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Laurence Olivier December 1961 Arriving at Brighton Nursing Home where his wife
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Laurence Olivier December 1961 Arriving at Brighton Nursing Home where his wife
Laurence Olivier December 1961
Arriving at Brighton Nursing Home where his wife Joan Plowright had just given birth to a baby boy.
Laurence Olivier (Later, Lord Olivier.) Born Dorking, Surrey, 22nd May, 1907.Married three times, to Jill Esmond, Vivien Leigh (1940-1960 div.) and Joan Plowwright. 1930- film debut in " too many crooks" Series of roles in classic and modern plays on the London stage brought great critical acclaim over the years. Produced and directed plays at the Old Viv in particular. 1941-44, served in Fleet Air Arm, mainly in entertainment capacity, 1944-49, director of the Old Vic Company; 1945- directed first film, the hugely patriotic, " Henry V" ; 1965-73- Director of the emerging National Theatre. In total Olivier received nine Academy Award nominations and one Best Actor award for Hamlet in 1948, not to mention numerous other awards. Knighted- 1947. Made a peer- 1970 (the first actor to be given this distinction.
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Laurence Olivier, the legendary actor and director, captured in a heartwarming moment as he arrives at Brighton Nursing Home in December 1961. His beloved wife Joan Plowright had just given birth to their baby boy, filling their lives with joy and excitement. Born on May 22nd, 1907 in Dorking, Surrey, Laurence Olivier's talent knew no bounds. Throughout his illustrious career, he married three times - Jill Esmond, Vivien Leigh (1940-1960), and finally Joan Plowright. He made his film debut in 1930 with "Too Many Crooks" but it was his remarkable performances on the London stage that garnered him immense critical acclaim. Not only an exceptional actor but also a skilled producer and director, Olivier left an indelible mark on both stage and screen. From directing plays at the Old Vic to serving in the Fleet Air Arm during World War II for entertainment purposes and later becoming the director of the National Theatre from 1965 to 1973. Olivier's extraordinary talent earned him nine Academy Award nominations throughout his career. In 1948, he won Best Actor for his iconic portrayal of Hamlet. Knighted in 1947 and subsequently made a peer in 1970 – making history as the first actor to receive such an honor. This print captures Laurence Olivier's personal triumphs alongside his professional achievements – forever immortalizing one of cinema's greatest legends.
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