Laurence Olivier Biography

Laurence Kerr Olivier is lauded as one of the leading Shakespeare interpreters of the 20th century. He was not only a good actor but also a director and producer. Since childhood, he had a wide-ranging exposure to the performing arts. He could verbalize William Shakespeare’s lines with a natural fluency as if he were living that character that very moment. He was one of the finest actors to ever grace the British stage. He was honored for his notable contribution to the entertainment industry. He possessed a multi-dimensional persona, reflecting several facets of acting. He had a booming stage career with almost 120 roles and appeared in nearly 60 films. He was also a part of more than 15 television productions, all of which were huge hits. Although he was based mostly in England, he made various noteworthy Hollywood films. No matter which country has produced his films, he will always continue to be an international star whose proficiency blends in various shades of acting. Despite being honored with the membership of the ‘House of the Lords’ for his services to the theatre, he was always ‘Larry’ for his friends and colleagues.