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Omar Sharif [a] (Arabic: عمر الشريف Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [ˈʕomɑɾ eʃʃɪˈɾiːf], born Michel Yusef Dimitri Chalhoub [1] [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, 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).
Sep 17, 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).
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...
Apr 24, 2024 · Explore the filmography of Omar Sharif, one of Egypt's most beloved actors, who starred in iconic films such as Doctor Zhivago and Lawrence of Arabia. Vote for your favorite Sharif movies and see how they rank among other fans.
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).
Jul 10, 2015 · Omar Sharif was the most famous Egyptian actor of his generation. He brought a smouldering intensity to films such as Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago. A man of striking good...
Jul 10, 2015 · Doctor Zhivago star Omar Sharif has died after suffering a heart attack in hospital in Cairo. The 83-year-old Egyptian-born actor had been in a hospital for patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease, his agent said. Sharif rose to international stardom with his role in the 1962 epic Lawrence Of Arabia - his first English-language film.
Oct 14, 2024 · Born Michel Demitri Shalhoub in 1932 in Alexandria, Egypt, globally-acclaimed star Omar Sharif was destined for international cinematic stardom. Known first for illuminating Egyptian screens, Sharif got his big break in 1954's 'The Blazing Sun,' alongside Faten Hamama, garnering attention at home in Egypt.
Omar Sharif was an Egyptian film star, best known for his performances in both American and British productions. The gentlest exponent of romantic heroism, Sharif was popular among the team as one of the least demanding actors.