Cast

Omar Sharif

1932 – 2015

Active years (films on this site)

1954–1990

Genres

DramaRomanceBiographyWarCrime

Schools and movements

British CinemaClassical HollywoodAfrican CinemaLatin American Cinema

Directors worked with

David Lean2 filmsYoussef Chahine1 filmFred Zinnemann1 filmWilliam Wyler1 filmAlejandro Jodorowsky1 film

Biography

Omar Sharif was an Egyptian actor, generally regarded as his country's greatest male film star. He began his career in Egypt in the early 1950s. He is best known for his appearances in American, British, French, and Italian productions, and has been described as "the first Egyptian and Arab to conquer Hollywood". His career encompassed over 100 films spanning 50 years, and brought him many accolades including three Golden Globe Awards and a César Award for Best Actor.

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Awards and honours

International

• Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture 1963
• Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor 1963
• Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama 1966
• Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement 2003
• César Award for Best Actor 2004
• Order of Merit

6 films on this site

1. Blazing Sun 1954 · Youssef Chahine · IMDb 7.2 · Cast
2. Lawrence of Arabia 1962 · David Lean · IMDb 8.3 · Cast
3. Behold a Pale Horse 1964 · Fred Zinnemann · IMDb 6.7 · Cast
4. Doctor Zhivago 1965 · David Lean · IMDb 7.9 · Cast
5. Funny Girl 1968 · William Wyler · IMDb 7.4 · Cast
6. The Rainbow Thief 1990 · Alejandro Jodorowsky · IMDb 5.8 · Cast