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Birth Place: Dorking, Surrey, ENGLAND

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STAGE CREDITS

Homage to T. S. Eliot
[London Fringe]
Original London Production, 1965
Reader
Becket
[Broadway]
1961
Henry II
Becket
[Broadway]
1960
Thomas Becket
The Entertainer
[Broadway]
1958
Archie Rice
Antony and Cleopatra
[Broadway]
1951
Antony
Caesar and Cleopatra
[Broadway]
1951
Julius Caesar
Oedipus Rex
[Broadway]
1946
Oedipus Rex
The Critic
[Broadway]
1946
Mr. Puff
Uncle Vanya
[Broadway]
1946
Mikhail lvovich Astrov
King Henry IV, Part II
[Broadway]
1946
Justice Shallow
King Henry IV, Part I
[Broadway]
1946
Henry Percy
Romeo and Juliet
[Broadway]
1940
Romeo
No Time for Comedy
[Broadway]
1939
Gaylord Easterbrook
The Green Bay Tree
[Broadway]
1933
Julian
Private Lives
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1931
Victor Prynne
Murder on the Second Floor
[Broadway]
1929
Hugh Bromilow

Productions

Filumena
 
[Broadway, 1980]
Director
The Tumbler
 
[Broadway, 1960]
Director
Venus Observed
 
[Broadway, 1952]
Director
Daphne Laureola
 
[Broadway, 1950]
Producer (In Association With)
Romeo and Juliet
 
[Broadway, 1940]
Composer (Incidental Music)
Director
Producer
Production Designer

Movies

The Temporary Widow
[ 1930 ] Peter Bille
The Yellow Ticket
[ 1931 ] Julian Rolfe
Friends and Lovers
[ 1931 ] Lieutenant Ned Nichols
Potiphar's Wife
[ 1931 ] Straker
The Conquest of the Air
[ 1931 ] Vincent Lunardi
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
Wuthering Heights
[ 1939 ] Heathcliff
Q Planes
[ 1939 ] Tony McVane
Rebecca
[ 1940 ] Maximde Winter
21 Days Together
[ 1940 ] Larry
Pride and Prejudice
[ 1940 ] Mr. Darcy
49th Parallel
[ 1941 ] Johnnie - The Trapper
That Hamilton Woman
[ 1941 ] Lord Horatio Nelson
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
Othello
[ 1965 ] Othello
Bunny Lake Is Missing
[ 1965 ] Superintendent Newhouse
Khartoum
[ 1966 ] The Mahdi
The Battle of Britain
[ 1969 ] Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding
The Dance of Death
[ 1969 ] Edgar
Oh! What a Lovely War
[ 1969 ] Field-Marshal Sir John French
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 Boys from Brazil
[ 1978 ] Ezra Lieberman
The Betsy
[ 1978 ] Number One
A Little Romance
[ 1979 ] Julius
Dracula
[ 1979 ] Prof. Abraham Van Helsing
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

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

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Cast Set For THE CHERRY ORCHARD at The Royal Shakespeare Company Photo
Cast Set For THE CHERRY ORCHARD at The Royal Shakespeare Company
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026

The RSC announced full casting for Laura Wade's THE CHERRY ORCHARD, directed by Tamara Harvey. Alfred Enoch, Chumisa Dornford-May, Esther Smith, and Sophie Stone join Kenneth Branagh, Helen Hunt, and Bill Pullman at the Swan Theatre.
Jim Dale Will Perform in AN ACTOR'S NIGHTMARE To Benefit Penguin Photo
Jim Dale Will Perform in AN ACTOR'S NIGHTMARE To Benefit Penguin
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026

Tony Award winner Jim Dale will perform his one-man show at Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point, recounting a catastrophic National Theatre production alongside Anthony Hopkins, directed by Laurence Olivier.
WE WILL ROCK YOU to Open at San Jose Stage Photo
WE WILL ROCK YOU to Open at San Jose Stage
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

San Jose Stage will present WE WILL ROCK YOU, the musical featuring the music of Queen, for a limited run. Previews precede an official opening night, with the production closing later that month.
Tom Francis To Join The Search For The Next James Bond Photo
Tom Francis To Join The Search For The Next James Bond
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 17, 2026

Tom Francis, known best for the role of Joe Gillis in Jamie Lloyd's Sunset Blvd starring opposite Nicole Scherzinger, is throwing his hat in the ring to play James Bond, says Variety.
Russell Andrews Shares ALS Diagnosis And Joins ALS Network Photo
Russell Andrews Shares ALS Diagnosis And Joins ALS Network
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 16, 2026

Russell Andrews, actor, director, producer, and the founding member of StageWalkers Productions, has publicly shared he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2025. 
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Will Arrive On Broadway This Summer Photo
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Will Arrive On Broadway This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026

Broadway will get haunted this summer when the smash-hit, Olivier Award nominated new play PARANORMAL ACTIVITY arrives at The August Wilson Theatre. Tickets are on sale now.
THE LION KING Broadway and Touring 'Ed' Will Swap Productions Photo
THE LION KING Broadway and Touring 'Ed' Will Swap Productions
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

