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Oumar Diaw

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Oumar Diaw at the 47th Moscow International Film Festival for the screening of Where There Is Love, There Is No Darkness.
With a commanding presence on screen and stage, Oumar Diaw has established himself as one of the most compelling actors of his generation. Known for his authenticity and versatility, he navigates seamlessly between drama, action, and comedy, bringing depth and charisma to every role.

Born in France to Senegalese heritage, he discovered acting early and trained in both theater and film, developing a naturalistic style that quickly gained industry recognition. He made his film debut in Regarde-moi (2007) and soon appeared in Tellement proches (2009) by Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano.

His range expanded with Antigang (2015), an action thriller with Jean Reno, and Terremere (2015), a drama exploring identity and generational struggles. He continued to take on diverse projects, including the historical film Les Pirogues des hautes terres (2019) and the internationally acclaimed comedy Holidays at All Cost (2021) by Stevan Lee Mraovitch. His stage career is equally dynamic, with standout performances in Amour sur place ou à emporter and 9 mois de bonheur, both praised for their humor and emotional depth.

Committed to powerful storytelling, Oumar Diaw brings a unique blend of intensity and charm to his performances, captivating audiences worldwide.
BornAugust 6, 1981
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    Known for

    Malaika Belliard, Oumar Diaw, and Bayou Sarr in Hype
    Hype
    TV Mini Series
    • Commissaire
      Des vacances à tout prix (2020)
      Des vacances à tout prix
      7.1
      TV Movie
      • Fred
      • 2020
      Jean Reno, Féodor Atkine, Jakob Cedergren, Thierry Neuvic, Caterina Murino, Sébastien Lalanne, Sabrina Ouazani, Jean-Toussaint Bernard, Alban Lenoir, Oumar Diaw, and Stéfi Celma in Antigang (2015)
      Antigang
      5.7
      • Manu
      • 2015
      MC Jean Gab'1 in Black (2009)
      Black
      5.2
      • Régis
      • 2009

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      • Charlotte Gainsbourg, Luke Kirby, and Lou de Laâge in Étoile (2025)
        Étoile
        7.5
        TV Series
        • Security Guard
        • 2025
      • Albert Delpy, Jean-Claude Tran, Xiaoxing Cheng, Mackenzie Starr, Qingwei Kong, Yvan-Angelo Rodionov, Svetlana Loshchatova, Ramata Sow, Laïd Liazid, Guillaume De Léon, Alassane Diaw, Al Housseynou Diaw, Issa Laffont, Nicolas Jovovic, Oumar Diaw, Stevan Lee Mraovitch, Emma Chaibedra, Jean-Paul Dix, and Amadou Moussa Ba in Là où on s'aime, il ne fait jamais nuit (2025)
        Là où on s'aime, il ne fait jamais nuit
        • Seydou
        • 2025
      • Moi, capitaine (2023)
        Moi, capitaine
        7.6
        • Sisko (as Cheick Oumar Diaw)
        • 2023
      • Jean Reno, Barbara Elisabeth Bühl, Sofia Essaïdi, Alban Lenoir, Cassiopée Mayance, Sergej Onopko, and Jonas Dinal in Antigang: La Relève (2023)
        Antigang: La Relève
        5.4
        • Manu
        • 2023
      • Or Noir (2022)
        Or Noir
        7.7
        TV Series
        • Mendy
        • 2022
      • Barbara Schulz and Arié Elmaleh in Drame en Haute Mer (2021)
        Drame en Haute Mer
        5.4
        TV Movie
        • Nicolas Bossé
        • 2021
      • Fan (2021)
        Fan
        TV Mini Series
        • 2021
      • Des vacances à tout prix (2020)
        Des vacances à tout prix
        7.1
        TV Movie
        • Fred
        • 2020
      • Pashka (2020)
        Pashka
        Short
        • le Chauffeur
        • 2020
      • Groom (2018)
        Groom
        7.0
        TV Series
        • Serge
        • 2018–2020
      • Le film (2019)
        Le film
        Short
        • 2019
      • Je suis ta voisine (2016)
        Je suis ta voisine
        Short
        • 2016
      • Kerry James in Cash (2016)
        Cash
        • 2016
      • Voiler la face (2015)
        Voiler la face
        7.2
        Short
        • Hamza
        • 2015
      • Jean Reno, Féodor Atkine, Jakob Cedergren, Thierry Neuvic, Caterina Murino, Sébastien Lalanne, Sabrina Ouazani, Jean-Toussaint Bernard, Alban Lenoir, Oumar Diaw, and Stéfi Celma in Antigang (2015)
        Antigang
        5.7
        • Manu
        • 2015

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      Holidays at All Cost

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      • Alternative name
        • Cheick Oumar Diaw
      • Height
        • 1.88 m
      • Born
        • August 6, 1981
        • Dakar, Senegal

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        • Diaw

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