Date 10/07/2015 - News People
Omar Sharif , the Egyptian screen idol who died on Friday at the age of 83 following a heart attack, will forever be associated with the sweeping epics of David Lean produced towards the end of Hollywood's Golden Age. From a career spanning over half a century. Some of Sharif's most memorable roles include Lawrence of Arabia where his triumphant arrival on the sand dunes as Bedouin guide Sherif Ali, the first time many in Hollywood will have laid eyes on the young actor, is still considered among the most impressive screen debuts.
