Olivier

Sir Laurence Olivier was an actor's actor. Dashing and determined, he played nearly every role in existence and became the definitive actor of the twentieth century. In this powerful new biography, acclaimed author Terry Coleman draws on never before seen documents that provide unprecedented insight into the life of our finest actor. This is the first comprehensive account of the man whose own autobiography, written very late in his life, told only a fraction of his saga. In "Olivier," Terry Coleman uncovers the origins of his brilliance and reveals the methods of the century's most fascinating performer.