Omar Sharif
10 April 1932 – 10 July 2015
Omar Sharif was an Egyptian actor who began his career in Egyptian cinema in the 1950s and became internationally known through David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago. He was nominated for an Academy Award for the former and won three Golden Globes. He was also a leading contract bridge player and writer on the game.
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Life events
He was born to a Melkite Catholic family of Lebanese and Syrian origin.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe worked briefly in his father's timber business before turning to acting.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe Egyptian film paired him with the actress Faten Hamama.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe converted to Islam and took the name Omar Sharif before the marriage; the couple divorced in 1974.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHis first English-language role brought an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgDavid Lean's adaptation of the Pasternak novel made him a leading international star.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe played the gambler Nicky Arnstein in the musical film.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe captained bridge teams and lent his name to books and a computer game on the subject.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe French film gave him a late-career leading role as a Turkish shopkeeper in Paris.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe died of a heart attack at the age of 83, having been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Source: en.wikipedia.org