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Laurence Olivier

voc, 1907-1989 GB
Spoken Word and Soundtrack
A.k.a. Laurence Kerr Olivier

Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier of Brighton, Kt, OM (/ˈlɒrəns kɜːr ɒˈlɪvieɪ/; 22 May 1907 – 11 July 1989) was an English actor who, along with his contemporaries Ralph Richardson and John Gielgud, dominated the British stage of the mid-20th century. He also worked in films throughout his career, playing more than fifty cinema roles. Late in his career, he had considerable success in television roles.

     
Genres
  • Spoken Word
  • Soundtrack
  • Classical
Popular Tracks   
Hamlet - Churchyard Scene on Legendary Scenes from Shakespeare by Richard Burton, Laurence Olivier & Sir John Gielgud
The Country of the Blind by H. G. Wells on Tales of Suspense by Laurence Olivier, Nelson Olmsted & Herbert Marshall
Theatre Royal: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde on The Ultimate Radio Collection by Laurence Olivier
Henry V - Scenes from the film (1994 Digital Remaster): The Globe Theatre on Walton: Henry V - Scenes from the film, and other film music by William Walton
Once More Into the Breach - from Henry V on Great Speeches from Shakespeare by Various Artists
Now is the winter of our discontent (from Richard III, Act 1 Scene 1) on Great Shakespeare Speeches - Olivier, Burton, Welles by Various Artists
A Christmas Carol (1953) on The Best Of Classic Christmas Radio Shows by Various Artists
Henry V - Scenes from the film (1994 Digital Remaster): London, 1600 [with chorus] - on Walton: Henry V - Scenes from the film, and other film music by William Walton
Once more unto the breach (from Henry V, Act 3 Scene 1) on Great Shakespeare Speeches - Olivier, Burton, Welles by Various Artists
Henry V - Scenes from the film (1994 Digital Remaster): Prologue (Chorus): 'O for a muse of fire' on Walton: Henry V - Scenes from the film, and other film music by William Walton

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Discography



Title Artist Year Type
A Christmas CarolLaurence Olivier2015Album
Charles Dickens' A Christmas CarolLaurence Olivier2001Album
6 Fairy Tales By Hans Christian AndersenHans Christian Andersen Read By Laurence Olivier, Michael Redgrave, Ginger Rogers, John Gielgud, Gordon Whelan And Boris Karloff1997Album
The Theme From 'Time' The MusicalLaurence Olivier1985Single
The BibleLaurence Olivier1975Album
The Bible Vol 1Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Laurence Olivier1974Album
The Bible Vol 2Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Laurence Olivier1974Album
The Lord Is My Shepherd (Sir Laurence Olivier Reads The Psalms From The Old Testament With Music From The Holy Land)Laurence Olivier1973Album
The Living Bible Volume 9. Thy Kingdom Is DividedLaurence Olivier1967Album
Love for LoveWilliam Congreve, Laurence Olivier, Lynn Redgrave, Colin Blakely, Robert Lang, Geraldine McEwan, Miles Malleson, John Stride, The National Theatre of Great Britain1966Album
Othello (Highlights)Laurence Olivier1964Album
OthelloLaurence Olivier1964Album
Uncle VanyaLaurence Olivier, Anton Chekhov1963Album
The Suicide Club / The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. HydeLaurence Olivier1958Album
Richard III (Highlights)Laurence Olivier, William Shakespeare1955Album
In Scenes From Shakespreare's Hamlet And Henry VLaurence Olivier1955Album
Richard IIILaurence Olivier, William Shakespeare1955Album
On The Death Of King GeorgeLaurence Olivier1952Album
To Be Or Not To Be / O That This Too Too Solid FleshLaurence Olivier1949Album
HamletLaurence Olivier1948Album
HamletLaurence Olivier1948Album
Henry VLaurence Olivier1947Album
Henry VLaurence Olivier, Sir William Walton, Philharmonia Orchestra1947Album
The Living Bible (Sir Laurence Olivier Reads From The Old Testament)Laurence OlivierAlbum
The Lord Is My Shepherd (Sir Laurence Olivier Reads The Psalms From The Old Testament With Music From The Holy Land)Laurence OlivierAlbum
The Bible - Demonstration RecordLaurence OlivierSingle
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