Isaach de Bankolé
Actor
- Born
- August 12, 1957, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
- Age
- 69 years old
- Zodiac
- Leo
- Total works
- 67 movies, 10 TV shows
- Latest work
- Dune: Part Three (2026)
- Genres
- Action,Adventure,Comedy
Isaach de Bankolé is an Ivorian actor who transitioned from a background in physics and mathematics to pursue a career in acting after studying at Cours Simon drama school in Paris. He has appeared in notable films such as Shaft (2019), The People We Hate at the Wedding (2022), and The Brutalist (2024). De Bankolé's diverse heritage includes Yoruba roots from Benin and Nigerian ancestry. His journey into film began with a chance meeting with director Gérard Vergez, which set him on the path to his acting career.
