Omar Sy
Awards & Honours
17
Awards Won
4
Honours
3
Rankings
4
Covers
2
Records
Omar Sy's career is marked by a series of firsts and record-breaking achievements. His César win for The Intouchables was historic, and the film's box office success remains a benchmark for French cinema. He has successfully crossed over to Hollywood while maintaining a strong presence in French film, a balance few actors achieve. His work in Lupin has been praised for bringing a beloved French literary character to a global audience, and he has become a cultural ambassador for France and Senegal alike.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
Appointed for his contributions to the arts.
Friend of the House
Appointed as a brand ambassador.
Special Advisor
Named special advisor for a campaign where the brand temporarily renamed itself 'Sytroën'.
Official Ambassador
Serving as ambassador to promote youth sports in Africa.
Rankings & Lists
TIME 100 Most Influential People
100 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century
100 Greatest Movie Stars of All Time
Magazine Covers
Vogue Paris
February 2012
Omar Sy: The New Face of French Cinema
GQ France
December 2012
Omar Sy Goes to Hollywood
Elle France
March 2021
Omar Sy: Lupin's Gentleman Thief
Harper's Bazaar
November 2022
Omar Sy on Jurassic World and Beyond
Records & Feats
First Black actor to win the César Award for Best Actor
Won for The Intouchables in 2012, a historic first in French cinema.
Highest-grossing French film of all time
The Intouchables grossed over $426 million worldwide, a record for French cinema.