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Actor
Omar Sharif
Famoose for
Starring in Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago.
Lawrence of Arabia · Doctor Zhivago
- Born
- 10 April 1932
- Birthplace
- Alexandria, Egypt
- Died
- 10 July 2015
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Omar Sharif
Omar Sharif was an Egyptian actor whose career crossed Arabic and international cinema.
Early life
Alexandria
Was born Michel Chalhoub.
Education
Attended Victoria College before entering film.
Career
- 1950s
Egyptian cinema
Began acting in films directed by Youssef Chahine and others.
- 1962
International breakthrough
Appeared in Lawrence of Arabia.
- Later career
Global productions
Worked across languages and film industries.
Selected films
Lawrence of Arabia
Played Sherif Ali.
Doctor Zhivago
Played the title role.
Monsieur Ibrahim
Won renewed acclaim in the French drama.
Beyond work
Bridge
Was a serious contract bridge player and writer.
Family
Married Egyptian screen star Faten Hamama.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Photographer-Gene Weber, Seattle. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
