Biography:
Laurence Kerr Olivier was born in Dorking, in Southern England, on May 22, 1907. His family was one with strong religious beliefs. He is known for his outstanding performances of Shakespearean roles that pathed the way for his stardom (Laurence Olivier, 2015).
Despite him living in England, he gave many contributions to the Hollywood film industry. For instance, modern classics such as Wuthering Heights and Marathon Man (Laurence Olivier, 2015). Starring as Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights (1939)“grew into becoming an international matinee idol. Following up with, Rebecca and That Hamilton Woman, starring in Henry V (1944), and Hamlet (1948), winning best film and actor award for Hamlet from the Academy (Official Olivier Biography, 2012). He had appearances in over 100 stage roles, approximately 60 films, and various television shows. These performances triggered nominations for Academy Awards as an actor, producer, or director. He received two Oscar awards and honored with additional two Oscar awards(Laurence Olivier, 2015).
He battled cancer and other illnesses, leading to his death on July 11, 1989. Dying at his place of residence in West Sussex, England.Over a …show more content…
Despite knowing his lines, when Fear and Anxiety consume your mind, and you feel paralyzed before walking the stage. He describes the experience, and relationship with stage fright as one that does begin when you are a vibrant young actor, however, starts to develop as you gain more experience. Stage fright is like the boogeyman, just lurking in the background waiting to jump out at any time. No matter how confident you are, it just waits for the perfect opportunity to cause your MIND to become filled with self -doubt and anxiety. “ Indeed, it’s when we approach the stage without any feeling, whether of fear or excitement, that we should wonder if we have not turned a creative process into a routine activity” (Barron, Montuori, Barron,
Laurence Kerr Olivier was born in Dorking, in Southern England, on May 22, 1907. His family was one with strong religious beliefs. He is known for his outstanding performances of Shakespearean roles that pathed the way for his stardom (Laurence Olivier, 2015).
Despite him living in England, he gave many contributions to the Hollywood film industry. For instance, modern classics such as Wuthering Heights and Marathon Man (Laurence Olivier, 2015). Starring as Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights (1939)“grew into becoming an international matinee idol. Following up with, Rebecca and That Hamilton Woman, starring in Henry V (1944), and Hamlet (1948), winning best film and actor award for Hamlet from the Academy (Official Olivier Biography, 2012). He had appearances in over 100 stage roles, approximately 60 films, and various television shows. These performances triggered nominations for Academy Awards as an actor, producer, or director. He received two Oscar awards and honored with additional two Oscar awards(Laurence Olivier, 2015).
He battled cancer and other illnesses, leading to his death on July 11, 1989. Dying at his place of residence in West Sussex, England.Over a …show more content…
Despite knowing his lines, when Fear and Anxiety consume your mind, and you feel paralyzed before walking the stage. He describes the experience, and relationship with stage fright as one that does begin when you are a vibrant young actor, however, starts to develop as you gain more experience. Stage fright is like the boogeyman, just lurking in the background waiting to jump out at any time. No matter how confident you are, it just waits for the perfect opportunity to cause your MIND to become filled with self -doubt and anxiety. “ Indeed, it’s when we approach the stage without any feeling, whether of fear or excitement, that we should wonder if we have not turned a creative process into a routine activity” (Barron, Montuori, Barron,