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Laurence Olivier

Born:
May 22, 1907 in Dorking, Surrey, England
Occupation:
Actor
Birth name:
Laurence Kerr Olivier
Biography:
Laurence Olivier -- Sir Laurence after 1947, Lord Laurence after 1970 -- has been variously lauded as the greatest Shakespearean interpreter of the 20th century, the greatest classical actor of the era, and the greatest actor of his generation. Although his career took a rather desperate turn toward...Read More

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