Omar Sharif
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Omar Sharif was born on April 10, 1932, in Alexandria [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. His native language was Arabic , and he practiced the religion of Islam . His father was Joseph Chalhoub [11]. He received his education at Victoria College and Cairo University .
Sharif worked as an actor, film actor, writer, non-fiction writer, television actor, and bridge player . His professional fields included acting, contract bridge, and film [12], and he worked in the Western genre . His notable works include Doctor Zhivago and Lawrence of Arabia . He received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, César Award for Best Actor, Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama, Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture, and Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor .
He was married to Faten Hamama from 1955 to 1974 [13]. Sharif died on July 10, 2015, at Behman Hospital [14][1][2][4][5][6][7][8][10][15]. The cause of his death was myocardial infarction [16].
Omar Sharif
Summary
Omar Sharif is a human[1]. Born in Alexandria[2], he… he was born on April 10, 1932[3]. He died in Behman Hospital[4]. He died on July 10, 2015[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film actor[7], writer[8], non-fiction writer[9], and television actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,383 views/month, #3,620 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Alexandria[2], Omar Sharif…
- Omar Sharif died in Behman Hospital[4].
- Omar Sharif was born on April 10, 1932[3].
- Omar Sharif died on July 10, 2015[5].
- Burial took place at Al-Sayeda Nafeesah Mosque[12].
- Omar Sharif's father was Joseph Chalhoub[13].
- Among Omar Sharif's spouses was Faten Hamama[14].
- A child of Omar Sharif was Tarek Sharif[15].
- Omar Sharif held citizenship in Egypt[16].
- Arabic was Omar Sharif's native language[17].
- Omar Sharif's professions included actor[6].
- Omar Sharif worked as a film actor[7].
- Omar Sharif's professions included writer[8].
- Omar Sharif worked as a non-fiction writer[9].
- Omar Sharif's professions included television actor[10].
- Omar Sharif's professions included bridge player[18].
- Omar Sharif's field of work was acting[19].
- Omar Sharif's field of work was contract bridge[20].
- Omar Sharif's field of work was film[21].
- Omar Sharif's education included a stint at Victoria College[22].
- Omar Sharif's education included a stint at Cairo University[23].
- A notable work attributed to Omar Sharif is Doctor Zhivago[24].
- A notable work attributed to Omar Sharif is Lawrence of Arabia[25].
- Omar Sharif received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement[26].
- Omar Sharif received the César Award for Best Actor[27].
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: EG[29]
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Began / founded: 1932-04-10[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2015-07-10[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: d4155f19-101e-4999-8ae5-da28949566d3[32]
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Origins and Family
Omar Sharif's place of birth was Alexandria[2]. He was born on April 10, 1932[3]. His father was Joseph Chalhoub[13]. Arabic was his native language[17].
Education
Educated at Victoria College[22], a school[33], in Egypt[34], founded in 1902[35] and Cairo University[23], a public university[36], in Egypt[37], founded in 1908[38], headquartered in Giza[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include actor[6], film actor[7], writer[8], non-fiction writer[9], television actor[10], and bridge player[18]. Fields of work include acting[19], a type of arts[40]; contract bridge[20], a mind sport[41]; and film[21].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Doctor Zhivago[24], a film[42], directed by David Lean[43] and Lawrence of Arabia[25], a film[44], directed by David Lean[45].
Recognition
Awards received include Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement[26], a class of award[46], in Italy[47], founded in 1971[48]; César Award for Best Actor[27], a César Award[49], in France[50], founded in 1976[51]; Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[52], a film award[53], founded in 1951[54]; Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture[55], an award for best supporting actor[56], in United States[57], founded in 1943[58]; and Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor[59], an award for best new actor[60], in United States[61], founded in 1948[62].
Personal Life
Among Omar Sharif's spouses was Faten Hamama[14]. A child of him was Tarek Sharif[15]. His religion is recorded as Islam[63].
Death and Burial
Omar Sharif died on July 10, 2015[5]. He passed away in Behman Hospital[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[64]. Burial took place at Al-Sayeda Nafeesah Mosque[12].
Why It Matters
Omar Sharif ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,383 views/month, #3,620 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
FAQs
Where was Omar Sharif born?
Born in Alexandria[2], Omar Sharif…
Where did Omar Sharif die?
Omar Sharif passed away in Behman Hospital[4].
Who were Omar Sharif's parents?
Omar Sharif's father was Joseph Chalhoub[13].
Who was Omar Sharif married to?
Omar Sharif's spouses include Faten Hamama[14].
What did Omar Sharif do for work?
Omar Sharif worked as actor[6], film actor[7], writer[8], non-fiction writer[9], and television actor[10].
Where did Omar Sharif go to school?
Omar Sharif was educated at Victoria College[22] and Cairo University[23].
What awards did Omar Sharif receive?
Honors received include Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement[26], César Award for Best Actor[27], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[52], and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture[55].