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Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier, OM (/ ˈ l ɒr ə n s ˈ k ɜːr ə ˈ l ɪ v i eɪ /; 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. He also worked in films ...
- Jill Esmond
Esmond and Olivier starred together in one film, No Funny...
- Joan Plowright
Joan Ann Plowright, Baroness Olivier, DBE (born 28 October...
- List of Awards and Nominations Received by Laurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier (1907–1989) was an English actor who, along...
- Term of Trial
Term of Trial is a 1962 British drama film written and...
- Marathon Man
Movie theatre in the Netherlands showing Marathon Man in...
- Laurence Olivier on stage and screen
Laurence Olivier (1907–1989) was an English actor who, along...
- Hamlet (1948 film)
Laurence Olivier as Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. Hamlet is the...
- Jill Esmond
May 18, 2024 · Laurence Olivier, a towering figure of the British stage and screen, acclaimed in his lifetime as the greatest English-speaking actor of the 20th century. He was the first member of his profession to be elevated to a life peerage, and he won three Academy Awards.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
IMDb provides an extensive overview of the life and career of Laurence Olivier, a legendary British actor, producer and director. Learn about his roles in Shakespeare, Hollywood, and the stage, as well as his marriages, awards, and legacy.
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Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier, OM (22 May 1907 – 11 July 1989) was an English actor and director. He was one of the most famous and revered actors of the 20th century. He was the youngest actor to be knighted and the first to be raised to the peerage. Olivier married English actresses Jill Esmond, Vivien Leigh and Joan Plowright.
Learn about the life and career of Laurence Olivier, one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. Find out about his marriages, films, awards, and trivia on IMDb.
