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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.
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.
Jul 7, 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.
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.
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.
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...
May 18, 2024 · A gallery of Olivier's best films, from his Oscar-winning Shakespeare adaptations to his thrillers and comedies. See photos, summaries, and reviews of his career highlights and lowlights.
