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  Laurence Olivier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Laurence Olivier, as photographed in 1939 by Carl Van Vechten
Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier, OM (May 22, 1907 – July 11, 1989) was an English actor and director, esteemed by many as the greatest actor of the 20th century.
The Laurence Olivier Awards, organised by, were renamed in his honour in 1984.
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 Laurence Olivier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Olivier's biographer Donald Spoto described his first wife Jill Esmond as "a diffident lesbian." They were married in 1930 and had one son, Tarquin, in 1936.
Lord Olivier is interred in the Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey, London, only the second actor to be accorded that honour.
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 The Official Web Site of Sir Laurence Olivier :: About Olivier :: BIOGRAPHY
Though Sir Laurence Olivier was based mostly in England, he made a significant number of Hollywood films.
He was nominated for Academy Awards as either an actor, producer or director twelve times, winning twice, while also being honored with two special Oscars.
He was knighted in 1947, and in 1970 he was made "Baron Olivier of Brighton," for services to the theater, which allowed him to sit in the House of the Lords.
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 Laurence Olivier biography .ms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier, OM (May 22, 1907 - July 11, 1989) was an English actor and director, esteemed by many as the greatest actor of the 20th century.
On July 25, 1930, he married Jill Esmond, whom Olivier biographer Donald Spoto described as "a diffident lesbian." They had one son, Tarquin, and were divorced on January 29, 1940.
Lord Olivier is interred in Westminster Abbey, London, England.
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 Lord Laurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier is widely regarded as this century's consummate English-speaking theatrical actor, a performer who was bedecked with awards and honors and was both knighted and granted a lordship by the British crown.
Olivier was born into a severe, confining religious household, presided over by a cleric who moved his family through a number of parish districts.
From the end of WWII to the early 70s, Olivier made sporadic film appearances, largely owing to his involvement in the administration of London's St. James Theatre in the late 40s and the National Theatre at the Old Vic from 1963 to 1973.
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 Biography for Laurence Olivier   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A PBS documentary on the career of Sir Laurence Olivier broadcast in 1987 covered his first sojourn in Hollywood in the early 1930s with his first wife, Jill Esmond and noted that her star was higher than his at that time.
His oldest son by Jill Esmond, Tarquin Olivier, says in his 1993 memoir "My Father Laurence Olivier" that he was shocked when meeting his father in California in the early 1980s that he was dissatisfied with his career and felt something of a failure.
Olivier cemented his Hollywood reputation with skillful performances in Hitchcock's Rebecca (Oscar-nominated) and Pride and Prejudice (both 1940), and scored with moviegoers across the Atlantic as the male star of That Hamilton Woman opposite Leigh, and then in the all-star war yarn 49th Parallel (both 1941).
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 In the Spotlight ...
The Laurence Olivier Awards are presented by the Society of London Theatre in recognition of distinguished artistic achievement in London theatre.
The Awards are unique because the adjudicating panels include members of the theatre-going public who work alongside experts chosen by the Society for their knowledge and professional experience.
The Bronze Laurence Olivier Award was commissioned by the Society from the sculptor Harry Franchetti and represents the young Olivier as Henry V at the Old Vic in 1937.
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 Laurence Olivier Credits at Classic Movie Stars
Laurenece Olivier was born Laurence Kerr Olivier May 22, 1907 in Dorking, Surrey, England.
Olivier studied at the Central School of Speech Training and Dramatic Arts in London so that he could prepare himself for an acting career.
In England, Olivier found great success and fame when he performed in the John Gielgud's production of "Romeo and Juliet" (playing both Romeo and Mercutio).
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 Winners Podium: Laurence Olivier Theatre Awards Announced
The British theatre industry celebrated one of its most prestigious awards last night as the winners of the Laurence Olivier Awards were announced at the Park Lane Hilton Hotel.
The Awards were established in 1976 as The Society of West End Theatre Awards and became the Laurence Olivier Awards in 1984.
