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Laurence Olivier

Date of Death: July 11, 1989 (82)

Birth Place: Dorking, Surrey, ENGLAND

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Laurence Olivier STAGE CREDITS

[London Fringe]
Original London Production, 1965
Reader

[Broadway]
1961
Henry II

[Broadway]
1960
Thomas Becket

[Broadway]
1958
Archie Rice

[Broadway]
1951
Antony

[Broadway]
1951
Julius Caesar

[Broadway]
1946
Oedipus Rex

[Broadway]
1946
Mr. Puff

[Broadway]
1946
Mikhail lvovich Astrov

[Broadway]
1946
Justice Shallow

[Broadway]
1946
Henry Percy

[Broadway]
1940
Romeo

[Broadway]
1939
Gaylord Easterbrook

[Broadway]
1933
Julian

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1931
Victor Prynne

[Broadway]
1929
Hugh Bromilow

Laurence Olivier Productions

 
[Broadway, 1980]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1960]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1952]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1950]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1940]
Composer
Director
Producer
Production Designer

Laurence Olivier Movies

The Temporary Widow
[ 1930 ] Peter Bille
Potiphar's Wife
[ 1931 ] Straker
The Conquest of the Air
[ 1931 ] Vincent Lunardi
Friends and Lovers
[ 1931 ] Lieutenant Ned Nichols
The Yellow Ticket
[ 1931 ] Julian Rolfe
Westward Passage
[ 1932 ] Nick Allen
No Funny Business
[ 1933 ] Clive Dering
I Stand Condemned
[ 1935 ] Captain Ivan Ignatoff
As You Like It
[ 1936 ] Orlando
Fire Over England
[ 1937 ] Michael
The Divorce of Lady X
[ 1938 ] Everard Logan
Q Planes
[ 1939 ] Tony McVane
Wuthering Heights
[ 1939 ] Heathcliff
Rebecca
[ 1940 ] Maximde Winter
Pride and Prejudice
[ 1940 ] Mr. Darcy
21 Days Together
[ 1940 ] Larry
That Hamilton Woman
[ 1941 ] Lord Horatio Nelson
49th Parallel
[ 1941 ] Johnnie - The Trapper
Adventure for Two
[ 1943 ] Ivan Kouznetsoff
Henry V
[ 1944 ] King Henry V of England
Hamlet
[ 1948 ] Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
The Magic Box
[ 1951 ] Police Constable 94-B
Carrie
[ 1952 ] George Hurstwood
The Beggar's Opera
[ 1953 ] Captain MacHeath
Richard III
[ 1955 ] Richard III
The Prince and the Showgirl
[ 1957 ] The Regent
The Devil's Disciple
[ 1959 ] General Burgoyne
Term of Trial
[ 1962 ] Graham Weir
Bunny Lake Is Missing
[ 1965 ] Superintendent Newhouse
Othello
[ 1965 ] Othello
Khartoum
[ 1966 ] The Mahdi
The Dance of Death
[ 1969 ] Edgar
Oh! What a Lovely War
[ 1969 ] Field-Marshal Sir John French
The Battle of Britain
[ 1969 ] Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding
Three Sisters
[ 1970 ] The Doctor
Nicholas and Alexandra
[ 1971 ] Count Witte
Sleuth
[ 1972 ] Andrew Wyke
Lady Caroline Lamb
[ 1972 ] Duke of Wellington
Marathon Man
[ 1976 ] Szell
A Bridge Too Far
[ 1977 ] Doctor Spaander
The Betsy
[ 1978 ] Number One
The Boys from Brazil
[ 1978 ] Ezra Lieberman
Dracula
[ 1979 ] Prof. Abraham Van Helsing
A Little Romance
[ 1979 ] Julius
The Jazz Singer
[ 1980 ] Cantor Rabinovitch
Clash of the Titans
[ 1981 ] Zeus
The Jigsaw Man
[ 1983 ] Adm. Sir Gerald Scaith
The Bounty
[ 1984 ] Admiral Hood
Wild Geese II
[ 1985 ] Rudolf Hess
War Requiem
[ 1989 ] The Old Soldier

Laurence Olivier Awards and Nominations


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1973 - Lebedev Special Award

Laurence Olivier


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1972 - Best Actor

Laurence OlivierLong Day's Journey Into Night


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1967 - Best Actor

Laurence OlivierDance of Death

Tony Awards - 1958 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Laurence Olivier, The Entertainer


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1957 - Best Actor

Laurence OlivierThe Entertainer

Laurence Olivier Videos

Laurence Olivier News


Video: Celebrate 30 Years of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST


30 years ago, on April 18, 1994, Disney's Beauty and the Beast opened on Broadway at the Palace Theatre. The musical would go on to run for 46 previews and 5462 regular performances, making it the 10th longest-runing Broadway show of all time. 

WICKED Star Jonathan Bailey Circling JURASSIC WORLD


Jonathan Bailey, who will be playing the character of Fiyero in the two-part film adaptation of Wicked, may have found his next big project. According to reports, the actor is in talks to star in the next installment of the Jurassic World series. He would join Scarlett Johannson in the film, which will serve as a reboot of the franchise following the conclusion of the previous Jurassic World trilogy in 2022.

Videos: GUYS & DOLLS, HADESTOWN, and More Perform at the Olivier Awards


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Check out some of the evening's performances, including Hadestown, A Strange Loop, Guys & Dolls, and more!

