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  Omar Sharif - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Omar Sharif (Arabic: عمر الشريف; born April 10, 1932, in Alexandria, Egypt, to Joseph and Claire Shalhoub as Michel Demitri Shalhoub), also known as Omar El-Sherif, is an Egyptian-born actor (of Lebanese and Syrian origin) who has starred in many Hollywood films.
Omar Sharif is fluent in English, Arabic, Greek, and French.
Sharif is also a regular in casinos in France, where he once assaulted a casino employee after losing thousands of dollars on a single roulette bet.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Omar_Sharif   (525 words)

  
 Actor Omar Sharif accused in racial spat with parking attendant - CourtTV.com - People
Omar Sharif, seen here in 2003, is accused of punching a parking attendant after a night of drinking.
Sharif spent approximately $500 on the dinner, during which he is believed to have consumed significant quantities of alcohol," the suit says.
Sharif, who was nominated for a 1963 Oscar for his supporting role in "Lawrence of Arabia" and is scheduled to appear in an upcoming miniseries entitled "The Ten Commandments," is no stranger to public displays of temper.
www.courttv.com /people/2005/1102/sharif_ctv.html   (959 words)

  
 ABC News: Omar Sharif Accused of Assaulting Valet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Sharif was sued Oct. 2005 by a restaurant parking valet who says the actor called him a derogatory name and punched him after the valet refused to accept his European currency.
Sharif _ best known for roles in "Dr. Zhivago" and "Lawrence of Arabia" _ became upset when his Porsche SUV was not waiting for him as he left Mastro's Steakhouse June 11, according to a lawsuit filed last month by valet Juan Anderson.
Sharif best known for roles in "Dr. Zhivago" and "Lawrence of Arabia" became upset when his Porsche SUV was not waiting for him as he left Mastro's Steakhouse June 11, according to a lawsuit filed last month by valet Juan Anderson.
abcnews.go.com /Entertainment/wireStory?id=1284160   (333 words)

  
 ABC News: Omar Sharif Pleads Not Guilty   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Sharif, 73, was not required to be in court and his plea was entered through his lawyer.
According to a civil lawsuit filed in October by the valet, Sharif and a female companion were leaving a steakhouse in Beverly Hills on June 11 when the actor became upset that his Porsche SUV was not waiting.
Sharif was belligerent and intoxicated and called the valet a "stupid Mexican" when he refused to accept a 20 euro note, the lawsuit claimed.
abcnews.go.com /Entertainment/wireStory?id=1381429&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312   (306 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Omar Sharif
Omar Sharif, born in 1932, Egyptian motion-picture actor, who is best known for his charismatic performance in the British epic film Lawrence of Arabia (1962).
Born Michel Shahoub in Alexandria, Sharif was educated at Victoria College in Cairo, Egypt.
Sharif's profile in Arabic cinema increased when he and Faten Hamama were later married.
encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761582096/Sharif_Omar.html   (211 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Omar Sharif accused of assaulting Beverly Hills valet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Omar Sharif was sued by a restaurant parking valet who says the actor called him a derogatory name and punched him after he refused to accept his European currency.
Juan Anderson, a valet at Mastro's Steakhouse, says in a lawsuit filed last month that Sharif — best known for roles in "Dr. Zhivago" and "Lawrence of Arabia" — became upset when his Porsche SUV was not waiting for him as he left the restaurant around midnight on June 11.
Anderson's lawsuit claims Sharif was belligerent and intoxicated and called the valet a "stupid Mexican" when he refused to accept a 20 euro note.
www.usatoday.com /life/people/2005-11-05-sharif-brawl_x.htm?POE=LIFISVA   (285 words)

  
 Omar Sharif Bridge - Palm Software Application Store   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Omar Sharif Bridge is just one of our large collection of best of breed classic board, card and puzzle games available for a wide range of platforms.
Omar is a much better bridge player than he is a Palm programmer.
I thought Omar Sharif Bridge would be a nice upgrade to the old free version of BridgeOC, which played poor bridge but had a smooth user interface.
palmsource.palmgear.com /index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&prodID=51238   (971 words)

  
 Omar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Omar Mukhtar - A freedom fighter from Libya
Omar Bradley - United States general during World War Two.
The Omar, a fictional group of cyborgs in the computer game Deus Ex: Invisible War
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Omar   (134 words)

  
 BBC - Press Office - Pyramid with Omar Sharif
The BBC announced today that legendary Egyptian actor Omar Sharif is to be the voice of Nakht, the central character in Pyramid - BBC ONE's ambitious history programme which airs on Monday 28 October at 9.00pm.
During his recording session for Pyramid, Omar Sharif said: "I grew up in Cairo and it's a family tradition among Cairenes [people who live in Cairo] to visit the pyramids.
Omar Sharif's character Nakht is not a real historical figure, but every aspect of his life is based on the most up-to-date findings of archaeology: the journey he travels, the clothes he wears, the tasks he's assigned.
www.bbc.co.uk /pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2002/10_october/10/omar_sharif_pyramid.shtml   (507 words)

