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Portrait of Sir Laurence Olivier (1907-1989) by #867246

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Portrait of Sir Laurence Olivier (1907-1989) by #867246
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He is an actor who many consider to be the greatest in the English-speaking world during the twentieth century. Though Sir Laurence Olivier was based mostly in England, he made a significant number of Hollywood films. He was nominated for Academy Awards as either an actor, producer or director twelve times, winning twice, while also being honored with two special Oscars. In his long and versatile career, Olivier appeared in more than 120 stage roles, nearly 60 films and more than 15 television productions. The son of a clergyman, he was well educated, and introduced to the arts at an early age. He made his acting debut at the age of fifteen at the all-boys, All Saints Choir School. He continued playing Shakespearean and other classical roles while in training. Olivier's next big step was joining The Birmingham Repertory company in 1926. He had also acted on Broadway and was recognized by the American film industry. He had his chance at early Hollywood stardom when he played the lead in Yellow Ticket. By the time he made Fire Over England, he was a hot commodity, made even hotter by his well-publicized affair with his costar, the beautiful and talented Vivien Leigh. Tongues wagged wilder than usual because both Olivier and Leigh were married at the time. They later freed themselves in order to marry each other, a union that lasted for more than 20 years. As a sought after actor, Olivier heeded the call to Hollywood again and was considerably more successful. He starred as Heathclifff ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Good overall condition, would benefit from a clean.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:c. 1980</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:United Kingdom</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Bernard Hailstone (1910-1987)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:40</td></tr>

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<tr><td>Title:Portrait of Sir Laurence Olivier (1907-1989) by</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Modern</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Oil on canvas</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Oil on canvas</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:london uk</td></tr>
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