Omar Sharif: Actor of Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago Dies at 83
July 10, 2015
Omar Sharif was an Egyptian actor. Born Michel Demitri Chalhoub on April 10, 1932, in Alexandria, Egypt, he became a star in Egyptian cinema.
He was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Lawrence of Arabia (1962) and starred in Doctor Zhivago (1965) and Funny Girl. He was also a champion bridge player.
He had Alzheimer's disease. Sharif died of a heart attack in Cairo on July 10, 2015, at age 83.
Achievements: Oscar nomination for Lawrence of Arabia, three Golden Globes.
Birth: April 10, 1932 - Alexandria, Egypt.
Profession: Actor.
Interesting Facts: He was a world-class bridge player.