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Laurence Olivier

1907 - 1989

Sir Laurence Olivier (1907–1989), as Macbeth, Stratford, 1955
© the artist's estate / Bridgeman Images. Image credit: Royal Shakespeare Company Collection

Sir Laurence Olivier (1907–1989), as Macbeth, Stratford, 1955 1956

Ruskin Spear (1911–1990)

Royal Shakespeare Company Collection

Actor and director

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Artworks of Olivier, Laurence

  • Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier
    Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier Emma Sergeant (b.1959)
    National Portrait Gallery, London
  • Laurence Olivier (1907–1989)
    Laurence Olivier (1907–1989) Peter Lambda (1911–1995)
    National Portrait Gallery, London
  • Laurence Olivier (1907–1989)
    Laurence Olivier (1907–1989) Peter Lambda (1911–1995)
    National Portrait Gallery, London
  • Laurence Olivier (1907–1989)
    Laurence Olivier (1907–1989) Liliane Yauner (active 1979)
    University of Sussex
  • Laurence Olivier (1907–1989)
    Laurence Olivier (1907–1989) Peter Lambda (1911–1995)
    Central School of Speech & Drama
  • Laurence Olivier (1907–1989), as Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'
    Laurence Olivier (1907–1989), as Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex' Irena Sedlecká (1928–2020)
    University of Bristol Theatre Collection
  • Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh
    Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh unknown artist
    National Portrait Gallery, London
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