Omar Sharif Egyptian Actor (1932–2015)
Omar Sharif · actor and film actor · Egyptian
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Biography
Egyptian actor Omar Sharif was born on 10 April 1932 in Alexandria. He passed away on 10 July 2015 at the age of 83. Audiences know him from The Traveller (2009) and The Rainbow Thief (1990).
Records list Shaytan al-Sahra (1954) as his earliest screen credit. In all, 78 films and 6 TV series appear in his credits from 1954 to 2013. He played Memucan in One Night with the King (2006), Alexey Razumovsky, Razumovsky in Catherine the Great (1996) and Saint Peter in Imperium: Saint Peter (2005). His screen work on record ends with Rock the Casbah in 2013.
The records also show one album, Funny Girl – The Original Sound Track Recording (1968). Work listed as notable includes Doctor Zhivago, Lawrence of Arabia and Mackenna's Gold.
His awards record shows 6 wins and one nomination. The list of wins starts with Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture in 1963 for Lawrence of Arabia. His latest listed award is César Award for Best Actor in 2004 for Monsieur Ibrahim.
Filmography
84 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Rock the Casbah | Film | |
| 2010 | J'ai oublié de te dire | Film | |
| 2009– | The Last Templar | TV series | |
| 2009 | The Traveller | Film | |
| 2008 | 10,000 BC | Narrator | Film |
| 2008 | Hassan and Marcus | Film | |
| 2006 | Fire at My Heart | Film | |
| 2006 | One Night with the King | Memucan | Film |
| 2005– | Imperium: Saint Peter | Saint Peter | TV series |
| 2004 | Hidalgo | Film | |
| 2003 | Monsieur Ibrahim | Film | |
| 1999 | The 13th Warrior | Melchisidek | Film |
| 1996 | Catherine the Great | Alexey Razumovsky, Razumovsky | TV series |
| 1994 | Lie Down With Lions | Film | |
| 1992 | 588 rue paradis | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Beyond Justice | Film | |
| 1992 | Mrs 'Arris Goes to Paris (1992 film) | Film | |
| 1991 | Mayrig | Film | |
| 1991 | War in the Land of Egypt | Film | |
| 1990 | Mountains of the Moon | Sultan | Film |
| 1990 | The Rainbow Thief | Film | |
| 1989 | Law of the Desert | Film | |
| 1989 | The Puppeteer | Film | |
| 1988 | Paradise Calling | Film | |
| 1988 | The Possessed | Film | |
| 1987 | Grand Larceny | Film | |
| 1986 | Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna | Nicholas II of Russia | Film |
| 1986 | Harem | Film | |
| 1986– | Peter the Great | Fyodor Romodanovsky | TV series |
| 1984– | The Far Pavillions | TV series | |
| 1984 | Top Secret! | Film | |
| 1981 | Green Ice | Film | |
| 1980 | Oh! Heavenly Dog | Film | |
| 1980 | Pleasure Palace | Film | |
| 1980 | S*H*E | Film | |
| 1980 | The Baltimore Bullet | Film | |
| 1979 | Ashanti | Film | |
| 1979 | Bloodline | Film | |
| 1976 | Crime and Passion | Film | |
| 1976 | The Pink Panther Strikes Again | Film | |
| 1975 | Funny Lady | Film | |
| 1974 | Juggernaut | Film | |
| 1974 | The Tamarind Seed | Film | |
| 1973 | La Isla misteriosa y el capitán Nemo | Captain Nemo | Film |
| 1973– | The Mysterious Island | Captain Nemo | TV series |
| 1972 | Le droit d'aimer | Film | |
| 1971 | The Burglars | Film | |
| 1971 | The Horsemen | Film | |
| 1970 | The Last Valley | Vogel | Film |
| 1969 | Che! | Che Guevara | Film |
| 1969 | Mackenna's Gold | Film | |
| 1969 | The Appointment | Film | |
| 1968 | Funny Girl | Film | |
| 1968 | Mayerling | Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria, Crown Prince Rudolf | Film |
| 1967 | More Than a Miracle | Film | |
| 1967 | The Night of the Generals | Film | |
| 1966 | The Poppy Is Also a Flower | Film | |
| 1965 | Doctor Zhivago | Yuri Zhivago | Film |
| 1965 | Genghis Khan | Genghis Khan | Film |
| 1965 | Marco the Magnificent | Sheik Alla Hou | Film |
| 1965 | The Mamelukes | Film | |
| 1964 | Behold a Pale Horse | Film | |
| 1964 | The Fall of the Roman Empire | Sohaemus of Armenia, Sohaemus, King of Armenia | Film |
| 1964 | The Yellow Rolls-Royce | Film | |
| 1962 | Lawrence of Arabia | Sherif Ali ibn el Kharish, Sherif Ali | Film |
| 1961 | There Is a Man In Our House | Film | |
| 1960 | A Rumor of Love | Film | |
| 1960 | Agony of Love | Film | |
| 1960 | Bidaya wa Nihaya | Film | |
| 1960 | My Only Love | Film | |
| 1960 | The River of Love | Film | |
| 1959 | Scandal in Zamalek | Film | |
| 1959 | Struggle in Nile | Film | |
| 1958 | Beach of Secrets | Film | |
| 1958 | Goha | Film | |
| 1958 | Sayyidat al-Qasr | Film | |
| 1957 | Ard al-Salam | Film | |
| 1957 | Sleepless | Film | |
| 1956 | Sira` Fi al-Mina | Film | |
| 1956 | The Lebanese Mission | Film | |
| 1955 | Our Sweet Days | Film | |
| 1954 | Shaytan al-Sahra | Film | |
| 1954 | Sira` Fi al-Wadi | Film | |
| Ayoub | Film |
Awards and nominations
6 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | César Award for Best Actor | Monsieur Ibrahim | Won |
| 2003 | Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement | Won | |
| 1966 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama | Doctor Zhivago | Won |
| 1963 | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | Lawrence of Arabia | Won |
| 1963 | Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor | Won | |
| Order of Merit | Won | ||
| 1963 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor | Lawrence of Arabia | Nominated |
Discography
1 release| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Funny Girl – The Original Sound Track Recording | Album |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Faten Hamama (1955 to 1974). He had one child on record. Education on record includes Victoria College and Cairo University.
Omar Sharif Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old was Omar Sharif at the time of death?
Omar Sharif died on 10 July 2015 at the age of 83. He was born on 10 April 1932.
What is Omar Sharif known for?
Omar Sharif was known for The Traveller (2009) and The Rainbow Thief (1990).
What is Omar Sharif’s nationality?
Omar Sharif was Egyptian, born in Alexandria.
Who was Omar Sharif married to?
Omar Sharif’s marriages on record are to Faten Hamama (1955 to 1974).
Has Omar Sharif won any awards?
Yes. 6 awards are on record, including César Award for Best Actor (2004) for Monsieur Ibrahim.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q170515), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Photographer-Gene Weber, Seattle · Public domain
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