Laurence Olivier

English actor and director (1907–1989)
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Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier 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. 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.

Date of Birth22nd May 1907
Date of Death11th July 1989
Age at Death82 Years
Zodiac SignGemini
CountryUnited Kingdom
Current CityDorking
Birth PlaceDorking
NationalityUnited Kingdom
CitizenshipUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
SpousesJill Esmond
Vivien Leigh
Joan Plowright
ChildrenTamsin Olivier
Simon Tarquin Olivier
Richard Olivier
Julie-Kate Olivier
Education
Central School of Speech and Drama, St Edward's School
Occupationfilm actor, theatrical director, film director, politician, film producer, screenwriter, character actor, stage actor, television actor, actor, director, dramaturge, producer
Awards
  • Academy Fellowship Award
  • Academy Award for Best Actor
  • Albert Medal
  • Academy Honorary Award
  • Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
  • Feltrinelli Prize
  • Sonning Prize
  • Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor
  • Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor
  • National Board of Review Award for Best Film
  • Knight Bachelor
  • Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
  • Order of Merit
  • Officer of the Legion of Honour
  • British Academy of Film and Television Arts
  • Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Donaldson Awards
  • Society of London Theatre Special Award
  • Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture

Actors from United Kingdom born in 1907