Laurence Olivier
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Summary
Laurence Olivier was born in Dorking[1]. He died in West Sussex[2]. He worked as a film actor[3], theatrical director[4], film director[5], politician[6], and film producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.2% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67,686 views/month, #2,024 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Steyning[9]
- Place of burial: Westminster Abbey[10]
- Father: Gerald Kerr Olivier[11]
- Mother: Agnes Louise Crookenden[12]
- Spouse: Jill Esmond[13], Vivien Leigh[14], Joan Plowright[15]
- Child: Tamsin Olivier[16], Simon Tarquin Olivier[17], Richard Olivier[18], Julie-Kate Olivier[19]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[20]
- Occupation: screenwriter[21], character actor[22], stage actor[23], television actor[24], actor[25], director[26], dramaturge[27], producer[28], film screenwriter[29], theatre manager[30], musician[31], writer[32]
- Position held: member of the House of Lords[33]
- Educated at: Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[34], St Edward's School[35]
- Award received: BAFTA Fellowship[36], Academy Award for Best Actor[37], Albert Medal[38], Academy Honorary Award[39], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role[40], Feltrinelli Prize[41], Sonning Prize[42], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award[43], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor[44], National Board of Review Award for Best Film[45], Knight Bachelor[46], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[47], Order of Merit[48], Officer of the Legion of Honour[49]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[50]
- Sex or gender: male[51]
- Noble title: baron[52]
- Genre: Shakespearean comedy[53]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[54]
- Commons category: Laurence Olivier[55]
- Archives at: National Library of Wales[56]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Laurence Olivier include Laurence Olivier Awards[57], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor[58], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical[59], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress[60], and Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[61].
Why It Matters
Laurence Olivier has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
Entities named for him include Laurence Olivier Awards[57], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor[58], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical[59], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress[60], and Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[61].
FAQs
Where was Laurence Olivier born?
Laurence Olivier was born in Dorking[1].
Where did Laurence Olivier die?
Laurence Olivier died in West Sussex[2].
Who were Laurence Olivier's parents?
Laurence Olivier's father was Gerald Kerr Olivier[11]. Laurence Olivier's mother was Agnes Louise Crookenden[12].
Who was Laurence Olivier married to?
Laurence Olivier's spouses include Jill Esmond[13], Vivien Leigh[14], and Joan Plowright[15].
What did Laurence Olivier do for work?
Laurence Olivier worked as a film actor[3], theatrical director[4], film director[5], politician[6], and film producer[7].
Where did Laurence Olivier go to school?
Laurence Olivier was educated at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[34] and St Edward's School[35].
What awards did Laurence Olivier receive?
Honors received include BAFTA Fellowship[36], Academy Award for Best Actor[37], Albert Medal[38], and Academy Honorary Award[39].