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My Take
Isaach de Bankolé is a master of stillness, and that is exactly why I treasure him. Born in Abidjan, he crossed to Paris, studied at the Sorbonne, and carved out a career in a language and culture not his own, winning the César for Most Promising Actor and breaking out in Claire Denis's Chocolat. The Legion of Honour confirms how deeply France embraced him. What captivates me is his economy: he can anchor a scene without a word, his quiet, dignified presence sharpening everything around it. Actors who speak through silence are genuinely rare, and he is among the very best.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Isaach de Bankolé
- Name (Japanese)
- イザック・ド・バンコレ
- Reading
- いざっく・ど・ばんこれ
- Born
- August 12, 1957 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
- Origin
- Abidjan, Abidjan Department, Ivory Coast
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne
Awards & achievements
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- César Award for Best Male Revelation
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Isaach de Bankolé born?
Born August 12, 1957 (age 68).
Where is Isaach de Bankolé from?
Isaach de Bankolé is from Abidjan, Abidjan Department, Ivory Coast.
What does Isaach de Bankolé do?
Isaach de Bankolé works as film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.