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Omar Sharif

Channel	Date & Time	Title	Buy
CINEMAX	Fri, Nov 13, 8:00 PM	10,000 B.C.	Buy
CINEMAX	Thu, Nov 19, 3:05 PM	10,000 B.C.	Buy

Omar Sharif Fast Facts:

Studied mathematics and physics in college, then worked for his family's lumber business after graduating.
Began acting in Egyptian movies in 1954; costarred with wife Faten Hamama in several films.
Became an international star after appearing in his first English-language film, Lawrence of Arabia (1962), for which he received an Oscar nomination; followed by such blockbusters as Doctor Zhivago (1965) and Funny Girl (1968).
An expert at bridge; has played bridge professionally and written/cowritten several books about the game.

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Omar Sharif Awards:

1963 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year - Actor - Winner
1966 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Winner
1963 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Winner
1962 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee