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.
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Laurence Olivier
Awards & Nominations
View All AwardsMajor awards verified (BAFTA, Oscars)
Complete Award Details 13 Major
| 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 β 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 β 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 |
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.
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.
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Laurence Olivier has 10 films released between 1939 and 2004.