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Egyptian actor
Omar Sharif was an Egyptian actor, generally regarded as his country's greatest male film star. He began his career in his native country in the 1950s, but is best known for his appearances in British, American, French, and Italian productions.Wikipedia
| Born | April 10, 1932 |
| Hometown | Alexandria, Egypt |
| Net worth | $2 million |
| Height | 5'11" (1.80m) |
| Spouse | Faten Hamama (m 1955 - 1974) |
| Partner | Andréa Ferréol |
| Children | Tarek Sharif |
| Parents | Joseph Chalhoub |
Top Stories
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Videos
Youssef Chahine: Films of Alexandria's giant of cinema revisited in Paris
He launched the career of actor Omar Sharif and put iconic French singer Dalida on the silver screen: Youssef Chahine was a major figure in the golden age of Egyptian cinema thanks to his naturalistic, groundbreaking films. Ten years after his death, the Cinémathèque Française is hosting a retrospective of his greatest features alongside an exhibition exploring his universe.
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Golden Globe | Best Actor | Doctor Zhivago | Winner |
| 1963 | Academy Award | Actor in a Supporting Role | Lawrence of Arabia | Nominated |
| 1963 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Lawrence of Arabia | Winner |