Laurence Olivier (I) (1907–1989) |
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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. Laurence Kerr Olivier was born in Dorking, Surrey, England, to Agnes Louise (Crookenden) and Gerard Kerr Olivier, a High Anglican priest. His surname came from a ...
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Born:in Dorking, Surrey, England, UKDied:(age 82) in Steyning, West Sussex, England, UK |
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Actor (86 credits)
Actor (86 credits)
1986
Peter the Great
(TV Mini-Series)
King William III of Orange
King William III of Orange
- Part IV
(1986)
... King William III of Orange
- Part III
(1986)
... King William III of Orange
- Part II
(1986)
... King William III of Orange
- Part I
(1986)
... King William III of Orange
1984
The Last Days of Pompeii
(TV Mini-Series)
Gaius
Gaius
- Part 3
(1984)
... Gaius
- Part 2
(1984)
... Gaius
- Part 1
(1984)
... Gaius
1983-1984
Wagner
(TV Mini-Series)
Pfeuffer
Pfeuffer
- Episode #1.9
(1984)
... Pfeuffer
- Episode #1.8
(1984)
... Pfeuffer
- Episode #1.7
(1984)
... Pfeuffer
- Episode #1.6
(1984)
... Pfeuffer
- Episode #1.10
(1983)
... Pfeuffer
1981
Brideshead Revisited
(TV Mini-Series)
Lord Marchmain
Lord Marchmain
- Brideshead Revisited
(1981)
... Lord Marchmain
- Home and Abroad
(1981)
... Lord Marchmain
1977
Jesus of Nazareth
(TV Mini-Series)
Nicodemus
Nicodemus
- Part 2
(1977)
... Nicodemus
- Part 1
(1977)
... Nicodemus
1973
ITV Sunday Night Theatre
(TV Series)
James Tyrone Sr.
James Tyrone Sr.
- Long Day's Journey Into Night
(1973)
... James Tyrone Sr.
1958
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series)
John Gabriel Borkman
John Gabriel Borkman
- John Gabriel Borkman
(1958)
... John Gabriel Borkman
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Producer (11 credits)
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Director (7 credits)
Director (7 credits)
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Soundtrack (6 credits)
Soundtrack (6 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (5 credits)
Miscellaneous Crew (5 credits)
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Writer (4 credits)
Writer (4 credits)
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Self (52 credits)
Self (52 credits)
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Archive footage (82 credits)
Archive footage (82 credits)
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Stage: Played Hal in "Henry V". See more »Publicity Listings:
3 Biographical Movies | 12 Print Biographies | 3 Portrayals | 26 Articles | 3 Pictorials | 8 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Official Sites:
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Baron Olivier | Lawrence Olivier | Lieut. Laurence Olivier | Lord Olivier | Sir Laurence Olivier | Sir Lawrence OlivierHeight:
5' 10" (1.78 m)
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[on ex-wife Vivien Leigh] We were like brother and sister, just as she always wanted. But fortunately, occasional incest was allowed. See more »Trivia:
Was the first thespian nominated for an acting Oscar in five different decades, from the 1930s through the 1970s, inclusive. Only Katharine Hepburn (1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1980s), Paul Newman (1950s, 1960s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s) and Jack Nicholson (1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s) equaled this feat. In contrast, Bette Davis' ten nominations and Spencer Tracy's eight were spread over ... See more »Trademark:
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