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1907 – 1989Laurence Olivier (1907-1989)Died 11 July 1989, aged 82Laurence Olivier was an English actor and director widely regarded as one of the greatest performers of the twentieth century. He was celebrated for both Shakespearean stage roles and films such as Hamlet, which he also directed. He received numerous Academy Awards and a life peerage for his contributions to theatre.