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Laurence Olivier

Bio: Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier, OM (22 May 1907 – 11 July 1989) was an English actor and director who, along with his contemporaries Ralph Richardson, Peggy Ashcroft and John Gielgud, dominated the British stage of the mid-20th century. He also worked in films throughout his career, playing more than fifty cinema roles

Born: Wed, May 22 1907

Birthplace: Dorking, Surrey, England, UK

Death: Tue, Jul 11 1989

Laurence Olivier is 82 years old

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The Bannfoot Ferry

Laurence Olivier would have been no older than 82 in The Bannfoot Ferry as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 22 2024

Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story

Laurence Olivier would have been no older than 82 in Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 2023

Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony

Laurence Olivier would have been no older than 82 in Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 2021

Vivien Leigh, autant en emporte le vent

Laurence Olivier would have been no older than 82 in Vivien Leigh, autant en emporte le vent as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 03 2020

Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood

Laurence Olivier would have been no older than 82 in Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 2018

Nothing Like a Dame

Laurence Olivier would have been no older than 82 in Nothing Like a Dame as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 02 2018

And the Oscar Goes To...

Laurence Olivier would have been no older than 82 in And the Oscar Goes To... as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 2014

Discovering Hamlet

Laurence Olivier would have been no older than 82 in Discovering Hamlet as 'Hamlet (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 2011

Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff

Laurence Olivier would have been no older than 82 in Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 05 2010

Jornal Português (1938-1951)

Laurence Olivier would have been no older than 82 in Jornal Português (1938-1951) as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 12 2005

Revisiting Brideshead

Laurence Olivier would have been no older than 82 in Revisiting Brideshead as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 2005

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

Laurence Olivier would have been no older than 82 in Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow as 'Dr. Totenkopf (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 2004

The Kid Stays in the Picture

Laurence Olivier would have been no older than 82 in The Kid Stays in the Picture as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 2002

Larry & Vivien: The Oliviers in Love

Laurence Olivier would have been no older than 82 in Larry & Vivien: The Oliviers in Love as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 13 2001

Sir John Mills' Moving Memories

Laurence Olivier would have been no older than 82 in Sir John Mills' Moving Memories as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 2000

The Filth and the Fury

Laurence Olivier would have been no older than 82 in The Filth and the Fury as 'Richard III (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 29 2000

Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood

Laurence Olivier would have been no older than 82 in Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 23 1999

The South Bank Show: Noël Coward

Laurence Olivier would have been no older than 82 in The South Bank Show: Noël Coward as 'Self (archival footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1992

Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker

Laurence Olivier would have been no older than 82 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker as 'Superintendent Newhouse (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 28 1991

Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond

Laurence Olivier would have been no older than 82 in Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 22 1990

War Requiem

Laurence Olivier was 81 in War Requiem as 'The Old Soldier'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 06 1989

The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind

Laurence Olivier was 81 in The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1988

Gregory Peck: His Own Man

Laurence Olivier was 80 in Gregory Peck: His Own Man as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 08 1988

Directed by William Wyler

Laurence Olivier was 78 in Directed by William Wyler as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1986

Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend

Laurence Olivier was 78 in Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend as 'Self (from The Prince and the Showgirl [1957]) (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1986

Wild Geese II

Laurence Olivier was 78 in Wild Geese II as 'Rudolf Hess'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1985

Night of 100 Stars II

Laurence Olivier was 77 in Night of 100 Stars II as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985

To Be Hamlet

Laurence Olivier was 77 in To Be Hamlet as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 19 1985

The Bounty

Laurence Olivier was 76 in The Bounty as 'Admiral Hood'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 04 1984

A Voyage Round My Father

Laurence Olivier was 76 in A Voyage Round My Father as 'Clifford Mortimer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 1984

The Ebony Tower

Laurence Olivier was 76 in The Ebony Tower as 'Henry Breasley'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1984

A Talent for Murder

Laurence Olivier was 76 in A Talent for Murder as 'Dr. Anthony Wainwright'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 19 1983

