Isaach De Bankole Biography, Age, Wiki, Height, Weight, Girlfriend, Family & More

An award-winning actor, Isaach De Bankole is popular on the silver screen with his outstanding performance.

He hails from the Ivory Coast but has been recognized worldwide and is primarily active in France and the United States. Despite having a long list of his acting credits, he chose to avoid media flashes and the limelight.

For his outstanding work, he has been nominated and won awards several times, and has a fan base, too. Read below to know his personal and professional life.

He was born on August 12, 1957. Isaach De Bankole weighs 73 kg or 163 lbs in pounds, whereas he stands with an impressive height of 175 cm or 5’8” inches.

He has black curly hair and wide, sharp black eyes. Looking at his handsome physique, his body measurements can be estimated to be 43 inches chest, 30 inches waist, and 14 inches biceps.

He wears shoes of 11 inches (US).

Date Of Birth	August 12, 1957
Age	68 Years
Height	In Centimetres – 175 cm In Feet and Inches – 5’8”
Weight	In Kilograms – 73 kg In Pounds – 163 lbs
Body Measurements	43-30-14
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black
Shoe Size	11 (US)

As per sources, the accumulated net worth of Issach De Bankole is somewhere between $4-$5 million USD approximately.

Issach De Bankole was born as Zachari Bankole in  Abidjan, Ivory Coast. His parents were from Benin, but their identity is not revealed due to privacy concerns.

His family background has been complicated, hence he hesitated to share his early life and family background on the internet.

After high school, he moved to Paris to pursue a master’s degree in physics and mathematics at the University of Paris.

He also attended an aviation school and before enrolling in the Cours Simon, a Parisian drama school.

Real name	Zachari Bankote
Birth Place	Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Profession	Actor
Sexual Orientation	Straight
School	High School
College	University of Paris
Religion	Christianity
Nationality	Ivorian
Home Town	Ivory Coast
Zodiac Sign	Leo
Debut	Not Known
Fathers Name	Name Not Known
Mothers Name	Name Not Known
Brothers	None
Sister	None

Issach de Bankolé began his acting career in the early 1980s when discovered by French director Gérard Vergez. In 1986, he made his film debut in Black Mic Mac, which gained him recognition in French cinema.

In the following year, he received his major breakthrough with his collaboration with director Claire Denis in Chocolat. With his versatility and skills, he became the favourite of international filmmakers.

Later, he was featured in several acclaimed films, including Night on Earth, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Casino Royale, and The Limits of Control.

In 2006, he was the winner of the César Award in the category of Most Promising Actor for his role in Sauf le respect que je vous dois.

He was cast in the film Mother of George, which premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival and Maryland Film Festival simultaneously.

Due to his exposure to multiple cultures, his global career reflects both cultural versatility and artistic integrity. He continues to work with renowned filmmakers and actors in international cinema.

In 2000, Issach de Bankole was married to Cassandra Wilson, but in 2003, the couple got divorced due to unknown reasons.

Girlfriend	None
Marital Status	Divorced
Wife	Cassandra Wilson
Children	None

Here we are providing you with the list of Issach de Bankole’s favorite things.

Favorite Actors	Not Known
Favorite Actress	Not Known
Favorite Songs	Not Known
Favorite Book	Not Known
Favorite Food	Not Known
Favorite Destinations	Europe
Favorite Color(s)	Black White

• Issach de Bankole was honoured with the title of Legion of Honour for his contributions to the French film industry.

• He enjoys flying planes and spending time in a hotel.

• He owns a private pilot’s licence.

• Apart from English, he can speak Yoruba, Bambara, French, German, and Italian.

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3. Facebook – @IsaachdeBankolé