Maggie Smith's Contentious Relationship With Laurence Olivier ...
Sep 28, 2024 · Maggie Smith and Laurence Olivier reprised their dazzling "Othello" roles in the 1965 film version, which earned Smith her first Academy Award nomination. But things took a …
The 'spiky' Essex girl who became a superstar: How Dame Maggie Smith ...
Sep 27, 2024 · The 'spiky' Essex girl who became a superstar: How Dame Maggie Smith starred alongside Laurence Olivier in Othello, won first of two Oscars in The Prime of Miss Jean …
Maggie Smith Had No Patience for Laurence Olivier’s Diva Antics
Sep 25, 2018 · Speaking from the English countryside home that Plowright built with her late husband, Laurence Olivier, the women don’t let anyone behind the cameras—or at …
Maggie Smith - Wikipedia
Smith worked extensively with Laurence Olivier at the National Theatre. During a 1964 production of Othello, Olivier struck Smith across the face, knocking her out. [22] She later recalled the …
Othello (1965 British film) - Wikipedia
Directed by Stuart Burge, the film stars Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Joyce Redman, and Frank Finlay, who all received Oscar nominations, and provided film debuts for both Derek …
Joan Plowright’s agent promised to find role Judi Dench ‘hasn’t …
16 hours ago · Dame Maggie went on to say how she was “nervous” and “terrified” when she first began working with Dame Joan’s husband Sir Laurence Olivier at the National Theatre, and …
World of theatre remembers Dame Maggie Smith: ‘Master of the …
Sep 27, 2024 · Dame Maggie, who died today aged 89, has been remembered for her roles in the Harry Potter films and ITV’s Downton Abbey series, but she also had a significant career in …
Maggie Smith's most memorable performances including Harry …
Sep 27, 2024 · One of Dame Maggie’s most iconic early roles was as Desdemona in Shakespeare's Othello. Sir Laurence Olivier, who was playing the title role, offered her the part …
Dame Maggie Smith: Performer of contrasts who wowed on …
Sep 27, 2024 · She was spotted by Laurence Olivier, who saw her as much more than just a vaudeville performer and invited her to join the newly-formed Royal National Theatre Company …
Maggie Smith and Laurence Olivier - Dating, Gossip, News, Photos
Laurence Olivier and Maggie Smith were in Othello(1965) together. British Actor Laurence Olivier passed away on 11th Jul 1989 Steyning, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom aged 82.