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Omar Sharif
Omar Sharif
83 years (Apr 10, 1932 – Jul 10, 2015)
Alexandria, Egypt
85 Movies
13 TV Shows

Omar Sharif

Known for
Doctor Zhivago
Dr. Yuri Zhivago
Funny Girl
Nick Arnstein
Lawrence of Arabia
Sherif Ali
Mackenna's Gold
Colorado
A leading man of magnetic gaze and cosmopolitan charm, the Egyptian Omar Sharif was one of the great international stars to emerge from outside Hollywood. Already established in his country's cinema, he shot to worldwide fame with David Lean in 'Lawrence of Arabia' (1962), where his entrance on horseback across the desert and his role as Sherif Ali earned him a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination. Soon after he starred in the epic romance 'Doctor Zhivago', another of his immortal titles, and played the gambler Nicky Arnstein in 'Funny Girl'. Born in Alexandria into a family of Syrian-Lebanese origin and an accomplished polyglot, he embodied romantic heroes with a melancholy elegance that made him a symbol of an era. He died in 2015.
A leading man of magnetic gaze and cosmopolitan charm, the Egyptian Omar Sharif was one of the great international stars to emerge from outside Hollywood. Already established in his country's cinema, he shot to worldwide fame with David Lean in 'Lawrence of Arabia' (1962), where his entrance on horseback across the desert and his role as Sherif Ali earned him a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination. Soon after he starred in the epic romance 'Doctor Zhivago', another of his immortal titles, and played the gambler Nicky Arnstein in 'Funny Girl'. Born in Alexandria into a family of Syrian-Lebanese origin and an accomplished polyglot, he embodied romantic heroes with a melancholy elegance that made him a symbol of an era. He died in 2015.
Known for
Doctor Zhivago
Dr. Yuri Zhivago
Funny Girl
Nick Arnstein
Lawrence of Arabia
Sherif Ali
Mackenna's Gold
Colorado
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A Castle in Italy
Omar Sharif
★ 5.4
2013
Film
Rock the Casbah
Moulay Hassan
★ 6.3
2013
Film
I Forgot to Tell You
Jaume
★ 5.5
2010
Film
The Last Templar
Konstantine · 2 episodes
★ 5.4
2009
TV
The Traveller
Hassan
★ 8.0
2009
Film
Hassan and Marcus
Murqus Abdulshahid / Mahmood Saifuddin
★ 6.5
2008
Film
The Ten Commandments
Jethro · 2 episodes
★ 5.7
2006
TV
One Night with the King
Prince Memucan
★ 6.7
2006
Film
Fire at My Heart
Principe Nicola
★ 6.0
2006
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Omar Sharif still alive?
Omar Sharif passed away on July 10, 2015 at age 83.
What are the most famous roles of Omar Sharif?
Omar Sharif is best known for roles in Lawrence of Arabia, 10,000 BC, The 13th Warrior.
How many movies has Omar Sharif been in?
Over a 61-year career (since 1954), Omar Sharif has appeared in 85 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Omar Sharif's first movie?
The career of Omar Sharif began with The Blazing Sun (1954).
What is Omar Sharif's most recent movie or series?
Omar Sharif's most recent release is 1001 Inventions and the World of Ibn Al-Haytham, which premiered on December 13, 2015.
What TV shows has Omar Sharif appeared in?
On television, Omar Sharif has appeared in Gulliver's Travels, The Oscars, The Last Templar, The Ten Commandments.
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Omar Sharif
Omar Sharif
1932-04-10 · Alexandria, Egypt

Omar Sharif (April 10, 1932 - July 10, 2015) was an Egyptian actor, generally regarded as one of his country's greatest male film stars. The son of a precious wood merchant, he grew up in a united Christian family of Syrian and Lebanese descent with his parents and his sister. Enrolled at Victoria College, a prestigious British school in Alexandria, the teenager studied science and foreign languages and later discovered theater classes. A brilliant student, he continued his studies at Cairo University, where he obtained his diploma in mathematics and physics. He later converted to Islam to marry Egyptian actress Faten Hamama.

In 1962, he took on the role of Prince Sherif Ali in Lawrence of Arabia under the direction of David Lean. This film, the first outside Egypt for the actor, marked the beginning of a long friendship with Peter O'Toole and a turning point in Omar Sharif's career. He won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor and decided to leave his native country for Hollywood.

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