Isaach De Bankolé

Isaach De Bankolé

68 · Born: Aug 12, 1957

2022
2019
2018
2015
2014
2013
2012
2009

Personal Details

BornAug 12, 1957 Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Biography

Isaach De Bankolé, a renowned and celebrated César Award-winning actor, hails from the Ivory Coast, his birthplace.

Prior to embarking on a successful acting career, De Bankolé's life took an unexpected turn, as he was discovered on the streets of Paris, where he was simultaneously pursuing a degree in acting from the prestigious Cours Simon.

In addition to his academic achievements in the field of acting, De Bankolé also holds a Master's degree in Mathematics from the esteemed Universite de Paris, a testament to his diverse range of interests and aptitudes.

Fast-forward to the present, and De Bankolé has continued to make a lasting impact on the film industry, with notable appearances in recent blockbuster hits such as Black Panther (2018) and Shaft (2019).

Career

2024
Snakeeater
Snakeeater as Frank
2021
French Exit
French Exit as Julius
2019
Shaft
Shaft as Pierro 'Gordito' Carrera
2018
Black Is Beltza
Black Is Beltza as Wilson Clever
Black Panther
Black Panther as River Tribe Elder
2017
Double Play
Double Play as Ernesto
Kiss Me!
Kiss Me! as Bernard
2015
The Last Witch Hunter
The Last Witch Hunter as Max Schlesinger
Calvary
Calvary as Simon
Mirage
Mirage as Francis
White Collar
White Collar as Luc Renaud
2013
Mother of George
Mother of George as Ayodele Balogun
2011
Oka!
Oka! as Bassoun
2010
White Material
White Material as Le Boxeur
2009
2008
The Guitar
The Guitar as Roscoe Wasz
2007
The Fifth Patient
The Fifth Patient as Cpt. Mugambe
2006
Casino Royale
Casino Royale as Steven Obanno
Miami Vice
Miami Vice as Neptune
5up 2down
5up 2down as Hunter
2005
Manderlay
Manderlay as Timothy
The Skeleton Key
The Skeleton Key as Creole Gas Station Owner
Stay
Stay as Professor
2004
Homework
Homework as Jean
2003
Coffee and Cigarettes
Coffee and Cigarettes as Isaach (segment "No Problem")
2001
3 A.M.
3 A.M. as Angus
1999
Cherry
Cherry as Menu Man
1995
The Keeper
The Keeper as Jean Baptiste
1993
1991
1988
Chocolat
Chocolat as Protée
1986