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 Laurence Olivier Quotes
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 Laurence Kerr Olivier , Baron Olivier, OM, KBE (May 22, 1907 – July 11, 1989) was an Oscar winning English actor and director, esteemed by many as the greatest actor of the 20th century. Attributed We used to have actresses trying to become stars;... 
| Name: |
Laurence Olivier | | Birth Date: |
May 22, 1907 | | Death Date: |
July 11, 1989 | | Place of Birth: |
Dorking, England | | Place of Death: |
Amhurst, England | | Nationality: |
English | | Gender: |
Male | | Occupations: |
actor, director |
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 Biography of Laurence Olivier
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Internationally acclaimed for his acting and directing, Laurence Olivier (1907-1989) was often regarded as the supreme actor of his generation. The son of a clergyman, Laurence Olivier was born in Dorking, Surrey, England. His first appearances on the...
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 Olivier, Laurence (1907-1989) Summary
764 words, approx. 3 pagesHailed as the greatest actor of his time, Laurence Olivier reflected the twentieth century definition of the consummate actor. He starred in hundreds of roles on stage and on screen, was fundamental in establishing Great Britain's Royal National... summary from source:
 Laurence Olivier Information
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Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier, OM (IPA: /ˈlɒɹəns əˈlɪvieɪ/; 22 May 1907 – 11 July 1989) was an Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA and Emmy-winning English actor, director, and producer. He is one of the most famous and revered...
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 The Boston Globe Laurence Olivier
07/12/1989: 330 words, approx. 1 pages When the news came yesterday that Laurence Olivier had died at 82, it prompted a flood of memories for many who knew him only as members of an always-admiring audience. They were not just the second-hand memories which occur with the passing of any... summary from source:
The Boston Globe Laurence Olivier's Legacy
07/12/1989: 722 words, approx. 2 pages When Sir Laurence Olivier died yesterday at the age of 82, an era died with him. He not only left behind 58 films, 15 television roles and 121 major theatrical portrayals, he left behind a way of acting. "Olivier thought about everything," said... summary from source:
 AP News Today in history - May 22
5/22/2007: 557 words, approx. 2 pagesToday is Tuesday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2007. There are 223 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:One hundred years ago, on May 22, 1907, actor-director Laurence Olivier was born in Dorking, Surrey, England.On this date:In 1813, composer Richard Wagner was born... summary from source:
greatreporter.com UKTV Profiles: DerekJacobi
10/3/2007: 359 words, approx. 1 pagesBackground Info Derek Jacobi was born in London on 22 October 1938. The son of a secretary and a department store manager, the young Jacobi had a flair for acting and was an active member of his school drama society. He continued performing while studying...
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 Critical Essay by Philip T. Hartung
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Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier evidently thought Terence Rattigan's play, "The Sleeping Prince," worthy of their talents as producers. But Rattigan's thin little comedy, about an American chorus girl who stirs an aging and stodgy Carpathian grand duke into action, although a great hit in London, created little interest in New York. The movie, with a script written by Rattigan, does afford the two leads plenty of opportunity to display their individual abilities and they make... summary from source:
Critical Essay by Rupert Butler
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The coupling of Laurence Olivier and Marilyn Monroe in The Prince and the Showgirl represents one of the shrewdest gimmicks in show-business; the film was guaranteed maximum curiosity value before one foot of it was shot. I found the combination of these two stars irresistible and salute a brave attempt to inject Ruritanian dash into the rather dreary provincialism of so much British Cinema. (p. 21) One has become accustomed over the years to a certain amount of filmed theatre but there comes a time when st... summary from source:
Critical Essay by Penelope Houston
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In directing his first non-Shakespearean film [The Prince and the Showgirl], Laurence Olivier has kept mainly to a stage tempo. Lines are theatrically pointed, pauses held, the pace is muted. This method throws the performances into high relief, and it is inevitably for its playing, its much-publicised union of talents, that the film will be seen. Olivier himself repeats his stage performance, an accomplished exercise in building a sizeable pile of bricks without a great deal of straw…. Mildly entert...
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