Egyptian actor Omar Sharif found fame in Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago, but low pay and later gambling and health ...

The iconic actor Omar Sharif died today in Cairo. He was 83. He’s one of the few Arab actors to ever rise to the top echelons of Hollywood. In addition to Lawrence of Arabia, he also starred in Doctor ...

CAIRO (AP) — In “Lawrence of Arabia,” Omar Sharif first emerges as a speck in the distance in the shimmering desert sand. He draws closer, a black-robed figure on a trotting camel, until he finally ...

The epic historical romance film “Doctor Zhivago” starring Omar Sharif, Julie Christie, Geraldine Chaplin, Rod Steiger and Alec Guinness premiered in New York City Dec. 22, 1965 — 60 years ago Monday.

LONDON (Reuters) - Acting legend Omar Sharif, best known for his title role as Doctor Zhivago in the Oscar-winning film, is suffering from Alzheimer's disease, his agent said on Tuesday. The ...

Omar Sharif, the Egyptian-born actor with the dark, soulful eyes who soared to international stardom in movie epics, "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Doctor Zhivago," died Friday. He was 83. Sharif died of a ...