Laurence Olivier
| First Name | Laurence |
| Middle Name | Kerr |
| Last Name | Olivier |
| Full Name at Birth | Sir Laurence Olivier |
| Other Names | LarryLarry-BoyBaron Olivier |
| Age | 82 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | May 22, 1907 |
| Birthplace | Dorking, Surrey, England, UK |
| Date of Death | July 11, 1989 |
| Location of Death | Steyning, West Sussex, England, UK |
| Cause of Death | complications from a muscle disorder |
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
| Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Grey |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Star Sign | Gemini |
| Religion | Anglican / Episcopalian |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | British |
| High School | All Saints Choir School |
| Occupation Category | Actor |
| Claim to Fame | Hamlet |
| Father | Gerard Kerr Olivier (clergyman, encouraged Laurence to become an actor) |
| Mother | Agnes Louise Crookenden (died when Laurence was 12) |
| Brother(s) | Gerard Dacre (older brother) |
| Sister(s) | Sybille (older sister) |
| Friends | Stewart Granger, Douglas Fairbanks Jr, Raymond Massey, David Niven, Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Tony Curtis, Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud |
Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier, OM (22 May 1907 – 11 July 1989) was an English actor, director, and producer. He was one of the most famous and revered actors of the 20th century. He married three times, to fellow actors Jill Esmond, Vivien Leigh and Joan Plowright.
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Filmography
Selected Laurence Olivier film and TV show credits:
Acting Credits
1986
Lost Empires
Harry Burrard
1986
Peter the Great
King William III of Orange
1984
A Talent for Murder
Dr. Anthony 'Tony' Wainwright
1984
The Last Days of Pompeii
Gaius
1983
Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson
Joe Halpern
1983
Wagner
Pfeuffer
1982
A Voyage Round My Father
Clifford Mortimer
1978
Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Antonio
1977
Come Back, Little Sheba
Doc Delaney
1977
Jesus of Nazareth
Nicodemus
1974
The Rehearsal
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1973
The Merchant of Venice
Shylock
1969
Male of the Species
Narrator
1969
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
James Tyrone Sr.
1969
The Dance of Death
Edgar
1966
NET Playhouse
Astrov
1963
Uncle Vanya
Dr. Astrov
1959
The Moon and Sixpence
Charles Strickland
1955
ITV Play of the Week
John Gabriel Borkman
1953
The Beggar's Opera
Captain MacHeath
1951
The Magic Box
Police Constable 94-B
1944
King Henry V of England
1943
Adventure for Two
Ivan Kouznetsoff
1936
Conquest of the Air
Vincent Lunardi
1935
I Stand Condemned
Captain Ivan Ignatoff
1933
No Funny Business
Clive Dering
1932
Westward Passage
Nicholas 'Nick' Allen
1931
Potiphar's Wife
Straker
1930
The Temporary Widow
Peter Bille
1930
Too Many Crooks
The Man
Director Credits
1976
Hindle Wakes
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Producer Credits
1977
Come Back, Little Sheba
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1966
NET Playhouse
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1953
The Beggar's Opera
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor – Miniseries or a Movie
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BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor – Miniseries or a Movie
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor – Miniseries or a Movie
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Academy Award for Best Actor
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Society of London Theatre Special Award
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BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
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Hosts of the Academy Awards ceremonies
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor – Miniseries or a Movie
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor – Miniseries or a Movie
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor – Miniseries or a Movie
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Artistic Directors of the Royal National Theatre
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Hamlet (1948)
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Richard III (1955)
The Beggar's Opera (1953)
The Prince and the Showgirl (1957)
Three Sisters (1970)
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
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