Laurence Olivier

Summary

Laurence Olivier is a human^[1]. Born in Dorking^[2], he… he died in West Sussex^[3]. He worked as a film actor^[4], theatrical director^[5], film director^[6], politician^[7], and film producer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.2% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,888 views/month, #2,024 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Dorking^[2], Laurence Olivier…
• Laurence Olivier died in West Sussex^[3].
• Burial took place at Westminster Abbey^[10].
• Laurence Olivier's father was Gerald Kerr Olivier^[11].
• Laurence Olivier's mother was Agnes Louise Crookenden^[12].
• Among Laurence Olivier's spouses was Jill Esmond^[13].
• Laurence Olivier was married to Vivien Leigh^[14].
• Among Laurence Olivier's spouses was Joan Plowright^[15].
• A child of Laurence Olivier was Tamsin Olivier^[16].
• A child of Laurence Olivier was Simon Tarquin Olivier^[17].
• A child of Laurence Olivier was Richard Olivier^[18].
• A child of Laurence Olivier was Julie-Kate Olivier^[19].
• Laurence Olivier held citizenship in United Kingdom^[20].
• Laurence Olivier's professions included film actor^[4].
• Laurence Olivier's professions included theatrical director^[5].
• Laurence Olivier's professions included film director^[6].
• Laurence Olivier worked as a politician^[7].
• Laurence Olivier's professions included film producer^[8].
• Laurence Olivier's professions included screenwriter^[21].
• Laurence Olivier held the position of member of the House of Lords^[22].
• Laurence Olivier was educated at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama^[23].
• Laurence Olivier's education included a stint at St Edward's School^[24].
• Laurence Olivier received the BAFTA Fellowship^[25].
• Laurence Olivier received the Academy Award for Best Actor^[26].
• Laurence Olivier received the Albert Medal^[27].

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Origins and Family

Laurence Olivier was born in Dorking^[2]. His father was Gerald Kerr Olivier^[11]. His mother was Agnes Louise Crookenden^[12].

Education

Educated at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama^[23], a drama school^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1906^[30] and St Edward's School^[24], a school^[31], in United Kingdom^[32], founded in 1863^[33], headquartered in Oxford^[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor^[4], theatrical director^[5], film director^[6], politician^[7], film producer^[8], and screenwriter^[21]. Laurence Olivier held the position of member of the House of Lords^[22].

Recognition

Awards received include BAFTA Fellowship^[25], an honorary award^[35], in United Kingdom^[36], founded in 1971^[37]; Academy Award for Best Actor^[26], an award for best leading actor^[38], in United States^[39], founded in 1929^[40]; Albert Medal^[27], a medallion^[41], in United Kingdom^[42], founded in 1864^[43]; Academy Honorary Award^[44], an Academy Awards^[45], in United States^[46], founded in 1928^[47]; Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role^[48], a Golden Globe Awards^[49], founded in 1943^[50]; and Feltrinelli Prize^[51], a science award^[52], in Italy^[53].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jill Esmond^[13], an actor^[54], 1908–1990^[55], of United Kingdom^[56]; Vivien Leigh^[14], a film actor^[57], 1913–1967^[58], of United Kingdom^[59], awarded the Academy Award for Best Actress^[60]; and Joan Plowright^[15], an actor^[61], 1929–2025^[62], of United Kingdom^[63], awarded the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[64]. Children include Tamsin Olivier^[16], an actor^[65], b. 1963^[66], of United Kingdom^[67]; Simon Tarquin Olivier^[17], b. 1936^[68], of United Kingdom^[69]; Richard Olivier^[18], a screenwriter^[70], b. 1961^[71], of United Kingdom^[72]; and Julie-Kate Olivier^[19], b. 1966^[73], of United Kingdom^[74].

Death and Burial

Laurence Olivier died in West Sussex^[3]. The cause of death was kidney failure^[75]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Laurence Olivier include Laurence Olivier Awards^[76], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical^[77], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor^[78], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role^[79], and Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress^[80].

Why It Matters

Laurence Olivier ranks in the top 0.2% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,888 views/month, #2,024 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[81] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[82]

Entities named for him include Laurence Olivier Awards^[76], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical^[77], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor^[78], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role^[79], and Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress^[80].

FAQs

Where was Laurence Olivier born?

Laurence Olivier's place of birth was Dorking^[2].

Where did Laurence Olivier die?

Laurence Olivier died in West Sussex^[3].

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 film actor^[4], theatrical director^[5], film director^[6], politician^[7], and film producer^[8].

Where did Laurence Olivier go to school?

Laurence Olivier was educated at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama^[23] and St Edward's School^[24].

What awards did Laurence Olivier receive?

Honors received include BAFTA Fellowship^[25], Academy Award for Best Actor^[26], Albert Medal^[27], and Academy Honorary Award^[44].