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A comprehensive biography of the English actor and director who dominated the British stage and cinema in the mid-20th century. Learn about his life, career, awards, marriages, and legacy.
IMDb profile of Laurence Olivier, the legendary British actor, producer and director who won an Oscar for Hamlet (1948). Learn about his life, career, marriages, roles and achievements in film and theater.
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Learn about the life and career of Laurence Olivier, the greatest English-speaking actor of the 20th century, who starred in films such as Hamlet, Rebecca, and Wuthering Heights. Find out his awards, family, and stage achievements.
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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.
Production [14][15][16]DateRoleTheatre (london, Unless Otherwise Noted)Unfailing InstinctAugust 1925Armand St CyrBrighton Hippodrome and tourAugust 1925PolicemanBrighton Hippodrome and tourOctober 1925AntonioCentury Theatre and London area tourOctober 1925Century Theatre and London area tourOct 9, 2017 · The Hollywood love story of Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier is remembered today as one filled with passion, romance, betrayal, and heartbreak.
Learn about the life and career of the legendary British actor, director and Shakespearean star. Find out about his marriages, children, awards, films and stage roles.
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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.
