Omar Sharif

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Characters played by Omar Sharif

Sherif Ali — Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

Prince Feisal's pragmatic military advisor and tribal leader. Initially hostile to Lawrence for a cultural transgression, he later becomes a loyal ally. He consistently advocates for caution and Arab dignity, rescues Lawrence after his brutal capture, and maintains his principles even as the political landscape shifts.

Narrator (voice) — 10,000 BC (2008)

The Narrator (voice) is associated with the alternate ending’s retrospective framing. In that version, the story is presented through a later campfire retelling by Baku, which concludes with a child asking about the vanished Mountains of the Gods and their loss to time and sand.

Melchisidek — The 13th Warrior (1999)

Melchisidek is an old friend of Ahmed's father who travels with Ahmed during his exile. He helps communicate with the Norse settlement alongside Herger and witnesses the events that lead to Ahmed's recruitment, serving as Ahmed's early companion and intermediary before the northern mission begins.

Dr. Yuri Zhivago — Doctor Zhivago (1965)

A talented doctor and poet who serves as a battlefield medic during WWI. He marries Tonya but falls in love with Lara while they work together at a field hospital. Later, he has an affair with Lara at Varykino, writes famous poems about her, and ultimately dies of a heart attack in Moscow after spotting her on the street.

Sohamus — The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964)

The king of Armenia who enters into a loveless political marriage with Lucilla. He later leads a military alliance combining Armenian forces and Persian mercenaries to attack Livius during a civil conflict. His forces are ultimately defeated by Livius and provincial rebels, resulting in his vanquishment.

Colorado — Mackenna's Gold (1969)

A ruthless Mexican outlaw and gang leader who seeks the gold to fund a millionaire lifestyle in Paris. He captures MacKenna and Inga, driving the expedition forward with ambition and greed.

Egyptian Assassin (uncredited) — The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)

Hired killer.

Major Grau — The Night of the Generals (1967)

Wehrmacht Abwehr officer who leads the initial investigation into the 1942 Warsaw prostitute murder. Promoted and transferred to Paris, he resumes the case after the 1944 murder, confronts Tanz, and is killed and framed as a resistance conspirator.

Sheikh Riyadh — Hidalgo (2004)

A wealthy desert ruler and custodian of the elite al-Khamsa horses. He challenges Hopkins to the race, promises his daughter to a winning prince, and after initial hostility, ultimately befriends Hopkins, accepting his revolver as a sign of deep respect.

Genghis Khan / Temujin — Genghis Khan (1965)

Temujin is the central protagonist, a Mongol survivor who witnesses his father's death and grows from an abused captive into the leader known as Genghis Khan. He unites the Mongol tribes, leads conquests across Asia, rescues and marries Bortei, defeats Yamuga, and dies after fulfilling his dream of Mongol unity.

Captain Alex Brunel — Juggernaut (1974)

Brunel is the captain of the Britannic, where the bombs threaten 1,200 passengers and crew. After Charlie Braddock's death, Fallon urges him to advise the shipping line to pay the ransom; when negotiations fail, Brunel orders Fallon to resume the defusing operation. His decisions connect the ship's crisis with Fallon's work aboard.

Vogel — The Last Valley (1971)

A former teacher who discovers the valley and negotiates its protection. Appointed as judge to settle disputes, he secretly mercy-kills Erica to spare her execution. After the Captain's death, he refuses to flee with Inge and walks away alone.

Career Overview

Omar Sharif has 134 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Mayrig collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago, The 13th Warrior. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
134
Birth Date
1932-04-10 00:00:00
Birth Place
Alexandria, Egypt

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Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q170515), public domain (CC0).