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Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier OM (/ ˈlɒrəns ˈkɜːr əˈlɪvieɪ / LORR-ənss-KUR-ə-LIV-ee-ay; 22 May 1907 – 11 July 1989) was an English actor and director who, along with his contemporaries Ralph Richardson and John Gielgud, was one of a trio of male actors who dominated the British stage of the mid-20th century.
Laurence Olivier (1907–1989) was an English actor who, along with his contemporaries Ralph Richardson and John Gielgud, dominated the British stage of the mid-20th century. He also worked in films throughout his career, playing more than fifty cinema roles.
Laurence Olivier. Actor: Sleuth. Laurence Olivier could speak William Shakespeare's lines as naturally as if he were "actually thinking them", said English playwright Charles Bennett, who met Olivier in 1927.
Jul 7, 2024 · Laurence Olivier (born May 22, 1907, Dorking, Surrey, England—died July 11, 1989, near London, England) was a towering figure of the British stage and screen, acclaimed in his lifetime as the greatest English-speaking actor of the 20th century.
Laurence Olivier. Actor: Sleuth. Laurence Olivier could speak William Shakespeare's lines as naturally as if he were "actually thinking them", said English playwright Charles Bennett, who met Olivier in 1927.
Laurence Olivier: A Life. Part 1 & 2 (South Bank Show 1982) The Full Documentary. Originally aired on October 17th, 1982, on ITV. Widely regarded as the most famous South Bank episode, and ...
Jul 11, 1989 · Laurence Olivier, acclaimed as the greatest actor of his generation and the 20th-Century giant of the Shakespearean theater, died today. He was 82. The triple Oscar winner died “peacefully in...
Feb 25, 1992 · Olivier would go on to assume 121 stage roles and appear in 58 movies before his death at 82. But to judge from Donald Spoto’s intelligent, sure-handed biography, Olivier continued to live up...
Apr 14, 2021 · Laurence Olivier was one of the most acclaimed actors of the 20th century, known for his roles in numerous Shakespeare productions on stage and screen.
Jul 12, 1989 · Laurence Olivier, whose prowess in roles ranging from Heathcliff to King Lear brought him wide acclaim as the greatest actor of his time--and made him the first.