Personal Info
Birth date
1932-04-10 (93 Years)
Day of death
2015-07-10
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Alexandria, Egypt
Also known as
Омар Шариф
Michel Dimitri Chalhoub
عمر الشريف
Omar El Sherif
عمر شریف
Omar Sharif
Biography
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.
Filmography
Golden Globe Awards
7
Overview:
An annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign, bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.Bambi-Verleihung
9
Overview:
The Bambi, often called the Bambi Award and stylised as BAMBI, is a German award presented annually by Hubert Burda Media to recognize excellence in international media and television to personalities in the media, arts, culture, sports, and other fields "with vision and creativity who affected and inspired the German public that year", both domestic and foreign. First held in 1948, it is the oldest media award in Germany. The trophy is named after Felix Salten's book Bambi, A Life in the Woods and its statuettes are in the shape of the novel's titular fawn character. They were originally made of porcelain until 1958, when the organizers switched to using gold, with the casting done by the art casting workshop of Ernst Strassacker in Süßen.The Oscars
7
Overview:
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.Wogan
4.5
Overview:
Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable personalities.Gulliver's Travels
7.1
Overview:
Dr. Gulliver has returned from his journey to his family after a long absence - and tells them the story of his travels.The American Film Institute Salute to ...
6.3
Overview:
In 1973 the American Film Institute initiated its Life Achievement Award, to be presented to a yearly recipient whose talent has fundamentally advanced the film art; whose accomplishments have been acknowledged by scholars, critics, professional peers and the general public; and whose work has stood the test of time.Peter the Great
8
Overview:
Peter the Great is a 1986 NBC television mini-series starring Maximilian Schell as Russian emperor Peter the Great, and based on the biography by Robert K. Massie. It won three Primetime Emmy Awards, including the award for Outstanding Miniseries.The Ten Commandments
5.4
Overview:
One biblical figure is revered by Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike. His name is Moses, the man who rose in power to defend a people, to free them, and to live in history like no other... The Ten Commandments dramatizes the biblical story of Moses.The Mind of David Berglas
6
Overview:
David Berglas is psychological illusionist and mentalist. In the UK he caused a sensation with his Channel 4 series The Mind of David Berglas, aired in 1986, where he interviewed and entertained celebrity guests including Omar Sharif, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, Peter Cook and Max Bygraves.Anastasia - The Mystery of Anna
6.6
Overview:
Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna is a 1986 TV movie, starring Amy Irving, Rex Harrison, Olivia de Havilland, Omar Sharif, and Jan Niklas. The film was loosely based on the story of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia and the book The Riddle of Anna Anderson by Peter Kurth. It was Christian Bale's first film and Rex Harrison's last film. It was originally broadcast in two parts.The Far Pavilions
7.5
Overview:
Adapted from M.M. Kaye's best-selling novel, this dramatic HBO miniseries follows two star-crossed lovers -- the young British officer Ash (Ben Cross) and the betrothed princess Anjuli (Amy Irving) -- as they face daunting odds in their quest to be together. Set in India during the time of the British Raj, this haunting (and BAFTA-nominated) love story features spectacular scenery and an epic saga of battle, treachery and intrigue.The Last Templar