It depicts the young Laurence Olivier as Henry V at The Old Vic theatre in 1937 and was commissioned by the Society of London Theatre from the sculptor Harry Franchetti.
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 Laurence Olivier News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Laurence Olivier directs and stars in this brilliant adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet, son of the king of Denmark, who is summoned home for his father's funeral and his mother's wedding to his uncle.
Dr White said that Laurence Olivier is also to blame for the myth, as he wore a patch in That Hamilton Woman, Alexander Korda s 1941 film about Nelson s affair with Emma Hamilton that is almost as legendary as...
His first important film role was opposite Laurence Olivier in the 1960 s ''The Entertainer.'' In 1964, he played Basil in ''Zorba the Greek'' and two years later acted in ''Georgy Girl'' with Lynn...
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 ninemsn Encarta - Search Results - Laurence Olivier Awards   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Laurence Olivier Awards, annual awards for the best London theatre productions, awarded by the Society of London Theatre.
In 1939 Olivier made his first important film, Wuthering Heights.
In 1944 a film version of Shakespeare's Henry V was released; produced, directed...
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Her first of many Best Actress awards for her portrayal of "Kim", Lea Salonga capped her seventh month on "Miss Saigon" by winning the Best Actress in a Musical Performance Award at the presitigious Laurence Olivier Awards held at the Dominion Theatre on April 8, 1990.
Bagging the first major international acting award won by a Filipino talent abroad, Lea was also has the distinction of being the first Asian ever to have won the much-coveted Olivier Award - regarded as the highlight of every theatrical year in London and the highest recognition one can achieve in English theatre.
The 45th Annual Tony Awards was televised live from the Minskoff Theater and was presented by the League of American Theaters and Producers and the American Theater Wing.
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 2002 Olivier Award Winners Announced
The annual Olivier Awards were presented in London (England) on February 15, 2002 at the Victoria Palace, and were televised by the BBC.
Named after the great, late English actor, Laurence Olivier, the awards are presented by the Society of London Theatre in recognition of distinguished artistic achievement in London theatre.
One thing that is unusal about the Olivier Awards is that members of the theatre-going public, as well as theatre professionals, make up the panel of judges for the awards.
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 London theatre awards Olivier Evening Standand and Critic's Circle theater awards   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The awards are for performances in London during 2004.
The Laurence Olivier Awards are presented annually by The Society of London Theatre (was The Society of West End Theatres).
The Awards are normally presented at a special lunch at the Savoy Theatre (by special invite only).
www.albemarle-london.com /awards/awards.html   (433 words)

  
 Laurence Olivier   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Sir Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier of Brighton, (May 22, 1907 - July 11, 1989) was an English actor and director, esteemed by many as the greatest actor of the 20th century.
On July 25, 1930, he married actress Jill Esmond, whom Olivier biographer Donald Spoto described as "a diffident lesbian." They had one son, Tarquin, and were divorced on January 29, 1940.
He was not notably faithful in those marriages and had extramarital affairs with both men and women: Joan Plowright said "I have always resented the comments that it was I who was the homewrecker of Larry's marriage to Vivien Leigh.
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 Back Stage: National Theatre stars at Oliviers, Critics Circle.(Royal National Theatre)@ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Royal National Theatre won four top awards at the 1997 Laurence Olivier Awards and six drama awards from the Critics Circle.
James Dreyfus won the award for best supporting actor in the National Theatre's premiere of Lady in the Dark.
LONDON--Britain's Royal National Theatre continues to retain its critical standing with four top prizes at the 1997 Laurence Olivier Awards, and six of the...
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 Sir Laurence Olivier
Sir Laurence Olivier and Marilyn MONROE at the Waldorf Astoria Ballroom in NY during a press conference to announce their film THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL.
Review: The Arts: Wars of the stage knights For almost 60 years, Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson and John Gielgud battled fiercely for the title of Greatest Actor of the English-speaking world.
a poisonous embrace; When Vivien Leigh stole Laurence Olivier from his pregnant wife, it was the start of one of the greatest love affairs in showbusiness.
