Olivier, Laurence 1907-1989
Overview
| Works: | 1,789 works in 5,966 publications in 18 languages and 90,735 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Television adaptations History Historical films Biography Romance films War films Television mini-series Action and adventure films |
| Roles: | Actor, Narrator, Director, Performer, Producer, Author, Adapter, pre, Restager , Scenarist, pmn, Costume designer, Other, Contributor, dir, Interviewee, Speaker, Editor, Author of introduction, fmd, Commentator, Production personnel, Singer, Honoree, Film editor, Artist, Recipient, Author of screenplay, wpr |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Laurence Olivier
- Confessions of an actor : an autobiography by Laurence Olivier( Book )
- On acting by Laurence Olivier( Book )
- Laurence Olivier : a biography by Donald Spoto( Book )
- Laurence Olivier by Anthony Holden( Book )
- Olivier by Terry Coleman( Book )
- Vivien : the life of Vivien Leigh by Alexander Walker( Book )
- Laurence Olivier by John Cottrell( Book )
- Laurence Olivier by Foster Hirsch( Book )
- Olivier by Philip Ziegler( Book )
- Olivier by Logan Gourlay( Book )
- Olivier by Francis Beckett( )
- Sir Larry : the life of Laurence Olivier by Thomas Kiernan( Book )
- Love scene : the story of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh by Jesse L Lasky( Book )
- The real life of Laurence Olivier by Roger Lewis( Book )
- The Oliviers, a biography by Felix Barker( Book )
- Laurence Olivier by Melvyn Bragg( Book )
- Olivier : the complete career by Robert Tanitch( Book )
- Laurence Olivier and the art of film making by Dale Silviria( Book )
- My father Laurence Olivier by Tarquin Olivier( Book )
- Laurence Olivier, theater and cinema by Robert L Daniels( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Laurence Olivier
Rebecca by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
)
181 editions published between 1940 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 3,360 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young bride is brought by her new husband to his manor house in England. There she finds that the memory of her husband's first wife haunts her, and she tries to discover the secret of that mysterious woman's death
181 editions published between 1940 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 3,360 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young bride is brought by her new husband to his manor house in England. There she finds that the memory of her husband's first wife haunts her, and she tries to discover the secret of that mysterious woman's death
Hamlet by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
183 editions published between 1948 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 3,252 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The classic version of Shakespeare's Hamlet, the towering tragedy of the Danish prince who feigns madness to trap his father's murderer
183 editions published between 1948 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 3,252 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The classic version of Shakespeare's Hamlet, the towering tragedy of the Danish prince who feigns madness to trap his father's murderer
Richard III by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
175 editions published between 1950 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 2,943 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Richard III: Begins by recapitulating the final scene of Henry IV, Part III with Edward IV being crowned king. In the background of the celebration, Richard jealously views the proceedings. Soon afterwards, Edward IV is murdered, drowned in a vat of wine. Richard becomes king and, after proceeding with a succession of intrigues and duplicities, he finds his kingdom in dire peril, set upon by Henry Tudor and mustering a final defense for his realm at the Battle of Bosworth. An immortal tale of lust, murder, treachery and the ruthless pursuit of power
175 editions published between 1950 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 2,943 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Richard III: Begins by recapitulating the final scene of Henry IV, Part III with Edward IV being crowned king. In the background of the celebration, Richard jealously views the proceedings. Soon afterwards, Edward IV is murdered, drowned in a vat of wine. Richard becomes king and, after proceeding with a succession of intrigues and duplicities, he finds his kingdom in dire peril, set upon by Henry Tudor and mustering a final defense for his realm at the Battle of Bosworth. An immortal tale of lust, murder, treachery and the ruthless pursuit of power
Spartacus by
Stanley Kubrick(
Visual
)
209 editions published between 1959 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 2,797 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Spartacus is the bold gladiator slave who leads a massive slave revolt against Imperial Rome in this epic true account of man's eternal struggle for freedom
209 editions published between 1959 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 2,797 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Spartacus is the bold gladiator slave who leads a massive slave revolt against Imperial Rome in this epic true account of man's eternal struggle for freedom
Henry V by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
