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Omar Sy is Muslim. He has said in interviews, “I am Muslim and I embrace it,” and told France’s Journal du Dimanche that his faith “has always existed” and evolves with him, bringing him a kind of serenity.
| Religion | Islam |
|---|---|
| Status | Confirmed by his own interviews |
| Full name | Omar Sy |
| Born | January 20, 1978, Trappes, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Profession | Actor and comedian |
| Family background | Father from Senegal; mother from Mauritania |
What Religion Is Omar Sy?
Sy is a practising Muslim and one of the few major French stars to talk openly about it. In a filmed interview he said, “Je suis musulman et j’assume” (“I am Muslim and I embrace it”).
His Faith in His Own Words
In an interview with the Journal du Dimanche, Sy said his faith has always been there and evolves with him, giving him a form of serenity that allows him to smile. He also said that in France believers of any religion are too often portrayed as fools.
From Trappes to Lupin
Sy grew up in Trappes, west of Paris, the son of a Senegalese father and a Mauritanian mother. He became a star with Intouchables (2011), for which he won the César for Best Actor, and reached a global audience with Netflix’s Lupin.
FAQ
Is Omar Sy Muslim?
Yes. He has said, “I am Muslim and I embrace it.”
Where are Omar Sy's parents from?
His father is from Senegal and his mother from Mauritania.
What is Omar Sy known for?
Intouchables and Netflix’s Lupin.
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Sources
- Le JDD: L'islam, le vivre-ensemble, son enfance, les confidences d'Omar Sy
- alNas: Omar Sy, « Je suis musulman et j'assume »
- Wikipedia: Omar Sy
Last updated: September 24, 2026.
