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Omar Sharif - Milestones

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  • 2004: Cast opposite Viggo Mortensen in the film "Hidalgo"
  • 2003: Played Monsieur Ibrahim in "Monsieur Ibrahim et les fleurs du Coran"
  • 2001: Cast in the mini series "Shaka Zulu: The Citadel"
  • 1999: Returned to features in supporting role in "The 13th Warrior"
  • 1992: Had heart bypass surgery, moved back to Egypt
  • 1988: West End stage debut, "The Sleeping Prince"
  • 1975: Briefly reprised his role as Nicky Arnstein in the film sequel "Funny Lady"
  • 1968: Co-starred as Nicky Arnstein opposite Barbra Streisand's Fanny Brice in William Wyler's musical "Funny Girl"
  • 1966: TV-movie debut in the all-star "The Poppy Is Also a Flower" (ABC)
  • 1965: Reteamed with director David Lean for "Doctor Zhivago"
  • 1964: First US film, "Behold a Pale Rider"
  • 1962: First international production, David Lean's "Lawrence of Arabia"; won Oscar nomination as Best Supporting Actor
  • 1954: Film debut in Egyptian production "Sina Fil Wadi/The Blazing Sun"; co-starred with soon-to-be wife Faten Hamama