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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.
99+ Photos. Omar Sharif, the Egyptian actor best known for playing Sherif Ali in Lawrence of Arabia (1962) and the title role in Doctor Zhivago (1965), was born Michel Demitri Shalhoub on April 10, 1932 in Alexandria, Egypt to Joseph Shalhoub, a lumber merchant, and his wife, Claire (Saada).
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- April 10, 1932
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- July 10, 2015
May 6, 2024 · Omar Sharif, Egyptian actor of international acclaim, known for his dashing good looks and for iconic roles in such films as Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Doctor Zhivago (1965), and Funny Girl (1968). Sharif also published columns, books, and videos about the card game bridge.
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- Who was Omar Sharif?Omar Sharif was an Egyptian actor of international acclaim, known for his dashing good looks and for iconic roles in such films as Lawrence of Arab...
- How did Omar Sharif die?Omar Sharif died of a heart attack on July 10, 2015, in Cairo, Egypt.
- Who did Omar Sharif play in Lawrence of Arabia?In the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia Omar Sharif played Sherif Ali. When Lawrence’s Bedouin guide drinks from a well belonging to Sherif Ali at the...
- Where was Omar Sharif born?Omar Sharif was born in Alexandria, Egypt, on April 10, 1932. He moved to Cairo when he was four years old.
- Who was Omar Sharif married to?In 1955 Omar Sharif married Egyptian movie star Faten Hamama, who was known as the “Lady of the Arabic Screen.” They met in 1953 when they were cas...
Omar Sharif, the Egyptian actor best known for playing Sherif Ali in Lawrence of Arabia (1962) and the title role in Doctor Zhivago (1965), was born Michel Demitri Shalhoub on April 10, 1932 in Alexandria, Egypt to Joseph Shalhoub, a lumber merchant, and his wife, Claire (Saada).
- April 10, 1932
- July 10, 2015
Jul 10, 2015 · The Egyptian-born actor Omar Sharif died on Friday at the age of 83. He is best known for his roles in the films “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Doctor Zhivago.” Eloy Alonso/Reuters. There were more...
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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...
Jul 10, 2015 · CAIRO (CBSLA.com/AP) — Omar Sharif, the Egyptian-born actor who soared to international stardom in two David Lean epics, "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Doctor Zhivago," has died. He was 83. Sharif's...
