Laurence Olivier
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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 (12,092 views/month, #2,024 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Dorking[2], Laurence Olivier…
- Laurence Olivier died in West Sussex[3].
- Laurence Olivier passed away in Steyning[10].
- Laurence Olivier is buried at Westminster Abbey[11].
- Laurence Olivier's father was Gerald Kerr Olivier[12].
- Laurence Olivier's mother was Agnes Louise Crookenden[13].
- Laurence Olivier was married to Jill Esmond[14].
- Among Laurence Olivier's spouses was Vivien Leigh[15].
- Laurence Olivier was married to Joan Plowright[16].
- A child of Laurence Olivier was Tamsin Olivier[17].
- A child of Laurence Olivier was Simon Tarquin Olivier[18].
- A child of Laurence Olivier was Richard Olivier[19].
- A child of Laurence Olivier was Julie-Kate Olivier[20].
- Laurence Olivier held citizenship in United Kingdom[21].
- Laurence Olivier's professions included film actor[4].
- Laurence Olivier's professions included theatrical director[5].
- Laurence Olivier worked as a film director[6].
- Laurence Olivier's professions included politician[7].
- Laurence Olivier's professions included film producer[8].
- Laurence Olivier's professions included screenwriter[22].
- Laurence Olivier held the position of member of the House of Lords[23].
- Laurence Olivier's education included a stint at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[24].
- Laurence Olivier was educated at St Edward's School[25].
- Laurence Olivier received the BAFTA Fellowship[26].
- Laurence Olivier received the Academy Award for Best Actor[27].
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Origins and Family
Laurence Olivier was born in Dorking[2]. His father was Gerald Kerr Olivier[12]. His mother was Agnes Louise Crookenden[13].
Education
Educated at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[24], a drama school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1906[30] and St Edward's School[25], 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[22]. Laurence Olivier held the position of member of the House of Lords[23].
Recognition
Awards received include BAFTA Fellowship[26], an honorary award[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1971[37]; Academy Award for Best Actor[27], an award for best leading actor[38], in United States[39], founded in 1929[40]; Albert Medal[41], a medallion[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1864[44]; Academy Honorary Award[45], an Academy Awards[46], in United States[47], founded in 1928[48]; Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role[49], a Golden Globe Awards[50], founded in 1943[51]; and Feltrinelli Prize[52].
Personal Life
Spouses include Jill Esmond[14], an actor[53], 1908–1990[54], of United Kingdom[55]; Vivien Leigh[15], a film actor[56], 1913–1967[57], of United Kingdom[58], awarded the Academy Award for Best Actress[59]; and Joan Plowright[16], an actor[60], 1929–2025[61], of United Kingdom[62], awarded the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[63]. Children include Tamsin Olivier[17], an actor[64], b. 1963[65], of United Kingdom[66]; Simon Tarquin Olivier[18], b. 1936[67], of United Kingdom[68]; Richard Olivier[19], a screenwriter[69], b. 1961[70], of United Kingdom[71]; and Julie-Kate Olivier[20], b. 1966[72], of United Kingdom[73].
Death and Burial
Recorded place of death include West Sussex[3], a ceremonial county of England[74], in United Kingdom[75] and Steyning[10], a town[76], in United Kingdom[77]. Laurence Olivier is buried at Westminster Abbey[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Laurence Olivier include Laurence Olivier Awards[78], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor[79], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical[80], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress[81], and Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[82].
Why It Matters
Laurence Olivier ranks in the top 0.2% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,092 views/month, #2,024 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[83] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[84]
Entities named for him include Laurence Olivier Awards[78], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor[79], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical[80], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress[81], and Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[82].
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[12]. Laurence Olivier's mother was Agnes Louise Crookenden[13].
Who was Laurence Olivier married to?
Laurence Olivier's spouses include Jill Esmond[14], Vivien Leigh[15], and Joan Plowright[16].
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[24] and St Edward's School[25].
What awards did Laurence Olivier receive?
Honors received include BAFTA Fellowship[26], Academy Award for Best Actor[27], Albert Medal[41], and Academy Honorary Award[45].