Omar Sharif, bully
Omar Sharif, the man who famously bullied Edward Said when they were at school together, has done it again:
The Egyptian-born actor, known for his roles in "Doctor Zhivago" and "Lawrence of Arabia," wasn't required to be in court and the plea was entered on his behalf by attorney Harland Braun. Sharif, 74, was in Egypt on Tuesday.
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Omar Sharif pleaded no contest Tuesday to misdemeanor battery and was ordered to take an anger management course for punching a parking valet who refused to accept his European currency.
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According to the lawsuit, Sharif was belligerent and intoxicated and called Anderson, a Guatemalan immigrant, a "stupid Mexican" when he refused to accept a 20 euro note.
Anderson alleged Sharif then punched him.
Braun said Sharif decided to plead no contest because it would cost too much to fly to Los Angeles and testify.