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 Birth | 22nd May 1907 |
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Date of Death | 11th July 1989 |
Age at Death | 82 Years |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Country | United Kingdom |
Current City | Dorking |
Birth Place | Dorking |
Nationality | United Kingdom |
Citizenship | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Spouses | Jill Esmond Vivien Leigh Joan Plowright |
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Children | Tamsin Olivier Simon Tarquin Olivier Richard Olivier Julie-Kate Olivier |
Education |
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Central School of Speech and Drama, St Edward's School |
Occupation | film actor, theatrical director, film director, politician, film producer, screenwriter, character actor, stage actor, television actor, actor, director, dramaturge, producer |
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