Olivier, Laurence 1907-1989
Overview
| Works: | 2,183 works in 6,506 publications in 18 languages and 90,233 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Biography History Television adaptations Historical films Romance films Autobiographies War films Thrillers (Motion pictures) |
| Roles: | Actor, Narrator, Performer, Director, Author, Producer, Adapter, pre, Other, Restager , Scenarist, Author of screenplay, pmn, Costume designer, Contributor, Author of introduction, Film editor, dir, Editor, Interviewee, Commentator, Speaker, fmd, Honoree, Singer, Production personnel, wpr, Artist, Recipient, Bibliographic antecedent |
| 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 )
- Laurence Olivier by John Cottrell( Book )
- Vivien : the life of Vivien Leigh by Alexander Walker( Book )
- Olivier by Philip Ziegler( Book )
- Laurence Olivier by Foster Hirsch( Book )
- Olivier by Francis Beckett( )
- Olivier by Logan Gourlay( Book )
- 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 Oliviers, a biography by Felix Barker( Book )
- The real life of Laurence Olivier by Roger Lewis( Book )
- Laurence Olivier by Melvyn Bragg( Book )
- Laurence Olivier and the art of film making by Dale Silviria( Book )
- Olivier : the complete career by Robert Tanitch( Book )
- Olivier by Anthony Holden( Book )
- My father Laurence Olivier by Tarquin Olivier( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Laurence Olivier
Richard III by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
175 editions published between 1950 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 2,891 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 2018 in 5 languages and held by 2,891 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
Rebecca by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
)
182 editions published between 1940 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 2,748 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A vacationing young lady meets, falls in love with, and marries handsome and wealthy widower Maxim de Winter. He takes his new bride home to his estate, Manderley. But the new Mrs. de Winter finds her married life dominated by the sinister, almost spectral influence of Maxim's late wife, Rebecca, who still rules from beyond the grave
182 editions published between 1940 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 2,748 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A vacationing young lady meets, falls in love with, and marries handsome and wealthy widower Maxim de Winter. He takes his new bride home to his estate, Manderley. But the new Mrs. de Winter finds her married life dominated by the sinister, almost spectral influence of Maxim's late wife, Rebecca, who still rules from beyond the grave
Spartacus by
Stanley Kubrick(
Visual
)
191 editions published between 1959 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 2,712 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
191 editions published between 1959 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 2,712 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
Wuthering Heights by
William Wyler(
Visual
)
99 editions published between 1939 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 2,012 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
99 editions published between 1939 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 2,012 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
King Lear by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
88 editions published between 1980 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,958 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
88 editions published between 1980 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,958 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
Romeo and Juliet by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 2000 and 2017 in English and held by 1,887 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
2 editions published between 2000 and 2017 in English and held by 1,887 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
A bridge too far by
Richard Attenborough(
Visual
)
29 editions published between 1977 and 2014 in English and held by 1,753 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dramatic recreation of an Allied airdrop behind German lines in Holland, and the subsequent disastrous Battle of Arnhem
29 editions published between 1977 and 2014 in English and held by 1,753 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dramatic recreation of an Allied airdrop behind German lines in Holland, and the subsequent disastrous Battle of Arnhem
Clash of the Titans by
Desmond Davis(
Visual
)
39 editions published between 1981 and 2013 in English and held by 1,726 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Perseus goes on a quest to battle both Medusa and the Kraken monster to save the Princess Andromeda
39 editions published between 1981 and 2013 in English and held by 1,726 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Perseus goes on a quest to battle both Medusa and the Kraken monster to save the Princess Andromeda
Hamlet by
Laurence Olivier(
Visual
)
13 editions published between 2000 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 1,658 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
13 editions published between 2000 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 1,658 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
Pride and prejudice by
Jane Austen(
Visual
)
77 editions published between 1940 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,448 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
77 editions published between 1940 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,448 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
Hamlet by
Laurence Olivier(
Visual
)
193 editions published between 1948 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 1,447 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Performance of Shakespeare's Hamlet
193 editions published between 1948 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 1,447 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Performance of Shakespeare's Hamlet
Jesus of Nazareth by
Franco Zeffirelli(
Visual
)
28 editions published between 1977 and 2016 in English and French and held by 1,384 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A film depicting the life of Christ from birth through resurrection