149 editions published between 1944 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 2,161 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Adaptation of Shakespeare's patriotic historical drama that celebrates the English nation and the greatness of its King. Includes medieval battle sequences with a recreation of the Battle of Agincourt
149 editions published between 1944 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 2,161 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Adaptation of Shakespeare's patriotic historical drama that celebrates the English nation and the greatness of its King. Includes medieval battle sequences with a recreation of the Battle of Agincourt
King Lear by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
96 editions published between 1980 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,106 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Produced by Granada Television in their Manchester studios for transmission by the then fledgling Channel Four, this video production of King Lear is the timeless tale of avarice and lust for power in which a foolish king descends into madness after he divides his vast kingdom between two of his three daughters based on their flattery of him, unleashing a conspiracy of greed and cruelty and bringing tragic consequences for all
96 editions published between 1980 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,106 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Produced by Granada Television in their Manchester studios for transmission by the then fledgling Channel Four, this video production of King Lear is the timeless tale of avarice and lust for power in which a foolish king descends into madness after he divides his vast kingdom between two of his three daughters based on their flattery of him, unleashing a conspiracy of greed and cruelty and bringing tragic consequences for all
Wuthering Heights by
William Wyler(
Visual
)
109 editions published between 1939 and 2017 in 10 languages and held by 2,094 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The acclaimed masterpiece based on Emily Brontë's novel. Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon star as Heathcliff and Cathy whose tortured love affair is doomed to a tragic end
109 editions published between 1939 and 2017 in 10 languages and held by 2,094 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The acclaimed masterpiece based on Emily Brontë's novel. Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon star as Heathcliff and Cathy whose tortured love affair is doomed to a tragic end
Romeo and Juliet by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 2000 and 2017 in English and held by 1,995 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the Franco Zefferelli production of Shakespeare's tragedy about two teenagers who fall in love, encounter opposition from their families, and take their lives
3 editions published between 2000 and 2017 in English and held by 1,995 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the Franco Zefferelli production of Shakespeare's tragedy about two teenagers who fall in love, encounter opposition from their families, and take their lives
Clash of the titans by
Louis Leterrier(
Visual
)
36 editions published between 1981 and 2013 in English and held by 1,788 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Perseus goes on a quest to battle both Medusa and the Kraken monster to save the Princess Andromeda
36 editions published between 1981 and 2013 in English and held by 1,788 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Perseus goes on a quest to battle both Medusa and the Kraken monster to save the Princess Andromeda
A bridge too far by
Richard Attenborough(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1977 and 2014 in English and held by 1,786 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dramatic recreation of an Allied airdrop behind German lines in Holland, and the subsequent disastrous Battle of Arnhem
23 editions published between 1977 and 2014 in English and held by 1,786 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dramatic recreation of an Allied airdrop behind German lines in Holland, and the subsequent disastrous Battle of Arnhem
Pride and prejudice, or, First impressions by
Simon Langton(
Visual
)
72 editions published between 1940 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,487 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the five Bennet sisters living in early 19th century England. Their mother is scheming to make prestigious marriages for them. Focuses on Elizabeth Bennet, who mistakenly finds the rich Mr. Darcy an oaf, even as he sets all the other fair maidens' hearts aflutter
72 editions published between 1940 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,487 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the five Bennet sisters living in early 19th century England. Their mother is scheming to make prestigious marriages for them. Focuses on Elizabeth Bennet, who mistakenly finds the rich Mr. Darcy an oaf, even as he sets all the other fair maidens' hearts aflutter
Jesus of Nazareth by
Franco Zeffirelli(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 1977 and 2015 in English and French and held by 1,350 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A film depicting the life of Christ from birth through resurrection
25 editions published between 1977 and 2015 in English and French and held by 1,350 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A film depicting the life of Christ from birth through resurrection
Marathon Man by
John Schlesinger(
Visual
)
