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  1. Laurence Olivier (1907–1989) was an English actor who, along with his contemporaries Ralph Richardson 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.

  2. Jun 23, 2024 · Laurence Olivier, a towering figure of the British stage and screen, acclaimed in his lifetime as the greatest English-speaking actor of the 20th century. He was the first member of his profession to be elevated to a life peerage, and he won three Academy Awards.

  3. The reviewer for The Guardian thought the performances were good, and wrote that Olivier "on the screen as on the stage, achieves the tour de force of bringing Archie Rice ... to life". For his performance, Olivier was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. [202]

  4. Sir Laurence gives his view on the differences between stagecraft and screencraft.Date aired - 1/24/1973 - Sir Laurence Olivier#LaurenceOlivier #DickCavettFo...

  5. Apr 14, 2021 · Laurence Olivier was one of the most acclaimed actors of the 20th century, known for his roles in numerous Shakespeare productions on stage and screen.

  6. Jan 6, 2017 · Perhaps one of the most influential and famous stage and screen actors of the 20th Century was a man by the name of Laurence Olivier. Trained in Shakespearean arts, the man would go on to become one of the most captivating and interesting performance artists in all of Britain for many years.

  7. Laurence Olivier (1907–1989) was an English actor who, along with his contemporaries Ralph Richardson 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.