Laurence Olivier

British-born stage, screen and television actor. His 1948 adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet earned him two Academy Awards (for Best Actor and Best Picture).

English actor and director (1907–1989)

Born	May 22, 1907
Died	July 11, 1989

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Living Bible

by Laurence Olivier First published in 1996 — 12 editions

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Henry V

by Laurence Olivier First published in 1946 — 10 editions
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Confessions of an actor: an autobiography

by Laurence Olivier
First published in 1982 — 8 editions
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On acting

by Laurence Olivier
First published in 1986 — 3 editions
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The real life of Laurence Olivier

by Lewis, Roger, Roger Lewis, and Laurence Olivier First published in 1997 — 2 editions
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The Bible: 36 Biblical Stories & Psalms with Book(s)

by Laurence Olivier First published in 2000 — 2 editions

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23 Favorite Psalms: King James Version

by Laurence Olivier First published in 2000 — 2 editions

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23 Psalms

by Laurence Olivier First published in 1992 — 2 editions

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Churchill in His Own Voice and the Voices of His Contemporaries Roosevelt Truman Eisenhower Chamberlain George VI and Others

by Laurence Olivier and John Gielgud First published in 1960 — 1 edition

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Old Vic: gin palace to national theatre.

by Laurence Olivier First published in 1946 — 1 edition

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What Makes Larry Run?: Interview with Laurence Olivier

by Laurence Olivier First published in 1976 — 1 edition

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Ichi haiyū no kokuhaku: Rōrensu Orivie jiden

by Laurence Olivier First published in 1986 — 1 edition

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ʻAl ha-miśḥaḳ

by Laurence Olivier First published in 1986 — 1 edition

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The Real Life of Laurence Olivier: Paperback Book

by Roger Lewis and Laurence Olivier First published in 2000 — 1 edition

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Bekenntnisse eines Schauspielers

by Laurence Olivier First published in 1988 — 1 edition
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Richard III

by Laurence Olivier 1 edition

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Laurence Olivier's Henry V: release script

by William Shakespeare and Laurence Olivier 1 edition

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In a Dramatic Performance of Bible

by Laurence Olivier First published in 1992 — 1 edition

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Self Portrait Olivier Hpb

by Laurence Olivier First published in 1976 — 1 edition

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A Voyage Round My Father

by Laurence Olivier First published in 1983 — 1 edition

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English actor and director (1907–1989)

Born	May 22, 1907
Died	July 11, 1989

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OLID: OL828239A
GoodReads: 952
ISNI: 0000000121272767
IMDb: nm0000059
Library of Congress Names: n80009712
MusicBrainz: efbc067e-d225-4ec9-93b0-8f012df85ed2
SBN/ICCU (National Library Service of Italy): TSAV225196
VIAF: 34467436
Wikidata: Q55245
Inventaire.io: wd:Q55245

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Sir Laurence Olivier
Laurence Kerr Olivier [birth name]

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