The Jigsaw Man

Laurence Olivier was 76 in The Jigsaw Man as 'Adm. Sir Gerald Scaith'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 1983

Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson

Laurence Olivier was 76 in Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson as 'Joe Halpern'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 23 1983

King Lear

Laurence Olivier was 75 in King Lear as 'King Lear'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 03 1983

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

Laurence Olivier was 75 in Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1983

Clash of the Titans

Laurence Olivier was 74 in Clash of the Titans as 'Zeus'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1981

Inchon

Laurence Olivier was 73 in Inchon as 'Gen. Douglas MacArthur'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 04 1981

At the Haunted End of the Day

Laurence Olivier was 73 in At the Haunted End of the Day as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1981

The Jazz Singer

Laurence Olivier was 73 in The Jazz Singer as 'Cantor Rabinovitch'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1980

Dracula

Laurence Olivier was 72 in Dracula as 'Prof. Abraham Van Helsing'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1979

A Little Romance

Laurence Olivier was 71 in A Little Romance as 'Julius'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 1979

The Boys from Brazil

Laurence Olivier was 71 in The Boys from Brazil as 'Ezra Lieberman'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 1978

The Betsy

Laurence Olivier was 70 in The Betsy as 'Loren Hardeman'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 02 1978

Daphne Laureola

Laurence Olivier was 70 in Daphne Laureola as 'Sir Joseph'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 15 1978

Saturday, Sunday, Monday

Laurence Olivier was 70 in Saturday, Sunday, Monday as 'Antonio'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978

Come Back, Little Sheba

Laurence Olivier was 70 in Come Back, Little Sheba as 'Doc Delaney'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1977

A Bridge Too Far

Laurence Olivier was 70 in A Bridge Too Far as 'Dr. Jan Spaander'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 1977

Jesus of Nazareth

Laurence Olivier was 69 in Jesus of Nazareth as 'Nicodemus'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 27 1977

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Laurence Olivier was 69 in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof as 'Big Daddy'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 06 1976

The Seven-Per-Cent Solution

Laurence Olivier was 69 in The Seven-Per-Cent Solution as 'Professor James Moriarty'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 24 1976

The Gentleman Tramp

Laurence Olivier was 69 in The Gentleman Tramp as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 10 1976

Marathon Man

Laurence Olivier was 69 in Marathon Man as 'Szell'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1976

The Magic of Hollywood... Is the Magic of People

Laurence Olivier was 69 in The Magic of Hollywood... Is the Magic of People as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1976

The Collection

Laurence Olivier was 68 in The Collection as 'Harry'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976

Love Among the Ruins

Laurence Olivier was 67 in Love Among the Ruins as 'Sir Arthur Glanville-Jones'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 06 1975

The Rehearsal

Laurence Olivier was 66 in The Rehearsal as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974

The Merchant of Venice

Laurence Olivier was 66 in The Merchant of Venice as 'Shylock'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 07 1973

Long Day's Journey Into Night

Laurence Olivier was 65 in Long Day's Journey Into Night as 'James Tyrone Sr.'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 1973

Sleuth

Laurence Olivier was 65 in Sleuth as 'Andrew Wyke'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 10 1972

Lady Caroline Lamb

Laurence Olivier was 65 in Lady Caroline Lamb as 'Duke of Wellington'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1972

Nicholas and Alexandra

Laurence Olivier was 64 in Nicholas and Alexandra as 'Count Witte'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 29 1971

Tree of Life

Laurence Olivier was 63 in Tree of Life as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1971

Three Sisters

Laurence Olivier was 62 in Three Sisters as 'Dr. Ivan Chebutikin'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1970

David Copperfield

Laurence Olivier was 62 in David Copperfield as 'Mr. Creakle'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1969

Battle of Britain

Laurence Olivier was 62 in Battle of Britain as 'Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 15 1969

Oh! What a Lovely War

Laurence Olivier was 61 in Oh! What a Lovely War as 'Field Marshal Sir John French'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 10 1969

Male of the Species

Laurence Olivier was 61 in Male of the Species as 'Presenter'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 03 1969

