His two connections with the theatre have been playing the role of Nick Arnstein in the film adaptation of Funny Girl, as well as the title role in David Lean's 1965 film adaptation of Doctor Zhivago. What a way to celebrate that film's 50th anniversary, first an epic Broadway musical flop, now we lose Omar Sharif.
I always thought that his casting in FUNNY GIRL was a bit odd but he was actually very charming, suave and romantic in the role...and he could carry a tune. He did a film with Julie Andrews, The Tamarind Seed in which he was also very good. May he rest in peace.
We'll see him in his final role later this year, in The Secret Scripture, an adaptation of the Sebastian Barry novel. He filmed his scenes just this past March. Omar Sharif Jr also has a small part, alongside Vanessa Redgrave and Rooney Mara. I liked the book, so something to look forward to.
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