Video: The Cast of OPERATION MINCEMEAT Performs 'Born to Lead' at the Olivier Awards


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Among the performances was one from the cast of Operation Mincemeat who performed 'Born to Lead'. Watch the video here!

Video: NEXT TO NORMAL Cast Performs a Medley at the 2024 Olivier Awards


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Among the performances was one from the West End cast of Next to Normal, who took the stage to perform a medley of songs from the show. The medley included 'I Miss the Mountains', 'Superboy and The Invisible Girl' and 'I'm Alive'. Watch the video here!

Video: Hannah Waddingham Opens the 2024 Olivier Awards With 'Anything Goes'


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Waddingham opened the ceremony with a performance of 'Anything Goes' to kick off the festivities! Watch the video here!

Video: Tom Francis Performs 'Sunset Boulevard' at the 2024 Olivier Awards


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Among the performances was one from the West End cast of Sunset Boulevard who performed 'Sunset Boulevard' during the ceremony. Check out the video here!

Video: Olivier Awards Honour Those We've Lost With 'In Memoriam' Segment


Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Each year the Olivier Awards takes a moment during the ceremony to remember those members of the London theatre community who have sadly passed away in the previous year.

The Broadway 2023/24 Season by Olivier Award Winners


This Sunday, London's biggest theatre stars come together to celebrate the 2024 Laurence Olivier Awards, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. While it might take some time for this season's nominees to make it across the pond (NOTE: Sunset Boulevard, Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, and Stranger Things: First Shadow have already announced plans to transfer next season), you can catch past Olivier-winning productions on Broadway now.

SUCCESSION Actor Brian Cox Signs Petition to Save Historic Theatre


Brian Cox, known for his role in the hit series Succession, has backed a new petition to save The Old Rep, a historic theatre in Birmingham. Located on Station Street, the theatre opened in 1913 and according to Cox 'Some of the finest actors in the UK have travelled through the place.' These actors include such people as Albert Finney, Laurence Olivier and Ralph Richardson.

Martin McDonagh's HANGMEN Comes to Santa Paula Theater Center


Santa Paula Theater Center has announced the second Main Stage show of Season 2024, Martin McDonagh’s HANGMEN, from April 12th - May 12th, 2024 with performances on Friday and Saturday Evenings at 8:00 PM and Sunday matinees at 2:30 PM.

Olivier Awards 2024: The Full List of Winners


The biggest stars of London theatre gathered today at the Royal Albert Hall for the Olivier Awards 2024, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Find out about Sunset Boulevard and the night's other big winners!

Tickets for American Ballet Theatre's 2024 Summer Season to Go on Sale This Month


Tickets for ABT’s 2024 Summer season go on sale Monday, April 22 at 12:00 P.M. at the Metropolitan Opera House box office.

NEXT TO NORMAL, HADESTOWN, and More Will Perform at the 2024 Olivier Awards


The performances have been announced for the 2024 Olivier Awards 2024!  The Awards will take place on Sunday 14th April at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. 

JERSEY BOYS Extends Run at Mercury Theater Through Late July


Mercury Theater has revealed additional dates for the first built-in Chicago Production of Jersey Boys. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Meet the Cast of UNCLE VANYA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


Uncle Vayna is back this season courtesy of Lincoln Center Theater. This version of the play features a new translation by Heidi Schreck and is directed by Lila Neugebauer.  Meet the cast of Uncle Vanya here!

Previews: BILLY ELLIOT al SISTINA CHAPITEAU


BILLY ELLIOT al SISTINA CHAPITEAU DEBUTTO AL SISTINA CHAPITEAU DI MILANO PER BILLY ELLIOT IL MUSICAL DI SIR ELTON JOHN CON GIULIO SCARPATI, EMILIANO FIASCO E ROSSELLA BRESCIA

MEN ABOUT TOWN Al Hirschfeld Exhibition is Now Live Online


The Al Hirschfeld Foundation as opened its latest online exhibition, 'Men About Town: Al Hirschfeld Draws Noël Coward.'

Nuria Espert Receives Honorary Doctorate Award from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama


On Monday 18 March, the acclaimed Spanish actress and director Nuria Espert was awarded the Degree of Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa) from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London.

John Gallagher Jr. and Caissie Levy Will Lead THE JANICE JAM: BROADWAY FOR BREAST CANCER


Join Tony Award-winner John Gallagher Jr. and Laurence Olivier Award Nominee Caissie Levy in THE JANICE JAM: BROADWAY FOR BREAST CANCER, an all-star cast performance raising awareness and funds for breast cancer.

Laurence Olivier FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Laurence Olivier been in?

Laurence Olivier has appeared on Broadway in 15 shows.

How many West End shows has Laurence Olivier been in?

Laurence Olivier has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Laurence Olivier been nominated for?

Laurence Olivier has been nominated for several awards, including the Lebedev Special Award at the Evening Standard Awards. He has also been nominated for Best Actor at the Evening Standard Awards for his performances in "Long Day's Journey Into Night" and "Dance of Death." Additionally, Olivier received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for his role in "The Entertainer." He was also nominated for Best Actor at the Evening Standard Awards for his performance in "The Entertainer."

What awards has Laurence Olivier won?

Laurence Olivier has won several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable wins include the Lebedev Special Award at the Evening Standard Awards, Best Actor at the Evening Standard Awards for his performances in "Long Day's Journey Into Night," "Dance of Death," and "The Entertainer." These accolades highlight Olivier's exceptional talent and contributions to the theater industry.

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