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Isaach de Bankolé Movies, Cast & Biography
Isaach or Isaac de Bankolé (born 12 August 1957; Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire) is an Ivorian actor. De Bankolé was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, to Yoruba parents from Benin. His grandparents are from Nigeria. He moved to Paris in 1975 for his last year of lycée…
- Born
- 12 August 1957
- Birthplace
- Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
- Known for
- Actor
- Guides here
- 1 film
Biography
Who is Isaach de Bankolé?
Isaach or Isaac de Bankolé (born 12 August 1957; Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire) is an Ivorian actor. De Bankolé was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, to Yoruba parents from Benin. His grandparents are from Nigeria. He moved to Paris in 1975 for his last year of lycée and pursued a master's degree in physics and mathematics. He then attended an aviation school and earned a private pilot licence, before a chance encounter with French director Gérard Vergez led him to enroll in the Cours Simon, a Parisian drama school.
Biography from TMDB, edited for length. Verified 6 November 2026.
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Isaach was born in which country?
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
What is Isaach de Bankolé best known for?
Best known as a actor, with 1 credited film in the MovieState library.
Which Isaach de Bankolé films can I read about here?
Dune: Part Three (2026).