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Omar Sharif

10 Apr, 1932 in 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 would later discover 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. 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.

Also Known As:

Омар ШарифMichel Dimitri Chalhoubعمر الشريفOmar El Sherif

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Fire at My Heart
60% (2006)
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Top Secret!
71% (1984)
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Che!
52% (1969)
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Ashanti
58% (1979)
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Mother
78% (1991)
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Sleepless
61% (1957)
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The Traveller
80% (2009)
The Coptic Museum
60% (2006)
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Heavenly Sin
35% (1992)
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Goha
52% (1959)
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Inchon
38% (1981)
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Ayoub
65% (1983)
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The Puppeteer
90% (1989)
Vicious Circle
0% (1985)