Sir Lord Laurence Olivier OM
(1907-1989)
actor, Knight Bachelor (from 1947), 1st Baron Olivier (from 1971), and Order of Merit recipient (from 1981)
Commemorated on 5 plaques
Laurence Olivier, Baron Olivier of Brighton O.M. actor 1907-1989 lived here 1961-1979
4-5 Royal Crescent, Brighton, United Kingdom where they lived (1961-1979)
Laurence Olivier actor 1907-1989 was born here
26 Wathen Road, Dorking, United Kingdom where they was born (1907)
Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House. This magnificent theatre opened in 1878 its transformative renovation in 2005-2008 included the creation of the Howard Assembly Room as an inspiring performance venue. Stars who have appeared here include: Henry Irving Sarah Bernhardt, Marie Lloyd, Laurence Olivier, Julie Andrews, Margot Fonteyn, Frankie Vaughan, John Tomlinson and Josephine Barstow. In 1978 it became the home of Opera North. Architects: George Corson and James Watson.
46 New Briggate LS1 6NZ, Leeds, United Kingdom where they performed
St James's Theatre On this site stood the St James's Theatre, demolished in 1957 despite an epic campaign of protest led by Vivien Leigh and Sir Laurence Olivier. George Alexander, manager from 1890 - 1918, staged both Oscar Wilde's "Lady Windermere's Fan" and "The Importance of Being Earnest" for the first time. A joint venture by the City of Westminster and the Society of West End Theatre
23-24 King Street, London, United Kingdom where they was
Sir John Gielgud 1904-2000 Dame Elizabeth Taylor 1932-2011 Lawrence Olivier 1907-1989 Fabulous people who dined here. The Barn's Larder, Little London
The Barn's Larder, 38 Little London, Chichester, United Kingdom where they dined