Oscar Sisto Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Star Academy, Movies & TV Shows

Oscar Sisto is a distinguished Franco-Argentinian actor, composer, theatre director, and pedagogue whose multifaceted career spans theatre, music, film, and television.

Renowned for his contributions to the performing arts, he gained public recognition as a theatre professor on Star Academy Seasons 2–4 (2002–2004) on TF1, coaching talents like Nolwenn Leroy, Élodie Frégé, and Grégory Lemarchal.

Profile

• Full Name: Oscar Sisto
• Stage Name: Oscar Sisto
• Born: June 6, 1957
• Age: 68 years old
• Birthplace: Posadas, Misiones, Argentina
• Nationality: Franco-Argentinian
• Occupation: Actor, Composer, Theatre Director, Pedagogue
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Sisto and Mrs. Sisto
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $500,000 to $1 million USD

Early Life and Education

Oscar Sisto was born on June 6, 1957, in Posadas, Misiones, Argentina, to Mr. Sisto and Mrs. Sisto.

His childhood was marked by artistic exploration, performing in school productions and local events.

He pursued architecture studies for three years in Resistencia, Argentina, but abandoned them to focus on theatre.

In Buenos Aires, he trained under Carlos Schwaderer (Stanislavski method) and Lito Cruz, and studied at the theatre “Laboratoire SI” with Jorge Rulli (Grotowski technique).

Career

Oscar Sisto’s career is a tapestry of theatre, music, film, and education.

He began performing in Argentina with roles in Cosas de Pepito (1977), Bodas de sangre (1978), and Tartuffe (1978).

After moving to France in 1981, he starred in productions like Noces de sang (1983), Tango Pile et Face (1985–1987), and Mortadela (1992–1994), a musical by Alfredo Arias that won the Molière Award for Best Musical Show in 1993, where he played the protagonist alongside Marilú Marini.

His directorial work includes Le Suicidaire (1984, Best Director Award), Le Songe d’une nuit d’été (2007), Oncle Vania (2002), Les Bonnes (1999), and Couple ouvert à deux battants (2001).

He composed music for Shadow Girl (2003) and created songs for artists like Anna Saeki (Japan) and Anneli Sari (Finland).

Sisto gained mainstream recognition as a theatre professor on Star Academy Seasons 2–4 (2002–2004), mentoring contestants and returning as a guest in 2023 and 2024.

He directed Icones, a musical revue for the Casino Barrière de Lille, and led the Masterclass du Rire at Jamel Debbouze’s Marrakech du Rire for nine years.

His film and TV roles include Shadow Girl (2003), Les marais criminels (2010), French Air Love (2016–), and 100 Liens (2021).

Since 1998, he has run the Académie Oscar Sisto in Paris and conducts workshops for companies like Hermès, Air France, and Sanofi, blending theatre techniques with professional development.

In 2025, he continues to teach at Studios On Air in Mouvaux and contribute to theatre and film projects.

Awards and Nominations

• 1984: CLAPS Best Director Award – Won for Le Suicidaire (Semaine Nationale de Théâtre, Ministry of Culture).
• 1993: Molière Award for Best Musical Show – Won for Mortadela (as actor).
• 2007: Caryopse Production’s Porte du Savoir et de la Connaissance – Won for contributions to theatre and education.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @oscar.sisto
• Facebook Handle: @AcademieOscarSisto

Personal Life

Oscar Sisto, 68 years old, keeps his personal life private, with no public information about his spouse, children, or current relationship status.

After fleeing Argentina’s dictatorship in 1978, where he endured torture and imprisonment, he settled in Paris, becoming a French citizen.

He resides primarily in Paris and the Lille region, where he teaches at Studios On Air.

Discography

• Shadow Girl – La fille de l’ombre (2003, Composer)
• Songs for Anna Saeki (Japan) and Anneli Sari (Finland) (dates not specified)

Filmography

• Louis la Brocante (1998–2014, TV Series) – Juan-Carlos
• Shadow Girl – La fille de l’ombre (2003, Film) – John Lee (Actor, Composer)
• Les Sémidéus en orbite (2007, Film) – Le Narrateur (voice)
• Paris 1919: Un traité pour la paix (2009, Film) – Announcer
• Les marais criminels (2010, Film) – Actor
• French Air Love (2016–, TV Series) – Actor
• 100 Liens (2021, Short Film) – Richard
• Star Academy (2002–2004, 2023–2024, TV Series) – Self, Theatre Professor
• Pourquoi je vis (2020, TV Movie) – Role portrayed by Julien Dokchine

Net Worth

Oscar Sisto, a Franco-Argentinian actor, composer, and theatre director, has an estimated net worth of $500,000 to $1 million USD.

His income derives from his theatre productions, acting roles, music compositions, and teaching, including his work on Star Academy and corporate workshops for brands like Hermès and Sanofi.