Laurence Olivier (1907–1989)
Laurence Olivier (1907–1989)
Laurence Olivier (1907–1989)
Laurence Olivier (1907–1989)
Laurence Olivier (1907–1989)
Laurence Olivier (1907–1989)
Laurence Olivier (1907–1989)
Laurence Olivier (1907–1989)
Laurence Olivier (1907–1989)
Laurence Olivier (1907–1989)
Laurence Olivier (1907–1989)
Laurence Olivier (1907–1989)
Laurence Olivier (1907–1989)
Laurence Olivier (1907–1989)
Laurence Olivier (1907–1989)

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The statue depicts Laurence Olivier as Hamlet – one of his most famous roles – holding a sword in one hand. The statue is mounted on a raised plinth raising the statue above eye level. The statue is a commemoration of Lawrence's career as an actor and as a Founding Director of the National Theatre, 1963–1973.
Title

Laurence Olivier (1907–1989)

Date

2007

Medium

bronze & marble

Accession number

SE1_VA_S018

Acquisition method

funded by Laurence Olivier Centenary Statue Appeal

Work type

Statue

Owner

The National Theatre

Custodian

The National Theatre

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

23rd September 2007

Access

at all times

Inscription description

Laurence Olivier O.M., Actor, 1907 - 1989 Baron Olivier of Brighton, Founding Director of the National Theatre, 1963 - 1973.

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Located at

The Queen's Walk, Lambeth

SE1 8XT

Located on the Southbank Riverside opposite the National Theatre.