Who is Omar Sharif?

Omar Sharif was an Egyptian actor. Omar Sharif is best known for his appearances in films such as “Lawrence of Arabia” (1962) and “Doctor Zhivago” (1965).

Omar Sharif- Birth, Parents, Siblings & Education

On April 10, 1932, in Alexandria, Egypt, Omar Sharif was born Michel Demitri Chalhoub to a Lebanese family of Melkite Greek Catholic heritage.

He was also well-known for his ability to play bridge and was recognized as one of the world’s top celebrity players.

He amassed his riches through a successful acting career and endorsement deals with companies such as Coca-Cola.

Relationship, Married life, Boyfriend/Girlfriend

Omar Sharif has two marriages.

Faten Hamama, an Egyptian actress, was his first wife, and they were married from 1955 to 1974.

He later married French actress Jeanne Moreau, but the couple separated in 1975.

Body Measurement- Height, Weight, Hair Color

During his prime, Omar Sharif stood 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) tall and weighed around 176 pounds (80 kg). He had dark hair and brown eyes.

Omar Sharif- Professional Career

Sharif began his acting career in Egypt in the 1950s and rose to international prominence with roles in “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Doctor Zhivago” in the 1960s.

He was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in the latter.

He has acted in films like “Funny Girl” (1968) and “The Tamarind Seed” (1974).

Aside from acting, Omar was a professional bridge player who wrote several books on the subject.

He was recognized as one of the world’s top celebrity bridge players, and he was even named World Bridge Federation Champion in 1967.

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Social Media

Sharif died in 2015, therefore he did not have a social media presence during his lifetime.

Several fan pages and tribute accounts in his memory do exist on various social media platforms.

Quick facts of Omar Sharif

• Omar was an Egyptian actor.
• Sharif is best known for his appearances in films such as “Lawrence of Arabia” (1962) and “Doctor Zhivago” (1965).
• On April 10, 1932, in Alexandria, Egypt, he was born Michel Demitri Chalhoub to a Lebanese family of Melkite Greek Catholic heritage.
• Sharif’s net worth was estimated to be around $20 million at the time of his death in 2015.
• Faten Hamama, an Egyptian actress, was his first wife, and they were married from 1955 to 1974.