comedy sketches and shows including “Omar et Fred: Le Spectacle” and “Service après-vente des émissions.”
In 2011, Omar Sy starred in “The Intouchables,” a film that was very successful at the French box office. Sy also appeared in the film “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” playing the role of Bishop. He then starred in “Burnt” alongside Bradley Cooper in 2015. In 2021, Omar Sy landed the lead role in the hit series “Lupin,” catapulting him to global fame.
Omar Sy’s wiki profile
| Full Name | Omar Sy |
| Date of Birth | January 20, 1978 |
| Place of Birth | Trappes, France |
| Country of Origin | Senegal and Mauritania |
| Age | 47 years old |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Height | 6 ft 2 inches (188 cm) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Hélène Sy |
| Net Worth | $800,000 (estimated) |
| @omarsyofficial |
About Omar Sy’s marriage and wife
As of February 2025, Omar Sy is married to his wife, Hélène Sy. The French couple met in the 1990s at a party organized to shoot an artistic video. Omar Sy and Hélène Sy began dating in 1998 and got married on July 5, 2007, in Tremblay-sur-Mauldre, France.
As of 2025, the “Lupin” actor and his wife, Hélène Sy, have been married for 18 years, and their union is blessed with five children. Omar Sy currently resides in Los Angeles, California, with his wife and kids.
About Omar Sy’s wife – Hélène Sy
Omar Sy’s wife, Hélène Sy, is a French entrepreneur and charity director. She serves as the CEO of Siyah Organics, a beauty and wellness brand. Hélène is also a board advisor at Drink Barcode and the president of CéKeDuBonheur, an NGO aimed at improving the lives of hospitalized children and adolescents. She was reportedly a Christian before her marriage to Omar Sy, who is a devout Muslim.
Omar’s wife was born in October 1979 and is currently 45 years old. The “Intouchables” star and Hélène Sy dated for almost a decade before tying the knot on July 5, 2007. Omar Sy’s marriage to Hélène Sy is blessed with five children.
About Omar Sy’s girlfriends and past relationships
Aside from his marriage to Hélène Sy, Omar Sy hasn’t been romantically linked to anyone else. In fact, the French couple reportedly started dating in their early 20s and have remained together since then. Omar Sy has kept details of his past relationships and ex-girlfriends private.
About Omar Sy’s kids
Omar Sy and Hélène Sy are proud parents to their five kids (three daughters and two sons). Their children are Selly Sy (daughter), Sabah Sy (daughter), Tidiane Sy (son), Alhadji Sy (son), and Amani-Nour Sy (daughter).
Here’s everything to know about Omar Sy’s kids:
1. Selly Sy
Selly Sy is the first child and first daughter of Omar Sy and his wife Hélène Sy. She was born on January 20, 2001 and is currently 24 years old. According to information gathered by DNB Stories Africa, Selly is a photographer.
2. Tidiane Sy
Tidiane Sy is the son of Omar Sy and Hélène Sy. He was born in March 2006 and is currently 19 years old. Omar’s son is a basketball player.
3. Sabah, Alhadji and Amani-Nour Sy
Sabah Sy, Alhadji and Amani-Nour Sy are also children of Omar Sy and his wife, Hélène Sy. However, their details are currently scarce in the media. Amani-Nour is the only one of Omar Sy’s children born in Los Angeles, as his other kids were born in France.
About Omar Sy’s net worth
Omar Sy’s net worth is estimated to be $800,000. His main source of income is his career as an actor and other businesses he runs.