The Dance of Death

Laurence Olivier was 61 in The Dance of Death as 'Edgar'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969

The Shoes of the Fisherman

Laurence Olivier was 61 in The Shoes of the Fisherman as 'Piotr Ilyich Kamenev'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 14 1968

Romeo and Juliet

Laurence Olivier was 60 in Romeo and Juliet as 'Narrator (voice) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 02 1968

Great Acting: Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier was 59 in Great Acting: Laurence Olivier as 'Self - Interviewee'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1966

Khartoum

Laurence Olivier was 59 in Khartoum as 'Mahdi'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 09 1966

Othello

Laurence Olivier was 58 in Othello as 'Othello'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1965

Bunny Lake Is Missing

Laurence Olivier was 58 in Bunny Lake Is Missing as 'Supt. Newhouse'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 03 1965

Olivier Talks About Othello

Laurence Olivier was 57 in Olivier Talks About Othello as 'Self - Host'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1965

Uncle Vanya

Laurence Olivier was 56 in Uncle Vanya as 'Dr. Astrov'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 20 1963

The Power and the Glory

Laurence Olivier was 56 in The Power and the Glory as 'Priest'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1963

Term of Trial

Laurence Olivier was 55 in Term of Trial as 'Graham Weir'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 16 1962

Hollywood: The Selznick Years

Laurence Olivier was 54 in Hollywood: The Selznick Years as 'Maxim de Winter (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1961

Spartacus

Laurence Olivier was 53 in Spartacus as 'Marcus Licinius Crassus'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 13 1960

The Entertainer

Laurence Olivier was 53 in The Entertainer as 'Archie Rice'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 25 1960

The Moon and Sixpence

Laurence Olivier was 52 in The Moon and Sixpence as 'Charles Strickland'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1959

The Devil's Disciple

Laurence Olivier was 52 in The Devil's Disciple as 'Gen. Burgoyne'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 20 1959

The Prince and the Showgirl

Laurence Olivier was 50 in The Prince and the Showgirl as 'The Regent'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 13 1957

Richard III

Laurence Olivier was 48 in Richard III as 'Richard III'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 1955

The Beggar's Opera

Laurence Olivier was 46 in The Beggar's Opera as 'MacHeath'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 24 1953

A Queen Is Crowned

Laurence Olivier was 46 in A Queen Is Crowned as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 02 1953

The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci

Laurence Olivier was 45 in The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1953

Carrie

Laurence Olivier was 45 in Carrie as 'George Hurstwood'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 17 1952

The Magic Box

Laurence Olivier was 44 in The Magic Box as 'Police Constable 94-B'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952

Hamlet

Laurence Olivier was 41 in Hamlet as 'Hamlet - Prince of Denmark / Voice of Ghost'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1948

Henry V

Laurence Olivier was 37 in Henry V as 'King Henry'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 1944

This Happy Breed

Laurence Olivier was 37 in This Happy Breed as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 28 1944

The Volunteer

Laurence Olivier was 36 in The Volunteer as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 10 1944

The Demi-Paradise

Laurence Olivier was 36 in The Demi-Paradise as 'Ivan Kouznetsoff'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 1943

Malta G.C.

Laurence Olivier was 34 in Malta G.C. as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1942

49th Parallel

Laurence Olivier was 34 in 49th Parallel as 'Johnnie, the Trapper'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 24 1941

That Hamilton Woman

Laurence Olivier was 33 in That Hamilton Woman as 'Lord Horatio Nelson'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 1941

Words for Battle

Laurence Olivier was 33 in Words for Battle as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 1941

Cavalcade of the Academy Awards

Laurence Olivier was 33 in Cavalcade of the Academy Awards as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 31 1940

Pride and Prejudice

Laurence Olivier was 33 in Pride and Prejudice as 'Mr. Darcy'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1940

Hollywood: Style Center of the World

Laurence Olivier was 33 in Hollywood: Style Center of the World as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 29 1940

Rebecca

Laurence Olivier was 32 in Rebecca as 'Maxim de Winter'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 23 1940

21 Days Together

Laurence Olivier was 32 in 21 Days Together as 'Larry Durrant'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 07 1940

