Olivier Lafont

Olivier Lafont

46 · Born: Oct 31, 1979

Personal Details

BornOct 31, 1979

Biography

Olivier Sanjay Lafont, a multifaceted individual born on October 31, 1979, is a French actor, author, and screenwriter residing in the City of Light, Paris.

Throughout his life, Lafont has been influenced by his cultural background, having spent 30 years living and working in India, a country that has had a profound impact on his art and identity.

Lafont's academic achievements are impressive, having graduated from Colgate University in the United States with Bachelor's degrees in Theatre and English Literature, earning academic distinction along the way.

As a polyglot, Lafont is natively bilingual in English and French, with a proficiency in Hindi and a basic understanding of Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively across linguistic and cultural boundaries.

Lafont's extensive career in the entertainment industry is marked by his work in both Bollywood and Hollywood films, as well as numerous television commercials, advertising campaigns, and voice overs and dubs.

One of his notable accomplishments is the feature film he wrote, which premiered at the prestigious Toronto Film Festival and went on to win seven awards at international film festivals, solidifying his reputation as a talented screenwriter.

Lafont has also sold several other feature film screenplays and has written for comedy shows, showcasing his versatility and range as a creative force in the industry.

Career

2013
Baby Sellers
Baby Sellers as Dr. Shahid (as Sanjay Lafont)
2010
Guzaarish
Guzaarish as Father Samuel
2009
Paa
Paa as Sagar
3 Idiots
3 Idiots as Suhas Tandon