Happy Birthday & R.I.P. Omar Sharif (born Michel Dimitri Chalhoub in Alexandria, Egypt ,on 10 April 1932 – 10 July 2015) Omar Sharif was an Egyptian film and television actor. He began his career in his native country in the 1950s, but is best known for his appearances in both British and American productions. His films included Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Doctor Zhivago (1965), and Funny Girl (1968). He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Lawrence of Arabia. He won t