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Laurence Olivier (1907–1989)

Other Works:

Stage: Appeared in William Shakespeare 's "Othello," in a National Theatre Company production at the Queen's Theatre in London, England, with Frank Finlay. Maggie Smith. Robert Lang, John Stride, Michael Turner, Graham Crowden, 'Anthony Hopkins (I)' (as "Messenger"), Edward Hardwicke, Edward Petherbridge, Christopher Timothy, Joyce. See more »

Publicity Listings:

3 Biographical Movies | 12 Print Biographies | 3 Portrayals | 20 Articles | 3 Pictorials | 8 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

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Alternate Names:

Baron Olivier | Lawrence Olivier | Lieut. Laurence Olivier | Lord Olivier | Sir Laurence Olivier | Sir Lawrence Olivier

Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[on Charles Laughton ] The only actor of genius I've ever met. See more »

Was chosen to play Antonio in Королева Кристина (1933) but was rejected by Greta Garbo after an initial meeting at the studio. The role later went to Garbo's former lover John Gilbert. whose career had hit bottom after the advent of sound. In his autobiography "Confessions of an Actor", Olivier says. See more »

Trademark:

Rich smooth voice See more »