Omar Sharif
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Death | 9 years ago |
| Date of birth | April 10,1932 |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Born | Alexandria |
| Egypt | |
| Date of died | July 10,2015 |
| Died | Cairo |
| Egypt | |
| Height | 180 (cm) |
| Spouse | Faten Hamama |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| French | |
| Awards | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture – Drama |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | |
| César Award for Best Actor | |
| Golden Globe Award for Best New Star of the Year – Actor | |
| Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement | |
| Children | Tarek Sharif |
| Parents | Claire Shalhoub |
| Joseph Shalhoub | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 419236 |
Funny Girl
Hidalgo
Monsieur Ibrahim
Mayerling
The 13th Warrior
Mackenna's Gold
Genghis Khan
The Night of the Generals
Top Secret!
The Tamarind Seed
Funny Lady
Behold a Pale Horse
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
The Fall of the Roman Empire
One Night with the King
The Last Valley
The Blazing Sun
10,000 BC
The Horsemen
The Burglars
The Poppy Is Also a Flower
More Than a Miracle
Green Ice
Mysteries of Egypt
Hassan and Marcus
The Baltimore Bullet
Goha
Gulliver's Travels
There is a Man in our House
Oh! Heavenly Dog
Crime and Passion
The Appointment
The Last Templar
A Rumor of Love
The Mysterious Island
The River of Love
Peter the Great
Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna
The Far Pavilions
Beyond Justice
Struggle in the Pier
Marco the Magnificent
Struggle on the Nile
The Rainbow Thief
S+H+E: Security Hazards Expert
The Parole Officer
Catherine the Great
The Possessed
Pleasure Palace
Doctor Zhivago
Omar Sharif Life story
Omar Sharif was an Egyptian actor, generally regarded as one of his country's greatest male film stars. He began his career in his native country in the 1950s, but is best known for his appearances in American, British, French, and Italian productions.
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Veteran magician David Berglas dies aged 97
By James W Kelly & PA MediaBBC News
David Berglas , one of The Most influential magicians and mentalists of the 20Th Century , has died aged 97.
The Magic Circle , touted as The Most famous magic society in The World , confirmed Berglas died in London on Friday Night .
Also known as The International Man of Mystery, he was The First magician to have his own programme on British TV, Meet David Berglas , in 1954.
His son Marvin said he was a " giant in The Magic fraternity".
In the 1980s Berglas had a second Television Series - called The Mind of David Berglas - where he entertained a raft of celebrities, including Omar Sharif , Christopher Lee and Britt Ekland .
'Holy Grail 'Throughout the decades, he appeared frequently on British TV and radio and became a household name for his stunts, one of which included driving a car around London while blindfolded.
Berglas was renowned for a trick called the Berglas Effect, with which he could find a spectator's chosen card at any number in a deck of cards.
It is regarded as the Holy Grail of magic effects, The Secret of which he took to The Grave .
Berglas was awarded an MBE by The Prince of Wales in 2018 for his services to magic and psychology.
Upon receiving his award, He Said : " I Am delighted to accept this honour But even more pleased that the art of magic has At Last been recognised.
" I have spent over 60 years entertaining people In Person , on radio and Television - 'Reading their minds' - But I certainly didn't see this one coming. "
His son Marvin Berglas said: " My Father was a giant in The Magic fraternity, known for his originality, creativity and showmanship.
" His mysteries have not only baffled audiences But also his peers. However, to us, His Family , he will always be best remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. "
Illusionist Derren Brown hailed Berglas as " one of our greatest living magical performers" when Berglas was awarded his MBE.
" Generations of magicians owe him a debt of gratitude, " Brown said.
" Each of my shows is indebted to his artistry and astonishing body of work. I thank him for his constant inspiration. "
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