Wuthering Heights

Laurence Olivier was 31 in Wuthering Heights as 'Heathcliff'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1939

Q Planes

Laurence Olivier was 31 in Q Planes as 'Tony McVane'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 21 1939

The Divorce of Lady X

Laurence Olivier was 30 in The Divorce of Lady X as 'Everard Logan'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 15 1938

Fire Over England

Laurence Olivier was 29 in Fire Over England as 'Michael Ingolby'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1937

The Conquest of the Air

Laurence Olivier was 29 in The Conquest of the Air as 'Vincent Lunardi'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1936

As You Like It

Laurence Olivier was 29 in As You Like It as 'Orlando'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 02 1936

Moscow Nights

Laurence Olivier was 28 in Moscow Nights as 'Captain Ivan Ignatoff'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 05 1935

No Funny Business

Laurence Olivier was 25 in No Funny Business as 'Clive Dering'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 30 1933

Perfect Understanding

Laurence Olivier was 25 in Perfect Understanding as 'Nicholas Randall'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 15 1933

Westward Passage

Laurence Olivier was 25 in Westward Passage as 'Nicholas 'Nick' Allen'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 27 1932

The Yellow Ticket

Laurence Olivier was 24 in The Yellow Ticket as 'Julian Rolfe'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1931

Friends and Lovers

Laurence Olivier was 24 in Friends and Lovers as 'Lieutenant Ned Nichols'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 03 1931

Potiphar's Wife

Laurence Olivier was 23 in Potiphar's Wife as 'Straker'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 28 1931

Too Many Crooks

Laurence Olivier was 23 in Too Many Crooks as 'The Boy'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1930

The Temporary Widow

Laurence Olivier was 23 in The Temporary Widow as 'Peter Bille'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 13 1930

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Iconic Couples

Laurence Olivier would have been no older than 82 in Iconic Couples as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 04 2015

Talking Pictures

Laurence Olivier would have been no older than 82 in Talking Pictures as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 05 2013

Lost Empires

Laurence Olivier was 79+ in Lost Empires as 'Harry Burrard'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 24 1986

Peter the Great

Laurence Olivier was 78+ in Peter the Great as 'King William III of Orange'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 02 1986

The Last Days of Pompeii

Laurence Olivier was 76+ in The Last Days of Pompeii as 'Gaius'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 06 1984

Wagner

Laurence Olivier was 76+ in Wagner as 'Pfeuffer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1983

Brideshead Revisited

Laurence Olivier was 74+ in Brideshead Revisited as 'Alexander Flyte, Lord Marchmain'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 12 1981

Jesus of Nazareth

Laurence Olivier was 69+ in Jesus of Nazareth as 'Nicodemus'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 1977

Laurence Olivier Presents

Laurence Olivier was 69+ in Laurence Olivier Presents as 'Big Daddy, Antonio, Doc Delaney, Sir Joseph'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 05 1976

The World at War

Laurence Olivier was 66+ in The World at War as 'Narrator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 31 1973

Great Performances

Laurence Olivier was 63+ in Great Performances as 'Harry, Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971

Male of the Species

Laurence Olivier was 61+ in Male of the Species as 'Self - Presenter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 01 1969

The Dick Cavett Show

Laurence Olivier was 61+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968

Omnibus

Laurence Olivier was 60+ in Omnibus as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 13 1967

The Carol Burnett Show

Laurence Olivier was 60+ in The Carol Burnett Show as 'Self - Audience Member'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967

ABC Stage 67

Laurence Olivier was 59+ in ABC Stage 67 as 'Self, Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1966

The Mike Douglas Show

Laurence Olivier was 54+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

Tony Awards

Laurence Olivier was 48+ in Tony Awards as 'Self, Self - Recipient'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956

The Oscars

Laurence Olivier was 45+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953

The Ed Sullivan Show

Laurence Olivier was 41+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948

Golden Globe Awards

Laurence Olivier was 36+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Winner, Self - Nominee, Self - Cecil B. DeMille Award Recipient'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944