Names/Olivier/Laurence Olivier
EntertainmentBritish1907 – 1989

Laurence Olivier

Legendary actor, Shakespeare pioneer, founder of National Theatre

Biography

A legendary British actor and director widely considered one of the greatest performers in theatrical and cinematic history, with a career spanning over six decades and pioneering Shakespearean adaptations on film.

Quick Facts
Category

Entertainment

Nationality

British

Born

1907

Died

1989

Thinking about the name

Olivier

French origin

The French and Dutch masculine form of Oliver, Olivier means 'olive tree' and carries literary and artistic prestige. Famous bearers in film and theater have elevated this name's cultural status. It feels sophisticated without pretension, offering European elegance while remaining accessible. In English-speaking contexts, it reads as cosmopolitan and refined.

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