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Egyptian actor
Omar Sharif was an Egyptian actor, generally regarded as one of his country's greatest male film stars.Wikipedia
| Born | April 10, 1932 |
| Hometown | Alexandria, Egypt |
| Net worth | $2 million |
| Height | 5'10" (1.79m) |
| Spouse | Faten Hamama (m 1955 - 1974) |
| Partner | Andréa Ferréol |
| Children | Tarek Sharif |
| Parents | Joseph Chalhoub |
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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 |