Laurence Olivier

Born May 22, 1907· Dorking, Surrey, England, UK

† Died July 11, 1989

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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. Late in his career, he had considerable success in television roles. Hi…

Known for

Filmography

Rebecca

Maxim de Winter

Jesus of Nazareth

Jesus of Nazareth1977

Sleuth

Spartacus

Marcus Licinius Crassus

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet1968

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

A Bridge Too Far

A Bridge Too Far1977

Dr. Jan Spaander

Marathon Man

Marathon Man1976

Dr. Christian Szell

Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights1939

Clash of the Titans

Clash of the Titans1981

The Bounty

Battle of Britain

Battle of Britain1969

Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding

Also behind the camera

The films and series they directed.