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Laurence Olivier (I) (1907–1989)
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 |
The "American Gods" star loves a TV drama, and can't wait for a horror hit, but the movie he's really pumped for is Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.
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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
- Episode #1.3
(1986)
... King William III of Orange
- Pt II
(1986)
... King William III of Orange
- Episode #1.1
(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 Saturday 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)
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 (80 credits)
Archive footage (80 credits)
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Stage: Directed / appeared in Anton Chekhov's "Three Sisters," in a National Theatre Company production at the Old Vic Theatre in London, England, with Robert Stephens, Joan Plowright, Derek Jacobi, Jeanne Watts, Louise Purnell, Sheila Reid and Ronald Pickup in the cast. See more »Publicity Listings:
3 Biographical Movies | 12 Print Biographies | 3 Portrayals | 26 Articles | 3 Pictorials | 8 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Official Sites:
Official Licensing SiteAlternate Names:
Baron Olivier | Lawrence Olivier | Lieut. Laurence Olivier | Lord Olivier | Sir Laurence Olivier | Sir Lawrence OlivierHeight:
5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Acting is a masochistic form of exhibitionism. It is not quite the occupation of an adult. See more »Trivia:
2006: His performance as Richard III in Richard III (1955) is ranked #39 on Premiere magazine's 100 Greatest Performances of All Time. See more »Trademark:
Often directed himself in his films See more »Nickname:
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