The early career of French actor Omar Sy was marked by his collaborations with various comedic groups, including appearances on the television show Le Cinéma de Jamel with Jamel Debbouze. With his friend Fred Testot, whom he met at Radio Nova, he co-hosted the popular comedy show Service après-vente des émissions from 2005 to 2012 on Canal+. However, it was his role in the 2011 comedy-drama film The Intouchables that propelled him to widespread recognition. His portrayal of Driss, a streetwise yet big-hearted young man who becomes the personal care assistant to a wealthy grumpy quadriplegic, earned him the César Award for Best Actor, making him the first Black actor to receive this prestigious accolade. Following the immense success of The Intouchables, which became the best-selling French film of all time in its native country, Omar Sy appeared in a diverse range of projects, including Hollywood productions such as X-Men: Days of Future Past, Jurassic World, and Transformers: The Last Knight, as well as the Netflix series Lupin, a modern adaptation of the Arsène Lupin novels. He is now one of the most beloved and influential personalities in France.