Disney’s The Lion King has announced that Robb Sapp and Sam Linda, who play the role of Ed on Broadway and tour, respectively, will switch productions. Learn more here!
Wesleyan Names Black Box Theater for Lin-Manuel Miranda Photo
Wesleyan Names Black Box Theater for Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026

Wesleyan University has named its black box theater in the new Fries Arts Building the Lin-Manuel Miranda Theater, in honor of Lin-Manuel Miranda, who graduated from the university in 2002.
PICASSO: LE MONSTRE SACRÉ Will Make New York Premiere From London's Playground Theat Photo
PICASSO: LE MONSTRE SACRÉ Will Make New York Premiere From London's Playground Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

London's Playground Theatre will present the New York premiere of PICASSO: LE MONSTRE SACRÉ at La MaMa, starring Peter Tate and directed by Olivier Award winner Guy Masterson.
Matt Lapinskas Will Run London Marathon For Acting for Others and Theatre Chaplaincy Photo
Matt Lapinskas Will Run London Marathon For Acting for Others and Theatre Chaplaincy UK
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026

EastEnders actor Matt Lapinskas announced he will run the London Marathon to raise funds for Acting for Others and Theatre Chaplaincy UK, two charities supporting the financial and emotional wellbeing of UK theatre workers.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Celebrates Wrestling in New Promo for WrestleMania Photo
Lin-Manuel Miranda Celebrates Wrestling in New Promo for WrestleMania
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2026

The worlds of sports and musical theater are colliding in a new promotional video for WWE's WrestleMania. Ahead of its 2026 edition this month, Broadway's Lin-Manuel Miranda has shared an introduction he filmed for the pro-wrestling event.
Tom Felton Extends Run in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway Photo
Tom Felton Extends Run in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2026

Tom Felton has extended his run as Draco Malfoy in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway. The production continues its run at the Lyric Theatre. Felton’s engagement marks the first time a film cast member has joined the stage version.
Video: Riz Ahmed and Timothy Spall Star in HAMLET Photo
Video: Riz Ahmed and Timothy Spall Star in HAMLET
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2026

Ahead of its U.S. release this month, BroadwayWorld has an exclusive clip from the new film version of Hamlet, featuring Riz Ahmed as the titular prince and Timothy Spall as Polonius. Check it out now.
Amber Riley Says She Won't Perform on Broadway Until 'the Culture Changes' Photo
Amber Riley Says She Won't Perform on Broadway Until 'the Culture Changes'
by Michael Major - Apr 2, 2026

Amber Riley is opening up about her decision not to do theater in New York City, calling out industry standards that are 'not sustainable.' The Glee alum shares that she will only do Broadway once the 'culture changes.'
HEARTSTOPPER'S Corinna Brown Will Star in ROT. HUSK. LOSER. at the Park Theatre Photo
HEARTSTOPPER'S Corinna Brown Will Star in ROT. HUSK. LOSER. at the Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

Mouth Studio and Grey Castle Productions in association with Park Theatre, have announced cast and creatives for their upcoming production of ROT. HUSK. LOSER. 
OH! WHAT A LOVELY WAR Movie Musical Gets Blu-ray Release in the UK Photo
OH! WHAT A LOVELY WAR Movie Musical Gets Blu-ray Release in the UK
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 30, 2026

Richard Attenborough’s Oh! What a Lovely War, the 1969 anti-war movie musical, will be making its worldwide debut on Blu-ray in the UK, courtesy of Eureka Entertainment.
Review: HENRY V, Royal Shakespeare Theatre Photo
Review: HENRY V, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Mar 29, 2026

Henry V of England is one of those big roles for an actor. Alfie Enoch follows in the footsteps of Laurence Olivier and Tom Hiddleston as the king who led a battalion of tired and outnumbered soldiers to victory. Excellent performances may save it, but co-artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company Tamara Harvey’s take on this history play is unfortunately bland and unfocused. It’s something we’ve seen too many times before.
Video: SLEUTH at Guthrie Theatre Photo
Video: SLEUTH at Guthrie Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 25, 2026

Watch a first look video of SLEUTH at Guthrie Theater, the Tony Award-winning play by Anthony Shaffer running through May 10, 2026.
Urban Stages Will Host 42nd Annual ART OF THEATER GALA in May Photo
Urban Stages Will Host 42nd Annual ART OF THEATER GALA in May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026

Urban Stages has announced that its 42nd Annual Benefit, the Art of Theatre Gala, will take place on Thursday, May 14. Charles Busch will receive the Luminary Award, which will be introduced by Kenneth Lonergan. 
Photos: Nicole Scherzinger, Marisha Wallace, and Todrick Hall Visit CATS: THE JELLICL Photo
Photos: Nicole Scherzinger, Marisha Wallace, and Todrick Hall Visit CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL!
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 23, 2026

Performances are now underway for the Broadway production of CATS: The Jellicle Ball at the Broadhurst Theatre. The show recently was paid a visit by stars Nicole Scherzinger, Marisha Wallace, and Todrick Hall. Check out photos here!
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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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