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 ...

OK, so it's not exactly on the level of Frank Sinatra's big comeback from career oblivion in 1954. Or John Travolta's in 1994. But in 2004, the long-dormant Egyptian star Omar Sharif is suddenly ...

Omar Sharif, the actor best known for his starring roles in classics such as Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago, and Funny Girl, has died, sources close to the performer confirm. He was 83 years old.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Egyptian veteran actor Omar al-Sharif poses on the red carpet as he arrives at the opening of the 2011 Doha Tribeca Film Festival ...

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.

PARIS (Reuters) - Egyptian film legend Omar Sharif on Monday joined the calls for President Hosni Mubarak to step down, saying he had failed to improve the standard of living for ordinary people and ...

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 ...

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 ...