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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.
A comprehensive overview of the life and career of Laurence Olivier, an English actor who dominated the British stage and won an Oscar for Hamlet. Learn about his roles, awards, directing, and legacy in theatre and film.
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 (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. He was the first member of his profession to be elevated to a life peerage.
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 m...
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.
Apr 14, 2021 · Laurence Kerr Olivier was born in Dorking, in Southern England, on May 22, 1907, to a strict religious family. Both his father and grandfather held prominent positions in the Anglican church; his ...