90 editions published between 1976 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 1,254 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Hoffman plays the likeable Columbia graduate student and marathon runner of the title, unwittingly trapped in a terrifying drama revolving around a murderous Nazi fugitive"--Container
90 editions published between 1976 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 1,254 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Hoffman plays the likeable Columbia graduate student and marathon runner of the title, unwittingly trapped in a terrifying drama revolving around a murderous Nazi fugitive"--Container
The world at war(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 2004 and 2014 in English and held by 1,157 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An extraordinary collection of newsreel, propaganda, and home-movie footage drawn from the archives of 18 nations, including color close-ups of Adolf Hitler taken by his mistress, that present an unvarnished perspective of the war's pivotal events. Penetrating interviews with eyewitness participants - from Hitler's secretary to Alger Hiss to ordinary citizens who stood outside the battle lines - and spine-tingling, first-hand accounts to an already unforgettable experience."--Container
8 editions published between 2004 and 2014 in English and held by 1,157 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An extraordinary collection of newsreel, propaganda, and home-movie footage drawn from the archives of 18 nations, including color close-ups of Adolf Hitler taken by his mistress, that present an unvarnished perspective of the war's pivotal events. Penetrating interviews with eyewitness participants - from Hitler's secretary to Alger Hiss to ordinary citizens who stood outside the battle lines - and spine-tingling, first-hand accounts to an already unforgettable experience."--Container
William Shakespeare's As you like it by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
110 editions published between 1900 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 1,107 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Film adaptation of Shakespeare's well known comedy. A pastoral romance set in the Forest of Arden in medieval France, this story is full of kindliness, good fellowship, and goodwill. Although shortened from the original, this version is considered an honest interpretation of the play, with no modern day additions
110 editions published between 1900 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 1,107 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Film adaptation of Shakespeare's well known comedy. A pastoral romance set in the Forest of Arden in medieval France, this story is full of kindliness, good fellowship, and goodwill. Although shortened from the original, this version is considered an honest interpretation of the play, with no modern day additions
Sky Captain and the world of tomorrow by
Kerry Conran(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in English and Chinese and held by 1,022 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An aviator and a reporter attempt to save the world from destruction by flying robots
9 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in English and Chinese and held by 1,022 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An aviator and a reporter attempt to save the world from destruction by flying robots
Three sisters by
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov(
Visual
)
39 editions published between 1970 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,012 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nearly a thousand miles away from their beloved Moscow, three sisters live in virtual exile. Olga attemps to support her family and home that is the sole legacy from their late father. Masha finds relief from an empty marriage by being involved with a passionate young colonel. Irina wills herself to return the affections of an ardent suitor in the hope that he will whisk her off to the city. Sift through the debris of their shattered dreams on the eve of the social and political upheaval that will transform Russia forever
39 editions published between 1970 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,012 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nearly a thousand miles away from their beloved Moscow, three sisters live in virtual exile. Olga attemps to support her family and home that is the sole legacy from their late father. Masha finds relief from an empty marriage by being involved with a passionate young colonel. Irina wills herself to return the affections of an ardent suitor in the hope that he will whisk her off to the city. Sift through the debris of their shattered dreams on the eve of the social and political upheaval that will transform Russia forever
The Battle of Britain by
Guy Hamilton(
Visual
)
28 editions published between 1969 and 2014 in English and held by 978 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the greatest air battle of WWII, Harry Andrews, Michael Caine and Sir Laurence Olivier take to the skies to fend off the German invasion of England
28 editions published between 1969 and 2014 in English and held by 978 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the greatest air battle of WWII, Harry Andrews, Michael Caine and Sir Laurence Olivier take to the skies to fend off the German invasion of England
Othello by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Visual
)
