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Omar Sharif

Omar Sharif (1932–2015) was an Egyptian actor, writer and bridge player.

Also recorded as Omar el-Sherief; Omar Cherif; Michel Dimitri Chalhoub; Michel Demitri Shalhoub; Michel Yusef Dimitri Chalhoub.

Overview

Recorded at birth as ميشيل يوسف ديمتري شلهوب.

Also worked under the name عمر الشريف.

Born at Alexandria in 1932, died at Behman Hospital in 2015.

In detail

Omar Sharif studied at Victoria College and Cairo University. the recorded working language is Arabic, English and Greek.

The field of work recorded is acting, contract bridge and film. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are Western.

Works named in the authority record are Doctor Zhivago and Lawrence of Arabia.

Distinctions recorded are Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, César Award for Best Actor, Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Omar Sharif”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q170515: Omar Sharif

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