Actor Omar Sy talked to guest host Jeff Goldblum about his new movie The Killer, being at the Olympics in Paris, his kids rooting for the USA Men’s basketball team, and leading a chant during the games.
Omar Sy gained international fame with his role in the hit film The Intouchables (2011), where he played Driss alongside François Cluzet. His performance earned him widespread acclaim and a César Award for Best Actor. Before becoming a prominent actor, Omar Sy started his career in comedy. He was part of a popular French comedy duo, “Omar et Fred,” with Fred Testot. Their show was a hit in France and helped Sy build a strong fan base.
Sy has a passion for sports, particularly soccer. In his youth, he dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player but eventually shifted his focus to acting. He made his Hollywood debut in X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), where he played the character Bishop. This role marked a significant step into the international film industry for him.
Born in Trappes, a suburb of Paris, Omar Sy’s parents are originally from Senegal and Mali. He often speaks about how his African heritage has influenced his life and career. Sy is also known for his philanthropic efforts. He has been involved in various charitable activities, including working with organizations that support children and youth in need.
In addition to French, Omar Sy speaks several languages, including English. His ability to cross language barriers has helped him in his international acting career. Sy won the César Award for Best Actor for his role in The Intouchables, making him the second Black actor to win this prestigious French award. Omar Sy’s diverse talents and background have made him a beloved figure both in France and internationally.
For the show, he kept it pretty relaxed wearing a designer yellow knit cardigan with pearl embellishments. Not something an average guy would wear but he made it work by styling the sweater with a pair of khakis and Timberland boots lol. If I was a guy, I probably would not pick this sweater, but some people do like different things. It’s designer, so people would wear it, if they were into fashion lol. I’d wear it on a nice date night, sporting event, or an evening boat ride. See more photos inside, video clip and the designer of the cardigan…
Omar Sy was styled in a Louis Vuitton yellow cardigan FW 24 Collection, and Timberland boots, nice!