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Definition of Laurence Olivier
1. Noun. English actor best know for his Shakespearean roles (1907-1989).
Generic synonyms: Actor, Histrion, Player, Role Player, Thespian
Lexicographical Neighbors of Laurence Olivier
Literary usage of Laurence Olivier
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Costa Rica by Stéphane G.-Marceau, Francis Giguere, Yves Seguin (2000)
"Teatro Laurence Olivier Avenida 2, Calle 28 Teatro Laurence Olivier presents
plays and films. The complex also has an art gallery and a cafe. ..."
2. An Almanack for the Year of Our Lord by Joseph Whitaker (1869)
"... and the company opened a repertory season of Shakespearean and otter classic
plays, with Sir Laurence Olivier, Us Director, as producer, ..."
3. Costa Rica by Bruce Conord (2006)
"But it's smart to have a drink or eat at this quiet but popular place under the
Laurence Olivier Theater. (It's next to the Sala Garbo complex, ..."
4. Teaching Adolescent Writers by Kelly Gallagher (2006)
"... performed by Laurence Olivier, Mel Gibson, Chapter 2: Overcoming "The Neglected 'R'"
..."
5. Muhammad Ali & Company by Thomas Hauser (1998)
"And it was here that Big Daddy went into an act worthy of Laurence Olivier.
As fight maven Johnny Bos later noted, "When you get hit in the prover- bials, ..."
6. Adventure Guide to Jamaica by Paris Permenter, John Bigley (2005)
"... including Queen Elizabeth II, Sir Laurence Olivier, Sophia Loren, Elizabeth
Taylor, Alec Guiness, Peter O'Toole and Richard Burton. ..."
7. Black Composers of Southern Africa by Yvonne Huskisson, Sarita Hauptfleisch (1992)
"Nominated best supporting actress for Laurence Olivier Award and received
Obie (American Theatre) Award. Also regaled as sensation, 'next best voice after ..."
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