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Omar Sharif

Apr 10, 1932 - Jul 10, 2015 (83 years old) 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 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.

Known For

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Golden Globe Awards
Self - Nominee
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The Oscars
Self
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Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan / Temujin
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Green Ice
Meno Argenti
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The Burglars
Abel Zacharia
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The 13th Warrior
Melchisidek
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The Horsemen
Uraz
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Doctor Zhivago
Dr. Yuri Zhivago
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The Possessed
Stepan Trofimovich Verkhovensky
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Lawrence of Arabia
Sherif Ali

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