Laurence Olivier
Acting
Born May 22, 1907 · Dorking, Surrey, England, UK
Biography
Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier, OM (22 May 1907 – 11 July 1989) was an English actor and director who, along with his contemporaries Ralph Richardson, Peggy Ashcroft 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. Late in his career, he had considerable success in television roles. His family had no theatrical connections, but Olivier's father, a clergyman, decided that his son should become an actor. After attending a drama school in London, Olivier learned his craft in a success…
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The Mike Douglas Show
Great Performances
Tony Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Omnibus
The Dick Cavett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Oscars
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
Jesus of Nazareth
Rebecca
Spartacus
The Betsy
Clash of the Titans
Talking Pictures
ABC Stage 67
Romeo and Juliet
Brideshead Revisited
The World at War
Wuthering Heights
A Bridge Too Far
Laurence Olivier Presents
The Bounty
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
Battle of Britain
Peter the Great
The Boys from Brazil
Marathon Man
Directed by William Wyler
Hamlet
The Last Days of Pompeii
Wagner
Pride and Prejudice
Khartoum
The Prince and the Showgirl
Dracula
Oh! What a Lovely War
The Prince, The Showgirl and Me
Iconic Couples of Hollywood