Laurence Olivier Is Honoured with a Plaque at His London Childhood Home
English Heritage said Olivier first began acting there as a child and later helped shape British theatre and film.
- On Wednesday, Sir Ian McKellen unveiled a blue plaque at 22 Lupus Street in Pimlico, honoring the childhood home of Sir Laurence Olivier, widely regarded as one of Britain's greatest actors.
- Olivier resided at the property between the ages of 6 and 11, where he reportedly transformed a wooden box and blue curtains into a makeshift stage for hours of performance.
- Actress Ellen Terry recognized the 10-year-old's talent, declaring he was "already a great actor," before Olivier later gained fame for iconic Shakespearean roles and his 1944 film Henry V.
- English Heritage senior historian Howard Spencer said the plaque celebrates where Olivier found his voice as an actor, while noting he also championed the establishment of the National Theatre.
- The London blue plaque program began more than 150 years ago to commemorate notable residents; there are now more than 900 official plaques installed throughout the city.
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London unveils a blue plaque for Sir Laurence Olivier
Sir Laurence Olivier, widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century, has been honoured with an English Heritage blue plaque at his childhood home in Pimlico. (c) ianVisits Unveiled by Ian McKellen, the plaque at Olivier’s childhood home on Lupus Street marks the London address where Olivier first discovered a passion for acting and where the foundations of his stage and screen career were laid. Olivier lived in the house betw…
Laurence Olivier’s Childhood Home Gets London Blue Plaque Honor
Long before he became one of the most celebrated actors in British history, Laurence Olivier was just a young boy with a vivid imagination and a love for performing. Now, the London house where his journey began has earned one of the city’s most esteemed historical honors. On June 10, Sir Ian McKellen unveiled a […]
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