Omar Sharif

A legendary Egyptian actor defies cultural barriers and Hollywood skepticism to become an international icon, leaving an indelible mark on cinema history.

Born

1932

Died

2015

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In short · Acted for eight decades — 94 credits, 3 Golden Globe Award wins.

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1966
Award win
Golden Globe Awards — Golden Globe — Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
1963
Award win
Golden Globe Awards — Golden Globe — Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
1963
Award win
Golden Globe Awards — Golden Globe — New Star of the Year – Actor

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Biography

Omar Sharif was an Egyptian actor widely regarded as his country's greatest male film star. He began his career in Egypt in the early 1950s and later gained international recognition for his roles in American, British, French, and Italian films. Sharif is often described as "the first Egyptian and Arab to conquer Hollywood." Over the course of his five-decade career, he appeared in more than 100 films and received numerous accolades, including three Golden Globe Awards and a César Award for Best Actor.

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