
Stéphane Bak is a French actor and comedian of Congolese origin. He began as a stand-up comedian, once billed as one of the youngest in France, before transitioning successfully into film. He is known for leading roles in French cinema and appearances in Wes Anderson films, as well as voicing Miles Morales in the French versions of the Spider-Verse animated movies.
Stéphane Bak was born on 19 September 1996 in Le Blanc-Mesnil (Seine-Saint-Denis), in the Paris suburbs, France. He is 30 years old as of 2026. He is French, of Congolese (formerly Zaire) heritage. His parents emigrated from Zaire to France in the 1980s; his father worked as a baggage handler at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, and his mother as a customer service/reception agent. He grew up with several siblings (reports mention four to six) in the Tilleuls neighborhood of Le Blanc-Mesnil, a sensitive urban area, and lived there until around age 21.
Personal Details
| Full Name | Stéphane Bak |
| Profession | Actor, comedian, voice actor |
| Date of Birth | 19 September 1996 |
| Age | 30 |
| Birthplace | Le Blanc-Mesnil, Seine-Saint-Denis, France |
| Nationality | French (Congolese origin) |
| Friends | Luxury Mur |
| Years Active | 2010–present |
| Notable | French voice of Miles Morales (Spider-Verse) |
| Fashion | Face of Loewe; Cartier haute jewelry ambassador |
Career
Bak started performing stand-up comedy in Paris clubs around 2010–2011 (including venues such as Le Palace and Théâtre Trévise) and was promoted as one of the youngest comedians in France. He appeared in media and radio segments and gained early visibility through a music video role.
He moved into acting with small roles, including in the comedy Les Profs (2013). Notable early film credits include Paul Verhoeven’s Elle (2016). He took the lead in Twist in Bamako (2021, also known as Twist à Bamako), a historical drama set in Mali, and earned critical acclaim for Mother and Son (Un petit frère, 2022/2023).
He has appeared in three Wes Anderson films: The French Dispatch (2021), Asteroid City (2023), and The Phoenician Scheme (2025). Other credits include November (Novembre, 2022) alongside Jean Dujardin, and various French productions.
Since 2018 he has been the French voice of Miles Morales / Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018, Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature) and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023).
He is also active in fashion as a face of the luxury brand Loewe and as a Cartier ambassador for haute jewelry
Physical Appearance
| Build | Slim / athletic |
| Notable | Distinctive screen presence; frequently featured in high-fashion campaigns |
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Born 19 September 1996 — he is 30 years old.