5.4
Overview:
The Last Templar is a four-hour Canadian miniseries, based on the 2005 novel The Last Templar, which aired in the U.S. on January 25 and 26, 2009, starring Mira Sorvino, Scott Foley, Victor Garber, Anthony Lemke, Kenneth Welsh, Danny Blanco Hall and Omar Sharif. The miniseries is produced by Muse Entertainment Enterprises. Emmy Award-winning Robert Halmi Sr., along with Robert Halmi Jr., and Michael Prupas are the executive producers.Memories of Midnight
4.3
Overview:
Catherine lost her memory and wound up in a convent in the care of nuns. She tries to discover the terrible events which led to her condition, not realizing that she's being watched by a wealthy and powerful man who will do anything to protect his secret - a secret that only Catherine can reveal to the world.Acting
2022Ademã – A Vida e as Notas de Ibrahim Sued as Self
2021Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age as Self - Actor (archive footage)
2020Omar Sharif: Citizen of the World as Self - Actor / Various Roles (archive footage)
2020TV Story Superstar (2 Episodes) as Self (archive footage)
20151001 Inventions and the World of Ibn Al-Haytham as Grandfather
2013A Castle in Italy as Omar Sharif
2013Rock the Casbah as Moulay Hassan
2013Stardust Hollywood - Sternenstaub und Götterwelten as Self
2011Belmondo, il était une fois le beau monde as Self
20102Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift as (archive footage)
2010I Forgot to Tell You as Jaume
2009A Night at the Movies: The Gigantic World of Epics as Self
2009The Traveller as Hassan
2009La Traversée du désir as Self
2009The Last Templar (2 Episodes) as Konstantine
2008Hassan and Marcus as Unknown
200810,000 BC as Narrator (voice)
2007Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs as Self - Presenter
2007Hanan W Haneen (1 Episode) as Unknown
2007Fred Zinnemann - Der Mann, der 'High Noon' machte as Self
2006One Night with the King as Prince Memucan
2006Kronprinz Rudolf (2 Episodes) as Hans Canon
2006The Ten Commandments (2 Episodes) as Jethro
2006Fire at My Heart as Principe Nicola
2006The Coptic Museum as Narrator
2005St. Peter as San Pietro
2005St. Peter (2 Episodes) as Pietro
2005Going Public as Unknown
2005Shaka Zulu: The Citadel as The King
2004Looking for Sophia as Self
2004Hidalgo as Sheikh Riyadh
2004Hollywood Legenden as Self
2003Monsieur Ibrahim as Monsieur Ibrahim
2002Pyramid as Nakht (voice)
2001The Parole Officer as Victor
2000The Making of Lawrence of Arabia as Self
1999The 13th Warrior as Melchisidek
1999Cleopatra's Palace: In Search of a Legend as Narrator
1998Vivement dimanche (2 Episodes) as Self
1998Mysteries of Egypt as Grandfather
1997Heaven Before I Die as Khalil Gibran
1996Umm Kulthum: A Voice Like Egypt as Narrator
1996Catherine the Great as Razumovsky
1996Ingrid Bergman Remembered as Self (archive footage)
1996Gulliver's Travels (2 Episodes) as Sorcerer
1995Doctor Zhivago: The Making of a Russian Epic as Narrator (voice)
1995Viva el lunes (2 Episodes) as Self
1994Lie Down with Lions as Safar Khan
1994The Rainbow Thief as Dima
1993Laughter, Joy, Work and Love as Unknown
1992Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris as Marquis Hippolite
1992Beyond Justice as Emir Beni-Zair
1992Heavenly Sin as Unknown
1992Parabéns (1 Episode) as Self
1992588 rue Paradis as Hagop Zakarian
1991Citizen Masrey as Mayor Abdel Razek El-Shershaby
1991Mother as Hagop Zakarian
1991Memories of Midnight (2 Episodes) as Constantin Demiris
1991Desert Law as Emir Beni-Zair
1990Journey of Love as Rico
