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Actor · Film director
Laurence Olivier
English actor and director (1907 to 1989)
Laurence Olivier was born on May 22, 1907 and died on July 11, 1989, aged 82.
- Born
- May 22, 1907, Dorking
- Died
- July 11, 1989
- Zodiac sign
- Gemini
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Actor, Film director
Official links: Official website (laurenceolivier.com) · Wikipedia
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Laurence’s birthday, by the numbers
- Laurence Olivier was born on a Wednesday.
- Laurence Olivier would have turned 119 in 2026.
- Half birthday: November 22. Birthstone: Emerald.
- Laurence Olivier belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
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Frequently asked questions
When was Laurence Olivier born?
Laurence Olivier was born on May 22, 1907 and died on July 11, 1989, aged 82.
What is Laurence Olivier’s zodiac sign?
Gemini, born May 22.
Does Laurence Olivier have an official website?
Yes: laurenceolivier.com.