  
 The 13th Warrior-Omar Sharif   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
OMAR SHARIF (Melchisidek) is the acclaimed and legendary star of more than 60 motion pictures in an extraordinary career spanning over four decades.
Sharif is the only Egyptian to have become an international film star, and he has played characters of almost every nationality in the Western world.
He took the name Omar El-Sharif when he starred in the film—later dropping the "El" when he entered international films—and critical praise and nominations followed for the film’s debut at the Cannes Film Festival.
www.geocities.com /darkdaze18/omar.html   (348 words)

  
 The Daily Star - Arts & Culture - Screen star Omar Sharif sued over alleged parking punch-up
LOS ANGELES: Screen legend Omar Sharif was sued on Monday by a U.S. parking attendant who claims the actor committed a hate crime by punching him and hurling racial slurs in an argument over payment, a lawyer said.
Sharif, 75, the star of classic films including 1965's "Doctor Zhivago" and 1962's "Lawrence of Arabia," allegedly flew into a rage after the valet parker at a chic Los Angeles restaurant refused to accept payment in euros instead of in dollars, the attendant's lawyer said.
Sharif, who according to the complaint filed in Los Angeles Superior Court had been drinking heavily during his $500 dinner with a group of friends, allegedly tried to pay for the parking service with a 20 euro note.
www.dailystar.com.lb /article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=4&article_id=19579   (652 words)

  
 Actor Omar Sharif pleads not guilty to battery after allegedly punching valet - CourtTV.com - People   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Actor Omar Sharif has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge stemming from an alleged attack on a parking-lot attendant.
Sharif allegedly emerged drunk and belligerent from Mastro's Steakhouse after spending $500 on dinner with friends and became irate as he waited for his champagne-colored Porsche Cayenne, according to the suit.
Sharif's attorneys say Anderson is trying to turn a slap in the face into a full-fledged hate crime to make a profit off their famous client.
www.courttv.com /people/2005/1206/omar_sharif_ctv.html   (718 words)

  
 New Statesman - NS Profile - Omar Sharif   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Omar Sharif was the British suicide bomber who attempted an attack in tel aviv three years ago.
Sharif tried to set off his own bomb, but when he pressed the trigger the kilogram of explosive packed into a brace at the small of his back failed to detonate.
Sharif, he says, was "like an empty bowl" when they met soon after arriving at university in 1994.
www.newstatesman.com /200604240017   (2363 words)

  
 Actor Omar Sharif sued for allegedly punching parking valet - INQ7.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Sharif, 75, the star of classic films including 1965's "Doctor Zhivago" and 1962's "Lawrence of Arabia," allegedly flew into a rage after the valet parker at a chic Los Angeles restaurant refused to accept payment in euros instead of in dollars, the attendant's lawyer told Agence France-Presse.
Sharif, who according to the complaint filed in Los Angeles Superior Court had been drinking heavily during his 500- dollar dinner with a group of friends, allegedly tried to pay for the parking service with a 20-euro note.
Representatives for Sharif, a legendary gambler and bon viveur who also starred in the hit in the hit 2003 French film "Monsieur Ibrahim," could not be reached for comment late Monday.
news.inq7.net /breaking/index.php?index=3&story_id=54465   (490 words)

  
 Omar Sharif in a boozy brawl in Jodhpur - Sify.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Omar Sharif in a boozy brawl in Jodhpur - Sify.com
Omar Sharif in a boozy brawl in Jodhpur
Spokespersons for Sharif and Noble refused to comment even as the filmmakers decided to go ahead with the shooting of the movie, the next day, despite the fact that Noble was not present on the sets.
sify.com /movies/hollywood/fullstory.php?id=13604229   (341 words)

  
 Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | Omar Sharif headbutted policeman in casino
Omar Sharif, an actor renowned for his suavity and reserve, has been convicted of head-butting a police officer at a casino in the suburbs of Paris.
Sharif was given a one-month suspended sentence and fined €1,500 for insults and violence directed at a police officer.
But he lost much of his earnings betting on cards and horses, and he has readily admitted that it was losses of up to £750,000 a night that compelled him to make some of his worst films.
www.guardian.co.uk /international/story/0,3604,1014328,00.html   (474 words)

  
 CNN.com - Briton 'encouraged' brother on suicide attack - Oct 6, 2005
Omar Sharif was one of two British men who launched a suicide bombing mission in Tel Aviv in 2003.
Sharif's device failed to go off and his body was later found in the sea off Tel Aviv.
Parveen Sharif, 37, is also charged along with another of her brothers, Zahid Sharif, 38, with allegedly withholding information about Omar Sharif's mission.
www.cnn.com /rssclick/2005/WORLD/europe/10/06/britain.israel?section=cnn_latest   (331 words)

  
 Sharif Pleads Innocent to Valet Smackdown - Dec 06, 2005 - E! Online News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Dec 6, 2005, 2:20 PM PT Omar Sharif is not ready to take the heat for supposedly striking a parking valet at a Beverly Hills restaurant last June.
Sharif was not required to attend Tuesday's hearing and entered the plea via his attorney, Harold Brown.
When a second valet finally drove up in the actor's vehicle, Sharif opened the passenger side door for his companion and berated Anderson for failing to open the driver's side door, complaining that he had just dropped $500 on dinner.
www.eonline.com /News/Items/0,1,17915,00.html?rssceleb   (413 words)