1990Mountains of the Moon as Arab Chief in Cairo (uncredited)
1989The Puppeteer as Mohamed Gad Al-Karim
1988The Possessed as Stepan Trofimovich Verkhovensky
1988Les pyramides bleues as Alex
1988Keys to Freedom as Jonathan
1987Sacrée soirée (2 Episodes) as Self
1987Grand Larceny as Rashid Saud
1986Anastasia - The Mystery of Anna (2 Episodes) as Czar Nicholas II
1986Harem as Sultan Hassan
1986Harem (2 Episodes) as Sultan Hassan
1986Peter the Great (4 Episodes) as Prince Feodor Romodanovsky
1986Wedden, dat..? (1 Episode) as Self
1985The Mind of David Berglas (1 Episode) as Unknown
1985Vicious Circle as Garcin
1985David Lean: A Life in Film as Self
1984Top Secret! as Agent Cedric
1984The Far Pavilions (3 Episodes) as Koda Dad
1983La Martingale as Alex Joski
1983Ayoub as Ayoub/Abdul Hamid Al-Sukkari
1982Wogan (1 Episode) as Self
1982Champs-Elysées (1 Episode) as Self
1981Green Ice as Meno Argenti
1981Inchon as Indian Brigadier
1980Pleasure Palace as Louie Lefevre
1980Oh! Heavenly Dog as Bart
1980The Baltimore Bullet as The Deacon
1980S+H+E: Security Hazards Expert as Baron Cesare Magnasco
1979Bloodline as Ivo Palazzi
1979Ashanti as Prince Hassan
1976The Pink Panther Strikes Again as Egyptian Assassin (uncredited)
1976Crime and Passion as Andre Ferren
197630 millions d'amis (1 Episode) as Self
1975Numéro un (3, 1 Episode) as Self, Self - Host
1975Funny Lady as Nick Arnstein
1974Juggernaut as Captain Alex Brunel
1974Spécial cinéma (2 Episodes) as Self
1974The Tamarind Seed as Feodor Sverdlov
1973Mysterious Island (6 Episodes) as Captain Nemo
1973The American Film Institute Salute to ... (1 Episode) as Self
1973The Mysterious Island as Captain Nemo
1972The Right to Love as Pierre
1972Le Grand Échiquier (1 Episode) as Self
1971Cadet Rousselle (1 Episode) as Self
1971The Burglars as Abel Zacharia
1971The Horsemen as Uraz
1971V.I.P. Schaukel (1 Episode) as Self
1971The Last Valley as Vogel
1971Samedi soir (1 Episode) as Self
1969Che! as Che Guevara
1969The Appointment as Federico Fendi
1969Mackenna's Gold as Colorado
1969الحب الضائع (1 Episode) as عمر
1968Mayerling as Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria
1968Funny Girl as Nick Arnstein
1967More Than a Miracle as Prince Rodrigo Fernandez
1967The Night of the Generals as Major Grau
1966The Poppy Is Also a Flower as Dr. Rad
1965Pasternak as Himself
1965Moscow in Madrid as Self
1965Doctor Zhivago as Dr. Yuri Zhivago
1965The Mamluks as Ahmed
1965Marco the Magnificent as Sheik Alla Hou
1965Genghis Khan as Genghis Khan / Temujin
1965Zhivago: Behind the Camera with David Lean as Self
1965The Car That Became a Star as Davich (archive footage)
1964The Yellow Rolls-Royce as Davich
1964Behold a Pale Horse as Francisco
1964Die Drehscheibe (1 Episode) as Self
1964The Fall of the Roman Empire as Sohamus
1962Lawrence of Arabia as Sherif Ali
1961A Man in Our House as إبراهيم حمدي
1961Gharam Al-Asyad as Essam Mourad
1960Eshaet Hob as Hussein
1960The River of Love as خالد
1960The Beginning and the End as Hassanein
1960My Only Love as Adel
1960Agony of Love as Unknown
1959Struggle on the Nile as محسّب
1959Goha as Goha
1959For the Sake of a Woman as شكري زدحمد
1959Scandal in Zamalek as Unknown
1959We the Students as عادل
1959Rendezvous with a Stranger as Magdi
1958Sayedat el kasr as Adel
1958Ghaltet Habibi as Salah
1958Beach of Secrets as Mamduh Ezzat
1957Sleepless as Aziz
1957Land of Peace as Ahmed
1956The Lebanese Mission as Mokrir
1956Cinépanorama (1 Episode) as Self
1956Dark Waters as Ragab
1955Our Best Days as أحمد
1954The Devil of the Desert as Essam
1954The Blazing Sun as Ahmed أحمد
1953The Oscars (1 Episode) as Self
1948Bambi-Verleihung (1 Episode) as Self
1944Golden Globe Awards (1 Episode) as Self - Winner