Laurence Olivier: a life

Laurence Olivier: a life

Laurence Olivier: a life

October 24, 1982

A multi-award winning biography covering the life and career of legendary screen and stage actor/director Laurence Olivier.

stage

acting

20th century

shakespearean star

Last Updated: November 10, 2025

Cast

Laurence Olivier as Self

Laurence Olivier

Self

Ralph Richardson as Self

Ralph Richardson

Self

John Gielgud as Self

John Gielgud

Self

Vivien Leigh as Self ( Archive footage )

Vivien Leigh

Self ( Archive footage )

William Wyler as Self

William Wyler

Self

Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Self

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Self

John Osborne

Self

Joan Plowright as Self

Joan Plowright

Self

Jill Esmond as Self ( Archive footage)

Jill Esmond

Self ( Archive footage)

Melvyn Bragg as Self (Interviewer )

Melvyn Bragg

Self (Interviewer )

Peggy Ashcroft as Self

Peggy Ashcroft

Self

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