On Acting is a book by Laurence Olivier. It was first published in 1986 when the actor was 79 years old. It consists partly of autobiographical reminiscences, partly of reflections on the actor's vocation.
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Laurence Olivier
Awards and nominations
Filmography and stage credits
Films as director
Henry V (1944)
Hamlet (1948)
Richard III (1955)
The Prince and the Showgirl (1957)
Three Sisters (1970)
Productions
Laurence Olivier Productions
The Beggar's Opera (1953)
Macbeth (unfinished film)
Laurence Olivier Presents (1976–1978)
Publications
Confessions of an Actor (1982)
On Acting (1986)
Depictions
My Week with Marilyn (2011 film)
Related
Jill Esmond (first wife)
Vivien Leigh (second wife)
Joan Plowright (third wife)
Laurence Olivier Awards
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