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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. 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.
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- Dorking, Surrey, England, UK
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- Steyning, West Sussex, England, UK
Jun 23, 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
Laurence Olivier, né le 22 mai 1907 à Dorking dans le Surrey et mort le 11 juillet 1989 à Steyning (Sussex de l'Ouest), est un comédien, metteur en scène, directeur de théâtre, réalisateur et scénariste britannique qui, avec ses contemporains Ralph Richardson et John Gielgud, faisait partie du trio d'acteurs masculins qui dominait la ...
- 22 mai 1907Dorking, Surrey ( Royaume-Uni)
- Laurence Kerr Olivier
- Britannique
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.
- Actor, Producer, Director
- July 11, 1989
- May 22, 1907
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.
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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.
