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Lucilla: I thought, by living alone away from the world, I could find peace. Then I found there is no real peace in being alone. There is only loneliness.
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Marcus Aurelius: We've had to fight long wars. Your burdens have been great. But, we come now - to the end of the road. Here, within our reach, golden centuries of peace. A true Pax Romana! Wherever you live, whatever the color of your skin, when peace is achieved, it will bring to all, *all*, the supreme right of Roman citizenship.
Omar Sharif
Michel Shalhoub (Omar Sharif, April 10, 1932 ~ July 10, 2015), was born in Alexandria, an Egyptian actor.
After graduating from Victoria College, he took over the family's timber business. In 1953, he began to perform in Egyptian films and was nominated for an Oscar for supporting actor with " Lawrence of Arabia ". Since the 1980s, he has turned to the television industry and performed many mini-series. In terms of bridge, he is also quite accomplished.
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On July 10, 2015, he died of a heart attack in Cairo at the age of 83.
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Early Experience
Omar Sharif (born Michel Shalhoub) was born into a Lebanese Greek Catholic family in Egypt, and he himself eventually converted to Islam.
During the school, Sharif showed a language talent beyond ordinary people, which also laid the foundation for his outstanding performance in the future.
Performing Experience
In 1962, Sharif broke into the international stage by starring in David Lean 's " Lawrence of Arabia ". Sharif played Prince Ali with his partner Peter Seamus Lorcan O'Toole . He was nominated for an Oscar for supporting actor for the film.
But he became famous in the Arab world. It was directed by Youssef Chahine in 1954. He and Hamama starred in the movie "Battle in the Valley". The lovers made love in the charming Cairo. At this time, the Egyptian film industry was booming, followed by Hollywood and Bao. Lywood.
In 1965, he starred in David Lean 's " Doctor Zhivago ", which consolidated his position in the film industry. The hot desert of Arabia meets the scenery of the Northland of Russia. Sharif partnered with Julie Christie to complete an unprecedented performance: breaking the boundaries of race and making the character a truly global romantic male protagonist. The film also won ten nominations for the 38th Academy Awards, and finally won five awards.
Character Evaluation
Omar Sharif is the most iconic movie star in the Arab world. (Timeline Review
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Michel Shalhoub is a gentle academic idol. He has a pair of mischievous and shining eyes against the velvet lining. He also created the first Middle Eastern symbol in history and won the hearts of everyone. Sharif was born with a gentle and elegant aristocratic atmosphere. Whether in a palace or a casino, a gentleman's club in London, a smoky Paris jazz bar, or a film festival, he always walked over well dressed. ("Hollywood Report"
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