In the world of entertainment, Egypt’s film and television industry is the most widespread and dominant market in the Middle East. However, a few actors and actresses with Egyptian roots have broken into the international scene, finding themselves a place at the center of all things entertainment: Hollywood. All the way back to the 1960s and as recently as 2022, these actors and artists with links to Egypt, among many, have made memorable appearances and distinguished themselves among their peers, raising their careers to new heights, whether in Hollywood, or on the global stage beyond. Omar Sharif One actor who paved the road for Egyptian actors and actresses after him is Omar Sharif. Regarded as one of the greatest Egyptian actors of all time, Sharif’s acting career consisted of many diverse roles – in both Egyptian and foreign works – from the 1950s until his passing in 2015. Among his most critically acclaimed works in Hollywood are the films ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ (1962), and ‘Doctor Zhivago’(1965). His iconic role as Sherif Ali ibn el Kharish in ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ earned him an Academy Award nomination and two Golden Globe awards…
8 Egyptian Actors that Made it in Hollywood and on the Global Stage
June 30, 2022
