Laurence Olivier

Born on May 22, 1907 in Dorking, Surrey, England

Laurence Olivier -- Sir Laurence after 1947, Lord Laurence after 1970 -- has been variously lauded as the greatest Shakespearean interpreter of the 20th century, the greatest classical actor of the era, and the greatest actor of his generation. Read Full Biography

Year	Award	Category	Movie	Result
1979	Hollywood Foreign Press Association	Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture	A Little Romance	Nominated
1978	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences	Best Actor	The Boys From Brazil	Nominated
1978	National Board of Review	Best Actor	The Boys From Brazil	Won
1976	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences	Best Supporting Actor	Marathon Man	Nominated
1976	Hollywood Foreign Press Association	Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture	Marathon Man	Won