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Omar Sharif (Arabic: عمر الشريف Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [ˈʕomɑɾ eʃʃɪˈɾiːf], born Michel Yusef Dimitri Chalhoub [miˈʃel dɪˈmitɾi ʃælˈhuːb]; 10 April 1932 – 10 July 2015) was an Egyptian actor, generally regarded as one of his country's greatest male film stars.
Omar Sharif was an Egyptian actor best known for Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago. He won several awards, wrote books on bridge, and died of Alzheimer's disease in 2015.
- January 1, 1
- Alexandria, Egypt
- January 1, 1
- Cairo, Egypt
May 6, 2024 · Omar Sharif (born April 10, 1932, Alexandria, Egypt—died July 10, 2015, Cairo) was an Egyptian actor of international acclaim, known for his dashing good looks and for iconic roles in such films as Lawrence of Arabia (1962) and Doctor Zhivago (1965).
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Learn about the life and career of Omar Sharif, the Egyptian actor who starred in Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago. Find out his birth name, family, awards, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- April 10, 1932
- July 10, 2015
Jul 10, 2015 · Actor Omar Sharif, best known for his roles in classic films Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago, has died aged 83. Egypt-born Sharif won two Golden Globe awards and an Oscar nomination for...
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Jul 10, 2015 · The Egyptian-born actor, who starred in "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Doctor Zhivago", passed away of a heart attack in Cairo. He had been suffering from Alzheimer's and was remembered by Hollywood stars and film critics.
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Jul 10, 2015 · Omar Sharif, the dashing actor whose career included star turns in “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Doctor Zhivago,” died Friday. He was 83.
