Omar Sharif, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Omar Sharif

Egyptian actor

Date of Birth: 10-Apr-1932

Place of Birth: Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

Date of Death: 10-Jul-2015

Profession: actor, writer, television actor, film actor, non-fiction writer, bridge player

Nationality: Egypt

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Omar Sharif (Arabic: ??? ??????? Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: ['?om?? e???'?i?f]; historically spelt Omar el-Sherief and Omar Cherif; born Michel Dimitri Chalhoub [mi'?el d?'mit?i ?æl'hu?b]; 10 April 1932 – 10 July 2015) was an Egyptian film and television actor.
He began his career in his native country in the 1950s, but is best known for his appearances in both British and American productions.
His films included Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Doctor Zhivago (1965), and Funny Girl (1968).
He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Lawrence of Arabia.
He won three Golden Globe Awards and a César Award. Sharif, who spoke Arabic, English, French, Spanish and Italian fluently, was often cast as a foreigner of some sort.
He bridled at travel restrictions imposed by the government of Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser, leading to self-exile in Europe.
He was a lifelong horse racing enthusiast, and at one time ranked among the world's top contract bridge players.