Omar Sharif

Omar Sharif (born April 10, 1932 as Michel Shalhoub), also known as Omar El-Sharif, is an Egyptian-born actor (of Lebanese origins) who has starred in many Hollywood films. He graduated from Alexandria's Victoria College, then from Cairo University with a math and physics major. At first he worked with his father in the lumber business. In 1953 he started his acting career. He married the Egyptian star Faten Hamama, which rocketed his popularity in the Arab World. The marriage ended in 1974.

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His first English language film was Lawrence of Arabia in 1962. He also played Dr. Zhivago in the movie by the same name.

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Marriages:

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Faten Hamama (1954 - 1974) (divorced) 1 child (Tarek Sharif)

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1932: 1932 is a leap year starting on a Friday....

Egyptian: The term Egyptian can refer to:...

Actor: An actor is a person who acts, or plays a role, in an artistic production. The term commonly refers to someone working in movies, television, live theatre, or radio, and can occasionally denote a street entertainer. Besides playing dramatic roles, actors may also sing or dance or work only on radio ...

Omar Sharif related Images and Photos (experimental)

Omar Sharif and Ava Gardner: Mayerling 1968	Funny Girl Omar Sharif Barbra Streisand 1968	Funny Girl Barbra Streisand Omar Sharif 1968	Omar Daal
Omar Vizquel	Don Omar: IDON CD	Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque and City Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei (Island of Borneo)	The Mosque of Omar
Bearded Afghan Man Looking at Camera Mazar-E Sharif Afghanistan	Child Chasing the Famous White Pigeons Mazar-I-Sharif Afghanistan	Beloved Enemy Merle Oberon Wearing Outfit Designed by Omar Kiam 1936	Afghan Men Pray Near the Mosque in Mazar-I-Sharif