Laurence Olivier
| Born | May 22, 1907 |
| Hometown | Dorking, England |
| Height | 5'10" (1.78m) |
| Spouse | Joan Plowright, Vivien Leigh, Jill Esmond |
| Children | Tamsin Olivier, Julie-Kate Olivier, Simon Tarquin Olivier, Richard Olivier |
| Parents | Gerald Kerr Olivier, Agnes Louise Crookenden |
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Henry V (1944)Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via HBO Max
- Curious about where to watch and stream Henry V (1944) online? You do not need to look any further, we have the right answer for you. Screen and theater legend Laurence Olivier co-wrote, co-produced, directed, and starred in this cinematic adaptation of the Shakespearean play. With the on-screen title The Chronicle History of King Henry […] The post Henry V (1944)Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via HBO Max appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Special | King Lear (1983 TV programme) | Winner |
| 1980 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | A Little Romance | Nominated |
| 1979 | Academy Award | Actor in a Leading Role | The Boys from Brazil (film) | Nominated |
| 1977 | Academy Award | Actor in a Supporting Role | Marathon Man (film) | Nominated |
| 1977 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Marathon Man (film) | Winner |
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Broadway-bound 'Sunset Boulevard' and star Nicole Scherzinger win big at London's Olivier awards
A radical restaging of Hollywood film noir musical “Sunset Boulevard” was the big winner on Sunday at the London stage Olivier Awards, taking seven trophies including best musical revival and best actress for American star Nicole Scherzinger. Scherzinger was rewarded for her performance as fading silver screen star Norma Desmond in a flashy revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Sunset Boulevard,” three decades after the musical’s 1990s debut.
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Olivier Awards To Stream On BritBox International In Australia, Canada And U.S.
The Olivier Awards will be available to stream on Britbox this year, alongside its regular UK broadcast on ITV1. The Olivier Awards will take place on Sunday, April 14, and will be available to American and Canadian audiences on SVOD service Britbox on the same day. Australian audiences will have access to the stream from …
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Billy Dee Williams approves actors using blackface for work: 'Why not? You should do it'
'Star Wars' actor Billy Dee Williams cited Laurence Olivier's performance in 'Othello,' in which he wore dark makeup to portray Shakespeare's Moor of Venice.
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Billy Dee Williams backs actors wearing blackface: ‘Do anything you want to do’
The "Star Wars" actor, 87, gave his take in an interview with Bill Maher on an episode of his podcast.
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Billy Dee Williams Says Blackface Is Fine If You’re An Actor
"If you're an actor, you should do anything you want to do."
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Billy Dee Williams thinks it's fine for actors to wear blackface: 'Why not?'
In a conversation with Bill Maher, Billy Dee Williams argued actors should be able to wear blackface for roles.
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'Star Wars' actor Billy Dee Williams says blackface should be allowed, and that he 'loved' one of its most notorious uses
"Star Wars" actor Billy Dee Williams said actors should be allowed to use blackface, and he loved Laurence Olivier's notorious "Othello" performance.
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Billy Dee Williams says actors should be allowed to wear blackface
Actor Billy Dee Williams has said there is nothing wrong with performers wearing blackface, because “if you’re an actor, you should do anything you want to do.”
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Billy Dee Williams Is Okay with Actors Wearing Blackface: 'You Should Do Anything You Want'
"I refuse to go through life saying to the world, ‘I’m pissed off.’ I’m not gonna be pissed off 24 hours a day," the star said of actors wearing blackface
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Billy Dee Williams On Actors Wearing Blackface: “If You’re An Actor, You Should Do Anything You Want To Do”
Billy Dee Williams is defending actors who want to wear blackface in their performances. The Star Wars actor appeared on Bill Maher’s podcast and recalled Laurence Olivier’s performance in 1965’s Othello, where the actor wore blackface. “When he did ‘Othello,’ I fell out laughing,” Williams said of Olivier on the Club Random podcast. “He stuck …