43 editions published between 1964 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 977 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Desdemona defies her father to marry the Moor of Venice, the mighty warrior, Othello. Iago is determined to bring about the downfall of Othello's new favorite, Cassio, and destroy Othello in the process, by casting aspersions on Othello's new bride
43 editions published between 1964 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 977 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Desdemona defies her father to marry the Moor of Venice, the mighty warrior, Othello. Iago is determined to bring about the downfall of Othello's new favorite, Cassio, and destroy Othello in the process, by casting aspersions on Othello's new bride
Spartacus(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1960 and 2001 in English and held by 925 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dramatized account of the slave uprising led by laborer-turned-gladiator Spartacus, against the combined forces of the late Roman Republic. After escaping from a gladiator training ground, Spartacus convinces his fellow escapees to join him in an attempt to free all Roman slaves, and becomes the head of a massive revolt that threatens to overwhelm the power of Rome
7 editions published between 1960 and 2001 in English and held by 925 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dramatized account of the slave uprising led by laborer-turned-gladiator Spartacus, against the combined forces of the late Roman Republic. After escaping from a gladiator training ground, Spartacus convinces his fellow escapees to join him in an attempt to free all Roman slaves, and becomes the head of a massive revolt that threatens to overwhelm the power of Rome
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Related Identities
- Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Bibliographic antecedent Author
- Gielgud, John 1904-2000 Interviewee Narrator Performer Commentator Actor
- Simmons, Jean 1929-2010 Performer Actor
- Isaacs, Jeremy 1932- Production personnel Producer Author of screenplay Author
- Thames Television, ltd
- Criterion Collection (Firm) Distributor
- Douglas, Kirk 1916- Costume designer Performer Actor
- Leigh, Vivien 1913-1967 Costume designer Performer Speaker Actor
- Ustinov, Peter Singer Performer Author Actor
- Kubrick, Stanley Performer Restager Director Film editor Author
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Actors Agincourt, Battle of (France : 1415) Arnhem, Battle of (Netherlands : 1944) Austen, Jane, Children of murder victims Courtship Denmark England England--Cornwall (County) England--Yorkshire English drama Families Fathers and daughters Fathers--Death France--Agincourt Gladiators Great Britain Hamlet--(Legendary character) Hamlet (Shakespeare, William) Henry--V,--King of England, Italy--Verona Juliet--(Fictitious character) Kings and rulers Lear,--King of England (Legendary character) Leigh, Vivien, Love Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Married people Mothers and sons Murder Murder victims' families Netherlands--Arnhem Olivier, Laurence, Perseus--(Greek mythological character) Princes Reporters and reporting Revenge Revolutionaries Richard--III,--King of England, Robots Rome (Empire) Romeo--(Fictitious character) Servile Wars (Rome : 135-71 B.C.) Shakespeare, William, Sisters Spartacus, Vendetta World War (1939-1945) Young women
Alternative Names
Kerr, Laurence
Laurence Olivier actor británico
Laurence Olivier aktor brytyjski
Laurence Olivier attore e regista britannico
Laurence Olivier British actor, director and producer
Laurence Olivier Briton nga aktor, direktor ken produser
Laurence Olivier Brits acteur
Laurence Olivier Britse akteur, regisseur en vervaardiger
Laurence Olivier britský herec, režisér a dramatik
Laurence Olivier brytyjski aktor, reżyser, producent
Laurence Olivier comédien, metteur en scène, directeur de théâtre, réalisateur et scénariste britannique
Laurence Olivier englischer Regisseur, Theater- und Filmschauspieler
Laurentius Olivier
Lorenss Olivjē
Lourens Olivye
OLIVIER
Olivier, Larry
Olivier, Larry 1907-1989
Olivier Laurence
Olivier, Laurence 1907-1989
Olivier, Laurence Kerr
Olivier, Laurence Kerr 1907-1989
Olivier, Laurence Kerr 1907-1989 Baron Olivier
Olivier, Laurence Kerr 1907- Baron Olivier
Olivier, Laurence Kerr, Baron Olivier, 1907-
Olivier, Laurence Kerr, Baron Olivier 1907-1989
Olivier, Laurence Sir
Olivier, Lawrence 1907-1989
Olivjē, Lorenss, 1907-1989
Olivjē, Lourenss, 1907-1989
Λόρενς Ολίβιε
Лоренс Оливие
Лоренс Оливие британски глумец, режисер и продуцент
Лоренс Оливије
Лорънс Оливие
Лоуренс Оливье
Лоуренс Олів'є
Лоўрэнс Аліўе
Оливье, Лауренс 1907-1989
Оливье Лоренс
Оливье, Лоуренс
Оливье, Лоуренс, 1907-1989
Լոուրենս Օլիվիե
לורנס אוליבייה
لارنس الیویه
لورنس أوليفيه
لۆرنس ئۆلیڤیە
লরন্স অলিভিয়ে ব্রিটিশ অভিনেতা, পরিচালক ও প্রযোজক
ลอเรนซ์ โอลิวีเอร์
ლორენს ოლივიე
로런스 올리비에
올리비에, 로렌스 1907-1989
올리비에, 로렌스 커 1907-1989
オリヴィエ, ローレンス
ローレンス・オリヴィエ
劳伦斯·奥利维尔
羅蘭士奧利花
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Spanish (61)
German (42)
French (35)
Italian (19)
Chinese (14)
Multiple languages (11)
Japanese (6)
Portuguese (3)
Hungarian (3)
Slovenian (2)
Korean (2)
Czech (2)
Croatian (1)
Polish (1)
Greek, Modern (1)
Hebrew (1)
Finnish (1)
Spanish (61)
German (42)
French (35)
Italian (19)
Chinese (14)
Multiple languages (11)
Japanese (6)
Portuguese (3)
Hungarian (3)
Slovenian (2)
Korean (2)
Czech (2)
Croatian (1)
Polish (1)
Greek, Modern (1)
Hebrew (1)
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