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 London Theatre Guide | Laurence Olivier Awards   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Society of London Theatre is looking for 14 lucky theatre-lovers to serve as the public representatives on the judging panel for the Laurence Olivier Awards.
Established in 1976, the Laurence Olivier Awards are presented annually by the Society of London Theatre, in recognition of excellence in the field of performance, direction, design, playwriting and composition in West End theatre.
The Awards are unique in appointing members of the theatre-going public to serve alongside experts appointed for their knowledge and professional experience.
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 Laurence Olivier Awards 2002   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Both Olivier Awards for Dance which were announced on Friday 15 February, were scooped by two productions presented at Sadler's Wells in 2001.
Mark Morris won the Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance for the Mark Morris Dance Group's season at Sadler's Wells, and Sankai Juku was presented the award for Best New Dance Production for Hibiki.
This award has given me new energy to feed into my latest work which is coming to London next year.
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 Orbital stars at 28th Laurence Olivier Awards - www.etnow.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Theatre sound specialist Orbital was appointed by The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) to design and supply a sophisticated system for the 28th Laurence Olivier Awards, under the stewardship of producer
Awards ceremonies are traditionally very challenging for sound, but as it transpired our team headed by Sebastian Frost, Giles Rowland and freelancer, Keith Barnes, (mixing awards and accompanying Rat Pack band on a Midas Heritage 3000 / dandb Q7 system), excelled themselves."
In picture: Laurence Olivier Awards from FOH position and Keith Barnes with Sebastian Frost.
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 Laurence Olivier at Reel Classics
Olivier's performance as Maxim de Winter, a man tortured by the memories of his dead wife as he tries to begin life anew, earned him another Best Actor nomination.
Olivier actually made many Shakespeare movies throughout his career and they could be his best-known work.
In fact, just a few years earlier in 1944, Olivier produced, directed, edited, starred in, and was even given writing credit for HENRY V. In recognition of his outstanding achievement in bringing this film to the screen, the Academy awarded Olivier an honorary Oscar statuette in 1947.
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 Laurence Olivier Awards Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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 Open Directory - Arts: Performing Arts: Theatre: Awards   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Barrymore Awards - For excellence in theatre for the in Philadelphia area.
Jeff Awards - Given annually by The Joseph Jefferson Awards Committee to honor excellence in professional theatre produced in the immediate Chicago area.
Laurence Olivier Awards - Information on the prestigious theatre awards in the UK, compiled by the organisers, The Society of London Theatre.
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 Playbill News: London's Laurence Olivier Awards to Be Bestowed Feb. 20
The 29th Annual Laurence Olivier Awards, considered British theatre's highest accolades, will be announced Feb. 20 at a ceremony at the London Hilton on Park Lane.
The Laurence Olivier Awards are presented annually by The Society of London Theatre.
Established in 1976, the late Lord Laurence Olivier agreed to have his name associated with the awards in 1984.
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 Laurence Olivier Awards at opensource encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Nominations for the 2005 Laurence Olivier Awards, honoring achievement in theater, opera and dance.2.7...
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 Laurence Olivier Awards -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Laurence Olivier Awards -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
The Laurence Olivier Awards, previously known as The Society of West End Theatre Awards, were renamed in honour of (The people of Great Britain) British actor (Click link for more info and facts about Laurence Olivier, Baron Olivier) Laurence Olivier, Baron Olivier in 1984, having first been established in 1976.
The awards are organised by The Society of West End Theatre in (The capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center) London.
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 Laurence Olivier Awards - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Laurence Olivier Awards - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
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 Laurence Olivier @ Filmbug UK
On July 25, 1930, he married actress Jill Esmond, whom Olivier biographer Donald Spoto described as a diffident lesbian.
He was not notably faithful in his marriages, and had extramarital affairs with both men and women: Joan Plowright said "I have always resented the comments that it was I who was the homewrecker of Larry's marriage to Vivien Leigh.
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