Omar Sharif

Omar Sharif (April 10, 1932 - July 10, 2015) was an Egyptian actor, generally regarded as one of his country's greatest male film stars. The son of a precious wood merchant, he grew up in a united Christian family of Syrian and Lebanese descent with his parents and his sister. Enrolled at Victoria College, a prestigious British school in Alexandria, the teenager studied science and foreign languages and later discovered theater classes. A brilliant student, he continued his studies at Cairo University, where he obtained his diploma in mathematics and physics. He later converted to Islam to marry Egyptian actress Faten Hamama. In 1962, he took on the role of Prince Sherif Ali in Lawrence of Arabia under the direction of David Lean. This film, the first outside Egypt for the actor, marked the beginning of a long friendship with Peter O'Toole and a turning point in Omar Sharif's career. He won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor and decided to leave his native country for Hollywood.

Omar Sharif is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age (2021), Rock the Casbah (2013), The Traveller (2009), Hassan and Marcus (2008), 10,000 BC (2008), Hanan W Haneen (2007), One Night with the King (2006), Kronprinz Rudolf (2006). The recorded credits span 1971 to 2021, including 22 movies and 8 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.