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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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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.
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Video: See Riz Ahmed and Timothy Spall Perform Act 2 Scene in Exclusive Clip from 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. 
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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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Where the Broadway Shows of Spring 2026 Got Their Start
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 22, 2026

The Spring 2026 Broadway season is here at last, with many new productions set to arrive before the Tony Awards eligibility cutoff on April 26, 2026. Check out where this spring's shows were developed.
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Tickets on Sale for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Reimagined One-Part
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2026

425,000 tickets are now on sale for the reimagined one-part production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre. The first performance will take place in October 2026.
Review: SCHOOL OF ROCK at The Musical Box Theatre Photo
Review: SCHOOL OF ROCK at The Musical Box Theatre
by Sandra Harberger - Mar 16, 2026

Benjamin Eisenhouer performed Dewy Fin with the same energy and comedic style as that of Jack Black. He connected well with the students and his character development had you rooting for him in the end. Bethany Maylkh had strong performance as the stern principal with an inner love for rock. The song, “Stick it to the Man,” was performed with such enthusiasm by the students. You could tell it was one of their favorites. Another student song, “If Only You Would Listen” was heartfelt and showcased the love and pain in the relationship between the students and parents.
Interview: Migdalia Cruz of MACBETH at Magic Theatre Photo
Interview: Migdalia Cruz of MACBETH at Magic Theatre
by Jim Munson - Mar 14, 2026

BroadwayWorld chats with award-winning playwright Migdalia Cruz about the world premiere of her adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' running at the Magic Theatre from March 18 through April 5 in San Francisco.
BRAINIAC LIVE To Tour The UK Following Olivier Award Win Photo
BRAINIAC LIVE To Tour The UK Following Olivier Award Win
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2026

BRAINIAC LIVE, the Olivier Award-winning show, will tour the UK this spring, offering a dynamic blend of science and entertainment.
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Photos: Tom Felton Visits HARRY POTTER Co-Star Daniel Radcliffe at EVERY BRILLIANT THING
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2026

There was a special Harry Potter reunion at Every Brilliant Thing on Broadway. Tom Felton – who played 'Draco Malfoy' in the film and currently reprises on Broadway – visited Daniel Radcliffe at his new Broadway show. See photos!
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by Michael Major - Mar 3, 2026

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by David Green - Feb 27, 2026

On February 28 and March 1, 2026, Morgan Fairchild will be featured in a staged reading of Marilyn, Mom & Me, Luke Yankee’s new play about his mother, Eileen Heckart, and her intense friendship with Marilyn Monroe during the shooting of the 1956 film, Bus Stop. All proceeds from the event will support ongoing programs and student outreach at the Palm Springs Art Museum.
Anthony Shaffe's SLEUTH to be Presented at Guthrie Theater Photo
Anthony Shaffe's SLEUTH to be Presented at Guthrie Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026

The Guthrie Theater will present an upcoming production of Sleuth, written by Anthony Shaffer and directed by Kimberly Senior.
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Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels and L'Alliance New York to Showcase YOU'RE THE ONE WE LOVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026

Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels and L'Alliance New York will present upcoming performances of You're the one we love/and when we change the landscape... by Leïla Ka/Robyn Orlin with the Choreographic Ensemble of the Paris Conservatoire.
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Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh Join Cast for UK Reading of RIGHT BEFORE I GO
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

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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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