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Academy Award nominated Egyptian actor Omar Sharif had his breakthrough international role in Lawrence of Arabia. He is also one of the world's best known contract bridge players.
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Sharif and Bridge
Omar Sharif was not just a notable actor; he was also one of the world's most successful players of the card game contract bridge. He co-wrote a column on the topic for the Chicago Tribune from 1970 into the 1990s. He has written several books on the topic, and has licensed his name to a series of bridge computer games. In a 2006 interview, he said he'd given up bridge to concentrate on his work and family.
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Omar Sharif Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- April 10, 1932: Born
- 1962: Lawrence of Arabia
- 1964: Behold a Pale Horse
- 1964: The Yellow Rolls-Royce
- 1965: Doctor Zhivago
- 1967: The Night of the Generals
- 1968: Funny Girl




