Omar Sharif Jr., the grandson of iconic Hollywood actor Omar Sharif, carries on his family legacy with a new post at the Holocaust Museum LA.
“[My grandparents] said always make sure that you have a cause or something that you’re passionate about to champion. And so that’s sort of always been embedded in who I am.” — Omar Sharif Jr.
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“My grandfather used to always say there’s nothing more boring than being an actor.” — Omar Sharif Jr.
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“Some say it was brave, some say it was stupid.” — Omar Sharif Jr. on coming out as gay during the Arab Spring.
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“My friends no longer pick up my phone calls. I’m always asking for money for one cause or another.” — Omar Sharif Jr. on his philanthropy
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“It’s crazy times we’re living in, with hate crimes at historic levels in America. We truly are regressing.” — Omar Sharif Jr.
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