Issaka Sawadogo - Actor Profile

Issaka Sawadogo

Acting
Updated: May 18, 2026
43Total Films
9.5 Highest Rated
Born: May 18, 1966
Birth Place: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

About Issaka Sawadogo

Isaka Sawadogo (born 1966), sometimes credited as Issaka Sawadogo, is a Burkinabé actor. He is most noted for his performances in the Canadian film Diego Star, for which he received a Prix Jutra nomination for Best Actor at the 16th Jutra Awards in 2014, and the Dutch film The Paradise Suite, for which he won the Golden Calf for Best Actor at the 2016 Netherlands Film Festival. In 2020, he appeared in a supporting role in Philippe Lacôte's film Night of the Kings (La Nuit des rois). In 2021 he played the lead role in Jorge Camarotti's short film Ousmane. Source: Article "Isaka Sawadogo" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Issaka Sawadogo Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Issaka Sawadogo reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 43 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Issaka Sawadogo's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 21% of Issaka Sawadogo's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Grill, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Issaka Sawadogo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Issaka Sawadogo's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Issaka Sawadogo has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Les Trois Lascars 2 - Flop Similar →
2026 The Site Ousmane Average Similar →
2024 No Chains, No Masters Yoro Hit Similar →
2024 Maman Nathan Hit Similar →
2024 Casting Call - Flop Similar →
2023 Hood Witch Ahmed Average Similar →
2023 Grill Driss (Taxi driver) Super Hit Similar →
2023 Io Capitano Martin Super Hit Similar →
2023 Time Out Hamousin Flop Similar →
2023 Mercy Boubakar Average Similar →
2023 In His Shadow Ousmane Average Similar →
2022 Mali Twist Lassana Average Similar →
2021 Three Scoundrels Idriss Flop Similar →
2021 The Song of the Rifles - Flop Similar →
2021 Ousmane Ousmane Average Similar →
2021 Cool Abdoul Azziz Flop Similar →
2021 Night of the Kings Nivaquine Hit Similar →
2020 Adú Kabila Hit Similar →
2019 Re \ Entry Man Super Hit Similar →
2019 Par-delà les nuages – Le cinéma de Marion Hänsel Self Flop Similar →
2019 The Lamb Covjek / Man Flop Similar →
2019 Quand sort la recluse Mathias Average Similar →
2019 Walter Walter Average Similar →
2019 The Legend of Black Snake Le Djinn Flop Similar →
2018 Belleville Cop Abdoulaye Flop Similar →
2018 Yesterday Gabriel Flop Similar →
2017 Animal Jawak Hit Similar →
2015 White People Josef Flop Similar →
2015 The Paradise Suite Yaya Hit Similar →
2014 Samba Jonas Karanoto Average Similar →
2014 Soleils The Fulani Flop Similar →
2013 Into Thin Air Agymah Average Similar →
2013 The New World Luc Flop Similar →
2013 Diego Star Traoré Flop Similar →
2012 Cabo Salif Flop Similar →
2012 Arash Matthew Flop Similar →
2011 The Invader Amadou / Obama Average Similar →
2011 Hotel Swooni Amadou, Joyeux's father Flop Similar →
2010 Home for Christmas Bintu's Father Average Similar →
2007 Sounds of Sand Rahne Average Similar →
2004 Exoticore Tambiga Flop Similar →
2003 The Black Lapp Faren Average Similar →
2000 Ballen i øyet Mannlig sykepleier Flop Similar →

Issaka Sawadogo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Issaka Sawadogo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Issaka Sawadogo is "Grill" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Issaka Sawadogo acted in?

Issaka Sawadogo has been featured in at least 43 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Issaka Sawadogo?

Other notable films include "Io Capitano", "Re \ Entry", and "Maman".

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