Described as "The Noble", Omar Sharif would have been 86-year-old on Tuesday, April 10, 2018.
In his honour, Google is changing its logo in 48 countries to an illustration of him.
Before becoming an actor, he graduated with a degree in mathematics and physics from Cairo University and worked for several years at his father's lumber company.
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He later left the family business and went on to study acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, Britain's capital.
In 1954, he began his acting career and starred in films with one of Egypt's leading actresses, Faten Hamama.
In 1955, he converted to Islam, changed his name to Omar Sharif, and married Faten soon after. They had a son, Tarek, before separating in 1966 and divorcing in 1974.
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