What films did Laurence Olivier win an Oscar for?
Academy Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated work |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Best Actor | Othello |
| 1972 | Best Actor | Sleuth |
| 1976 | Best Supporting Actor | Marathon Man |
| 1978 | Best Actor | The Boys from Brazil |
What is the weight of the Oscar statue?
8½ pounds
A Knight Called Oscar Each January, additional new golden statuettes are cast by Polich Tallix fine art foundry in New York’s Hudson Valley. Oscar stands 13½ inches tall and weighs in at a robust 8½ pounds.
Who votes for the Olivier Awards?
The show also included a musical tribute to a theater titan — composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who died last year aged 91. The awards were founded in 1976 and named for the late actor-director Laurence Olivier. Winners are chosen by voting groups of stage professionals and theatergoers.
Who were Laurence Olivier’s wives?
Joan Plowrightm. 1961–1989
Vivien Leighm. 1940–1960Jill Esmondm. 1930–1940
Laurence Olivier/Wife
Did Laurence Olivier serve ww2?
The Oliviers returned to Britain from Hollywood at the beginning of 1940, bent on contributing to the war effort, and Laurence joined the Royal Navy reserves two months later as a sub-lieutenant.
Is the Oscar made of gold?
The statuettes are solid bronze and plated in 24-karat gold. Due to a metal shortage during World War II, Oscars® were made of painted plaster for three years.
Is Vivian Leigh still alive?
July 8, 1967Vivien Leigh / Date of death
Who was Eileen Atkins married to?
Bill Shepherdm. 1978–2016
Julian Gloverm. 1957–1966
Eileen Atkins/Spouse
When were the 2013 Laurence Olivier Awards held?
The 2013 Laurence Olivier Awards were held on Sunday 28 April 2013 at the Royal Opera House, London. The awards were sponsored by MasterCard for the third consecutive year and presented by Hugh Bonneville and Sheridan Smith, with music from the BBC Concert Orchestra.
How many Olivier Awards 2018 did Hamilton win?
The 2018 Olivier Awards were presented at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Sunday night, with Hamilton picking up seven awards. Here is a complete list of the winners ( in bold) and the nominees for the awards. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Where were the Olivier Awards 2022 with Mastercard held?
The Olivier Awards 2022 with Mastercard took place tonight, 10 April, at the Royal Albert Hall. The ceremony was hosted by Jason Manford and broadcast via official media partners ITV and Magic Radio.
What channel was the 2013 Grammy Awards on?
Live coverage of the awards was provided by BBC Radio 2, presented by Ken Bruce and for the first time in over a decade, the awards were televised, with a highlights programme on ITV1 . The nominations were announced on 26 March 2013 in 24 categories.