Laurence Olivier was the great actor of his generation—and he led a secret double life.

Laurence Olivier was the great actor of his generation—and he led a secret double life.


February 11, 2026 | Marlon Wright

Laurence Olivier was the great actor of his generation—and he led a secret double life.


Sir Laurence Olivier was a figure like no other. People often refer to him as the greatest actor of his generation—if not of all time—but behind the scenes, he struggled desperately with painful secrets that followed him throughout his life, all the way to his tragic end.


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