Actor Omar Sharif is a renowned Egyptian actor, best known for his roles in Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago. He was born Michel Demitri Shalhoub in Alexandria, Egypt in 1932. His stage name, Omar Sharif, was given to him by the Egyptian Cinema Syndicate. He has also starred in many other films, including Funny Girl, The Pink Panther Strikes Again, and The 13th Warrior. His co-stars have included Peter O'Toole, Steve Martin, and Ice Cube. Sharif's last name, Sharif, is a 6 letter word, and his first name, Epps, is a 4 letter word.