Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier, OM (22 May 1907 – 11 July 1989) was an English actor and director who, along with his contemporaries Ralph Richardson, Peggy Ashcroft and John Gielgud, dominated ...

Joan Plowright met the love of her life in husband Laurence Olivier. Their marriage was a tale of two thespians since they met in the theatre. Against all odds, with two decades between them in age, ...

In search of something good to read? USA TODAY's Barbara VanDenburgh scopes out the shelves for this week’s hottest new book releases. All books are on sale Tuesday. 1. "Truly, Madly: Vivien Leigh, ...

It seems only fitting that the love affair between two of Britain's greatest actors started in the theatre. It was in 1956 when the late Joan Plowright (who has died aged 95) first clocked eyes on the ...

LOS ANGELES — The title of the book begins on the back cover with the bold red letters: O L I. On the spine is another letter, V. The front cover continues with I E R, under a photo of a brooding, ...

Late in Stephen Galloway’s “Truly, Madly,” a workmanlike and ultimately sorrowful dual biography of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh, comes an anecdote that could stand as a fractal representation of ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. LONDON (AP) — Award-winning British actor ...

Joan and Laurence were married until he died in 1989. Learn all about the late Baron and Baroness’ marriage. Joan Plowright ...