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Styled Archives: Omar Sharif’s Most Memorable Moments

For this week’s Styled Archives, we’re turning back time to take a look at some of Omar Sharif’s most memorable on-screen looks.

Ziyad El-Helbawy

Styled Archives: Omar Sharif’s Most Memorable Moments

Born Michel Demitri Shalhoub on April 10, 1932, in Alexandria, Egypt, Omar Sharif was a true Egyptian - and later international - cinematic legend. Known for his striking performances in international films, Sharif's journey to stardom began in Egyptian cinema. His breakout role in ‘The Blazing Sun’ (1954) introduced him to audiences, and his marriage to famed actress Faten Hamamah further cemented his place in Egyptian film history.

Sharif's global fame skyrocketed with his role as Sherif Ali in ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ (1962), earning him an Academy Award nomination. His portrayal of the title character in ‘Doctor Zhivago’ (1965) brought him further acclaim, including a Golden Globe for Best Actor. Over a career spanning five decades and more than 100 films, Sharif demonstrated versatility, whether in romantic leads or historical dramas, with the latter producing iconic looks now forever preserved in history.

For this week’s Styled Archives, we’re turning back time to take a look at some of Omar Sharif’s most memorable on-screen looks.

On the set of ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ | 1962

As nomad 'Sherif Ali' in the 1962 David Lean hit, Omar Sharif donned a traditional bedouin attire, his most memorable on-screen look.

On the set of the American biographical drama film 'Che!' | 1968

And the award for best Che Guevara goes to…

Looking every bit the part, Sharif embodied the Argentine revolutionary. 

With Julie Andrews for ‘The Tamarind Seed’ | 1974

Sharif posed with iconic English singer and actress Julie Andrews for the official poster of the 1974 classic ‘The Tamarind Seed’ 

On the set of ‘The Last Valley’ | 1970

Playing the part of ‘Vogel’, the main lead in James Clavell’s 1970 adventure set in the 1600s, Sharif looked every bit the 17th century traveller. 

With Sofia Loren in ‘More Than a Miracle’ | 1967

In his Louis XIV era? Well sort of, If Louis was a Spanish prince. As the fictional Prince Rodrigo Fernandez, Sharif wooed more than just Sofia Loren with his period-fitting royal attire.  

In ‘Doctor Zhivago’ | 1965

Based on Boris Pasternak’s novel of the same name, Omar Sharif played the titular character in the 1965 romance film, looking every bit the Russian gentleman. 

In ‘Juggernaut’ | 1974

As the captain of a Trans-Atlantic liner held under ransom, Omar Sharif - or rather, the costuming department - pulled out their finest sailor hat for Sharif, who ensured a smooth sail experience for the viewers with his performance.

In ‘Funny Girl’ | 1968

A broadway classic that remains one of the most referenced musicals in history, Omar Sharif took the lead alongside living legend Barbra Streisand, looking like a proper gentleman in every frame.