Laurence Olivier

Hollywood's Theatrical Knight

Black and white portrait of Laurence Olivier by Kate Westworth

Laurence Olivier was one of the most celebrated stage actors of the 20th century, an extraordinary movie actor and later a successful TV actor. He revolutionised how to portray Shakespearean characters, brought his thespian verve onto the screen and became known together with wife Vivien Leigh for bringing British elegance and acting onto Hollywood’s glamorous red carpets. 

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