28 editions published between 1977 and 2016 in English and French and held by 1,384 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A film depicting the life of Christ from birth through resurrection
Marathon Man by
John Schlesinger(
Visual
)
83 editions published between 1976 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,279 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
83 editions published between 1976 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,279 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
)
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 1,040 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
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 1,040 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
Sky Captain and the world of tomorrow by
Kerry Conran(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,010 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An aviator and a reporter attempt to save the world from destruction by flying robots
12 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,010 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An aviator and a reporter attempt to save the world from destruction by flying robots
The Battle of Britain by
Guy Hamilton(
Visual
)
30 editions published between 1969 and 2014 in English and held by 970 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the aerial combat battle of WWII, in which the Royal Air Force held off the German Luftwaffe
30 editions published between 1969 and 2014 in English and held by 970 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the aerial combat battle of WWII, in which the Royal Air Force held off the German Luftwaffe
Othello by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Visual
)
39 editions published between 1964 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 960 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
39 editions published between 1964 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 960 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 926 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 926 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
The boys from Brazil by
Franklin J Schaffner(
Visual
)
58 editions published between 1978 and 2018 in English and German and held by 926 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A band of Nazi leaders, escaped from postwar Germany, scheme to return to power. Their plans to dominate the world are based on a bizarre biological experiment undertaken by Josef Mengele
58 editions published between 1978 and 2018 in English and German and held by 926 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A band of Nazi leaders, escaped from postwar Germany, scheme to return to power. Their plans to dominate the world are based on a bizarre biological experiment undertaken by Josef Mengele
Three sisters by
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 1970 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 847 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
10 editions published between 1970 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 847 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
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Related Identities
- Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Bibliographic antecedent Other Author Creator
- Isaacs, Jeremy 1932- Production personnel Producer Director Author of screenplay Author
- Walton, William 1902-1983 Other Performer Musician Cinematographer Conductor Author Composer
- Thames Television, ltd
- Gielgud, John 1904-2000 Other Interviewee Narrator Performer Actor
- Criterion Collection (Firm) Distributor
- Simmons, Jean 1929-2010 Other Performer Actor
- Richardson, Ralph Sir 1902-1983 Other Performer Director Actor
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Producer
- Douglas, Kirk 1916- Other Costume designer Performer Actor
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Acting Actors Andromeda,--Princess, daughter of Cepheus, King of Ethiopia (Mythological character) Arnhem, Battle of (Netherlands : 1944) Britain, Battle of (Great Britain : 1940) Denmark Edward--IV,--King of England, England England--Cornwall (County) England--Yorkshire Families Film adaptations Ghost plays Gladiators Great Britain Hamlet--(Legendary character) Inheritance and succession Italy--Verona Jesus Christ Juliet--(Fictitious character) Kings and rulers Lear,--King of England (Legendary character) Leigh, Vivien, Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Married people Melancholy Mothers and sons Murder 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) Ryan, Cornelius Servile Wars (Rome : 135-71 B.C.) Shakespeare, William, Sisters Slave insurrections Spartacus, United States Vendetta World War (1939-1945) Zeus--(Greek deity)
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Alternative Names
Kerr, Laurence
Laurence Olivier actor británico
Laurence Olivier aktor brytyjski
Laurence Olivier attore e regista britannico
Laurence Olivier baron Olivier of Brighton
Laurence Olivier British actor, director and producer
Laurence Olivier britisk skuespiller og regissør
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 brittisk skådespelare, filmregissör och filmproducent
Laurence Olivier brytyjski aktor, reżyser, producent
Laurence Olivier comédien, metteur en scène, directeur de théâtre, réalisateur et scénariste britannique
Laurence Olivier englesche Schauspiller
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-
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 Kerr baron Olivier of Brighton
Olivier Laurence Olivier baron
Olivier Laurence sir
Olivier, Lawrence 1907-1989
Olivjē, Lorenss, 1907-1989
Olivjē, Lourenss, 1907-1989
Sir Laurence Olivier
Λόρενς Ολίβιε
Лоренс Оливие
Лоренс Оливие британски глумец, режисер и продуцент
Лоренс Оливије
Лорънс Оливие
Лоуренс Оливье
Лоуренс Олів'є
Лоўрэнс Аліўе
Оливье Л.
Оливье, Лауренс 1907-1989
Оливье Лоренс
Оливье Лоуренс
Оливье, Лоуренс, 1907-1989
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לורנס אוליבייה
لارنس الیویه
لارنس الیویه هنرپیشه و کارگردان انگلیسی
لورنس أوليفيه
لورنس أوليفيه ممثل مسرح وأفلام إنجليزي
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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