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Personal Info

Profession
Actor
Gender
Male
Birthday
May 22, 1907
Died
July 11, 1989 (at 82 years old)
Place of Birth
Dorking, Surrey, England, UK
Popularity
2.0
Available Movies
10 released

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Laurence Olivier

Actor Dorking, Surrey, England, UK 3
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Awards & Nominations

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Major awards verified (BAFTA, Oscars)
● 2 Wins
10 Nominations
1x Oscar
Oscars
1 10 nom.
Complete Award Details 13 Major
● 25 Wins
11 Nominations
Other
14 3 nom.
Oscar
1 11 nom.
Emmy
3 0 nom.
BAFTA
3 0 nom.
Golden Globe
2 0 nom.
David di Donatello
2 0 nom.
Year Award Result
1979 Academy Award for Best Actor The Boys from Brazil
1977 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Marathon Man
1973 Academy Award for Best Actor Sleuth
1970 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role Oh! What a Lovely War
1966 Academy Award for Best Actor Othello
1961 Academy Award for Best Actor The Entertainer
1957 Academy Award for Best Actor Richard III
1949 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role Hamlet
1949 Academy Award for Best Actor Hamlet
1949 Academy Award for Best Director Hamlet
1947 Academy Award for Best Actor Henry V
1941 Academy Award for Best Actor Rebecca
1940 Academy Award for Best Actor Wuthering Heights
1988 Feltrinelli Prize
1984 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniser... King Lear
1983 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor Inchon
1982 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a M... Brideshead Revisited
1981 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie A... The Jazz Singer
1979 Academy Honorary Award
1977 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Pictur... Marathon Man
1976 BAFTA Fellowship
1976 Albert Medal
1966 Sonning Prize
1960 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniser... The Moon and Sixpence
1958 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
1947 Academy Honorary Award
1947 Knight Bachelor
- Donaldson Awards
- Order of Merit
- Society of London Theatre Special Award
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
- David di Donatello for best foreign production
- David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor
- British Academy of Film and Television Arts
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- National Board of Review Award for Best Film
Year Award
1970 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role Oh! What a Lovely War
1949 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role Hamlet
1949 Academy Award for Best Actor Hamlet
1988 Feltrinelli Prize
1984 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniser... King Lear
1983 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor Inchon
1982 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a M... Brideshead Revisited
1981 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie A... The Jazz Singer
1979 Academy Honorary Award
1977 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Pictur... Marathon Man
1976 BAFTA Fellowship
1976 Albert Medal
1966 Sonning Prize
1960 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniser... The Moon and Sixpence
1947 Academy Honorary Award
1947 Knight Bachelor
- Donaldson Awards
- Order of Merit
- Society of London Theatre Special Award
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
- David di Donatello for best foreign production
- David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor
- British Academy of Film and Television Arts
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- National Board of Review Award for Best Film
Year Award
1979 Academy Award for Best Actor The Boys from Brazil
1977 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Marathon Man
1973 Academy Award for Best Actor Sleuth
1966 Academy Award for Best Actor Othello
1961 Academy Award for Best Actor The Entertainer
1957 Academy Award for Best Actor Richard III
1949 Academy Award for Best Director Hamlet
1947 Academy Award for Best Actor Henry V
1941 Academy Award for Best Actor Rebecca
1940 Academy Award for Best Actor Wuthering Heights
1958 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
Year Festival Award For Result
1979 Oscars Best Actor The Boys from Brazil Nominated
1977 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Marathon Man Nominated
1973 Oscars Best Actor Sleuth Nominated
1970 BAFTA Best Supporting Actor Oh! What a Lovely War Winner
1966 Oscars Best Actor Othello Nominated
1961 Oscars Best Actor The Entertainer Nominated
1957 Oscars Best Actor Richard III Nominated
1949 Oscars Best Actor Hamlet Winner
1949 Oscars Best Director Hamlet Nominated
1947 Oscars Best Actor Henry V Nominated
1941 Oscars Best Actor Rebecca Nominated
1940 Oscars Best Actor Wuthering Heights Nominated
Year Festival Award For
1970 BAFTA Best Supporting Actor Oh! What a Lovely War
1949 Oscars Best Actor Hamlet
Year Festival Award For
1979 Oscars Best Actor The Boys from Brazil
1977 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Marathon Man
1973 Oscars Best Actor Sleuth
1966 Oscars Best Actor Othello
1961 Oscars Best Actor The Entertainer
1957 Oscars Best Actor Richard III
1949 Oscars Best Director Hamlet
1947 Oscars Best Actor Henry V
1941 Oscars Best Actor Rebecca
1940 Oscars Best Actor Wuthering Heights
Award details source: Wikidata

About Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier was born on 22 May 1907 in Dorking, Surrey, England, UK. Laurence Olivier passed away on 11 July 1989 at the age of 82. Winner of Oscar. We have 10 films with Laurence Olivier available. Among Laurence Olivier's most popular films: Spartacus, A Bridge Too Far, Rebecca, Wuthering Heights, Romeo and Juliet.

Laurence Olivier was a prominent British actor, born on May 22, 1907, in Dorking, Surrey, England. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century, known for his versatility and powerful performances in both classical and contemporary roles. Olivier's film career includes notable works such as Alfred Hitchcock's "Rebecca," where he portrayed Maxim de Winter, and Stanley Kubrick's epic "Spartacus," in which he played the character Crassus. Additionally, he starred in "Sleuth," showcasing his ability to engage audiences in intricate narratives.

Olivier's contributions to the theater and cinema have left an indelible mark on the performing arts. He continued to work in film and theater until his passing on July 11, 1989. His legacy endures through his influential performances and his role in elevating the standards of acting in both mediums.

Best Known Films of Laurence Olivier

Career Statistics - Laurence Olivier

10
Total Credits
66
Years Active
1939 - 2004
7.4
Avg. Movie Rating
2.0
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Actor
10 films
Top Genres
Drama (7) Thriller (4) Mystery (4) Romance (3) Crime (2)

Frequent Co-Stars of Laurence Olivier

Best Movies with Laurence Olivier

A curated selection of their most acclaimed roles.

Laurence Olivier has 10 films released between 1939 and 2004.

Rebecca (1940) 8.1

Rebecca

1940

Maxim de Winter

Spartacus (1960) 7.9

Spartacus

1960

Marcus Licinius Cr...

Sleuth (1972) 7.9

Sleuth

1972

Andrew Wyke

Romeo and Juliet (1968) 7.6

Romeo and Juliet

1968

Narrator (voice) (...

Marathon Man (1976) 7.4

Marathon Man

1976

Dr. Christian Szel...

A Bridge Too Far (1977) 7.4

A Bridge Too Far

1977

Dr. Jan Spaander

Hamlet (1948) 7.5

Hamlet

1948

Hamlet - Prince of...

The Boys from Brazil (1978) 7.0

The Boys from Brazil

1978

Ezra Lieberman

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) 6.1

Sky Captain and the World...

2004

Dr. Totenkopf (arc...