Ahmed Sylla

Ahmed Sylla
Sylla in 2018
Born (1990-03-10) 10 March 1990
Nantes, France
Occupation Comedian & Actor
Years active 2011–present
Website ahmedsylla.com

Ahmed Sylla (born 10 March 1990) is a French comedian and actor. In 2017, he received acclaim for his role in the film The Climb.

Background

Sylla's family originates from Senegal. He grew up on the Dervallières housing estate in Nantes[1] and started to like theatre and comedy, motivated by his family who got him started.

Career

People like Louis de Funès, Raymond Devos and Coluche influence him a lot, but also Canadian artists such as Michel Courtemanche and Jim Carrey, whose humour is based on their body language.

In 2010, he joined the Samba Show and performed in prestigious concert halls such as the Casino de Paris and the Bobino theatre.

In 2011, he went to a casting for the Laurent Ruquier's TV show On n'demande qu'à en rire (literally, "all we ask is to laugh") on France 2 (French channel). After being selected, first as Ahmed Sarko, he found his feet.[2] He achieved celebrity in France by creating scenarios where he dresses up as so many crazy characters.

In 2012, he presented his first one-man show "A mes délires!"

In 2016 he toured a new one-man show, "Ahmed Sylla avec un grand A".[3]

Filmography

Year Title Role Director Notes
2017 L'ascension Samy Diakhate Ludovic Bernard

References

  1. ↑ Olivier Couvreur, Ahmed Sylla invité du JT, France 3, 29 January 2016.
  2. ↑ Ahmed Sylla, graine de talent, Le Parisien, 4 February 2016.
  3. ↑ La tournée de l’humoriste Ahmed Sylla passe par Verberie, Le Parisien, 16 February 2016
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