He and his contemporaries Ralph Richardson and John Gielgud made up a trio of male actors who dominated the British stage of the mid-20th century. He also worked in films throughout …

Oct 24, 2025 · Laurence Olivier (born May 22, 1907, Dorking, Surrey, England—died July 11, 1989, near London, England) was a towering figure of the British stage and screen, acclaimed …

Laurence Kerr Olivier was born in Dorking, Surrey, England, to Agnes Louise (Crookenden) and Gerard Kerr Olivier, a High Anglican priest. His surname came from a great-great-grandfather …

Laurence Olivier, internationally popular for his acting and directing, was often regarded as one of the supreme actors of his generation. Laurence Olivier was born on May 22, 1907, in Dorking, …

Apr 14, 2021 · Laurence Olivier was one of the most acclaimed actors of the 20th century. He is known for his career-defining performances of Shakespearean roles on stage and screen, as …

Laurence Olivier, also known as Baron Olivier, was an English actor and director. He was born on May 22, 1907, in the English town of Dorking. Olivier came from a family of French Huguenot …

Jul 16, 2023 · Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier was an English actor and director who dominated the British stage in the 20th century. He worked in films throughout his life.

Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier, OM (IPA: /ˈlɒɹəns əˈlɪvieɪ/; May 22, 1907 – July 11, 1989) was an Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA and Emmy -winning English actor, director, …

A biography and filmography of Laurence Olivier, the award-winning actor, director, and producer, who is regarded by many as the greatest English-speaking actor of the twentieth century.

He and his contemporaries Ralph Richardson and John Gielgud made up a trio of male actors who dominated the British stage of the mid-20th century. He also worked in films throughout …