Laurence Olivier
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Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

Active - 1930 - 2007  |   Born - May 22, 1907 in Dorking, Surrey, England  |   Died - Jul 11, 1989   |   Genres - Drama, War, Historical Film

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Tony Awards

Year Title Category Won/Nominated
1958 Actor (Dramatic) Nominated

National Board of Review

Year Title Category Won/Nominated
1939 Best Acting Won
1978 The Boys from Brazil Best Actor Won
1946 Henry V Best Actor Won

Golden Globe Awards

Year Title Category Won/Nominated
1983 Cecil B. DeMille Award Won
1980 A Little Romance Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Nominated
1949 Hamlet Actor in a Leading Role Won
1973 Sleuth Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama Nominated
1961 Spartacus Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama Nominated
1977 Marathon Man Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Won

BAFTA Film Awards

Year Title Category Won/Nominated
1976 Academy Fellowship Won
1961 The Entertainer Best British Actor Nominated
1958 The Prince and the Showgirl Best British Actor Nominated
1960 The Devil's Disciple Best British Actor Nominated
1953 Carrie Best British Actor Nominated
1956 Richard III Best British Actor Won
1970 Oh! What A Lovely War Best Supporting Actor Won
1974 Sleuth Best Actor Nominated
1963 Term of Trial Best British Actor Nominated

Academy Awards

Year Title Category Won/Nominated
1978 Honorary Award Won
1939 Wuthering Heights Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Nominated
1948 Hamlet Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Won
1948 Hamlet Best Achievement in Directing Nominated
1960 The Entertainer Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Nominated
1965 Othello Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Nominated
1978 The Boys from Brazil Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Nominated
1946 Henry V Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Nominated
1946 Henry V Special Award Won
1940 Rebecca Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Nominated
1956 Richard III Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Nominated
1972 Sleuth Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Nominated
1976 Marathon Man Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role Nominated