Olivier

American  

[oh-liv-ee-ey] / oʊˈlɪv iˌeɪ /

noun

1. Laurence (Kerr) Baron Olivier of Brighton, 1907–89, English actor and director.

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Olivier British  

/ əˈlɪvɪˌeɪ /

noun

1. Laurence ( Kerr ), Baron Olivier of Brighton. 1907–89, English stage, film, and television actor and director: director of the National Theatre Company (1961–73): films include the Shakespeare adaptations Henry V (1944), Hamlet (1948), and Richard III (1956)

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Example Sentences

The Olivier Awards, which have been running since 1976, reward the best UK theatre shows and performances of the last year.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Cate Blanchett, Rachel Zegler, and Paddington Bear were among the stars walking the red carpet at this year's Olivier Awards, which celebrate the best of British theatre.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

What initially seemed unlikely is now becoming more plausible, with the risk of a stagflationary environment starting to take shape, SimCorp’s Olivier d’Assier said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Mr. Olivier is trying to challenge an ordinance in Brandon, Miss., that restricts protests near a public amphitheater.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

"I'm Madam Claire Olivier, wife of Sir Robert Olivier, House Kent, baby sister of Madam Ana Du Barry, and the mistress of this glorious teahouse. My, my, that's a lot."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton