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Souléymane Sy Savané was born in Cote d'Ivoire, West Africa and grew up in the art district called cité des arts, where he was inspired by internationally-known artists from all walks of entertainment. He caught the "America bug" as a kid when his father took him to an American exposition. There he was blown away by the Luna car and a chemist making coca cola on the spot. He played basketball in Africa and Paris, worked as a runway model for Issey Miyake, and became a flight attendant for an intercontinental airline called Air Afrique. Next came a move to New York where his biggest challenge was learning the language which he did by waiting tables and watching TV. After finding his footing, Souléymane settled on acting and began studying with Susan Batson and Dr. Ruth Kulerman. He got his first role in the critically acclaimed 'Goodbye Solo' for which he received an Independent Spirit and Gotham award nomination.

Speaks four languages: English, French, Mandingo &amp; Wolof.

His mother is Senegalese and his father is Ivorian.

He&#39;s the oldest son in a family of 11 siblings.

He played a Sudanese soldier alongside Gerard Butler in the film &#39;Machine Gun Preacher,&#39; directed by Oscar Winner Marc Forster.

He is the cousin of acclaimed actress Naky Sy Savane.

Souléymane made his stage debut in Ian Bruce&#39;s South African crime drama Groundswell, directed by Tony Award-Winner Scott Elliott of The New Group Theater.

Souleymane served two years on the Independent Spirit Award Nominating Committee.

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