  
 Omar Sharif   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Omar Sharif (born April 10, 1932), also known as Omar El-Sharif, is an Egyptian-born actor (of Syrian origins) who has starred in several Hollywood films.
He writes a syndicated newspaper bridge column, and there is even a bridge computer game and tutorial that carries his name.
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www.worldslastchance.com /encyclopedia/index.php/Omar_Sharif   (633 words)

  
 albawaba.com middle east news information::Omar El Sharif accused of being a racist
Juan claimed that a verbal fight had broken out between him and Omar outside a restaurant in Los Angeles, when the actor tried to bribe him with 20 Euros in order to park his Porsche in front of the restaurant.
Anderson added that during the fight, Omar had called him a “Stupid Mexican” several times and had ordered his driver to drive the car towards Anderson who was trying to stall the actor until the police arrived.
On his part, Omar’s lawyer denied that the actor made such remarks and considered the entire lawsuit as silly, adding that there were many witnesses who can prove that Omar did not commit any racial crime.
www.albawaba.com /en/entertainment/190803   (264 words)

  
 Omar Sharif - MovieActors.com
Omar Sharif was born on April 10, 1932 in Alexandria, Egypt.
Omar Sharif's is a world-class Bridge player, he has been known to postpone shootings in order to be able to attend major bridge events.
Sharif is fluent in English, Arabic, Greek and French.
www.movieactors.com /actors/omarsharif.htm   (205 words)

  
 Iranian Cinema
PARIS -- As night falls on Paris, Omar Sharif is getting breakfast: a stiff whisky and water, bowls of salted almonds and juicy fl olives, a plate of finger food.
Sharif has appeared in more than 70 movies since his debut in Egyptian film in 1953, but since his heyday, many have been supporting roles, cameos or made-for-TV.
Sharif peaked in his role as the older Zhivago, but it's not a film he loves.
groups.msn.com /Iraniancinema/general.msnw?action=get_message&mview=1&ID_Message=557   (1027 words)

  
 cbs2.com - Omar Sharif Pleads Innocent To Assaulting Valet
The 73-year-old Sharif was not required to be in court today and his plea was entered through his lawyer.
According to a civil lawsuit filed by the valet, Jan Anderson, Sharif and a female companion were leaving a steakhouse in June when the actor became upset that his Porsche SUV was not waiting.
The suit claims Sharif was belligerent and intoxicated and called Anderson a "stupid Mexican" when he refused to accept a 20 euro note.
cbs2.com /local/local_story_340213219.html   (237 words)

  
 The Counterterrorism Blog: Not Just Omar Sharif: Numerous Fatwas Threaten Free Speech with Death
I recently wrote about how actor Omar Sharif was threatened with death by Islamic radicals after he played St. Peter in an Italian TV film and spoke glowingly of the role.
In response to Sharif's comments, a message on a web forum used by al-Qaeda in the past linked to a website that threatened Sharif's life.
"Omar Sharif has stated that he has embraced the crusader idolatry," the website said.
counterterror.typepad.com /the_counterterrorism_blog/2005/11/not_just_omar_s.html   (1271 words)

  
 entertainment.iafrica.com | news Omar Sharif sued for 'assault'
According to a report in the Guardian, the suit was filed last month and claims that Sharif became angry when his Porsche SUV was not ready when he wanted to leave Mastro's Steakhouse on June 11 this year.
Anderson claims Sharif was drunk and intimidating, and that he referred to the Guatamalan as a "stupid Mexican" when he refused to accept a €20 note he offered him.
Sharif received a one-month suspended sentence and a fine of €1400 in 2003 after being convicted of striking a police officer at a casino near Paris.
entertainment.iafrica.com /news/528926.htm   (370 words)

  
 Omar Sharif Forum @ Filmbug
Sharif is his very captivating smile and it shows warmth and kindness.
Please note that there are two underscores between "omar" and "sharif".
I fell in love with and wanted to marry Omar Sharif when I was about 11.
www.filmbug.com /db/22029-8   (348 words)

  
 Sharif's Parking Lot Grief - Nov 07, 2005 - E! Online News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Nov 7, 2005, 2:20 PM PT Some bad tipping has helped land Omar Sharif on the wrong end of a lawsuit.
The complaint, filed Oct. 24 in Los Angeles Superior Court on behalf of Juan Anderson, alleges the 73-year-old onetime Oscar nominee was "belligerent and intoxicated" and called the parking lot attendant a "stupid Mexican" when Sharif's Porsche SUV failed to appear as he was leaving Mastro's Steakhouse around midnight on June 11.
Sharif, whose five-decade international career also included costarring stints with Barbra Streisand in Funny Girl and its sequel, Funny Lady, continues to make movies when not showing off his Bridge prowess.
www.eonline.com /News/Items/0,1,17729,00.html?rssceleb   (522 words)

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