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Public records list Laurence Harvey as a film actor, film director and stage actor. Laurence Harvey was born on October 1, 1928 in Joniškis, Lithuania. Death is recorded on November 25, 1973, at the age of 45. Listed accolades include Theatre World Award (1956). The listed height was 185 cm.
My Take
Laurence Harvey is one of those classic-era stars I find genuinely magnetic and a little chilly, which suited him perfectly. Room at the Top earned him an Oscar nomination, but it's his hollow-eyed turn in The Manchurian Candidate that I consider unforgettable, an icy, brainwashed blankness few actors could carry. His backstory is remarkable too: born Zvi Mosheh Skikne to Lithuanian Jewish parents, raised in South Africa, then a fixture of British cinema. He died far too young in 1973 at forty-five. The data says American; he was Lithuanian-born British. A coolly compelling actor who deserves rediscovery.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Laurence Harvey
- Name (Japanese)
- ローレンス・ハーヴェイ
- Reading
- ろーれんす・はーゔぇい
- Born
- October 1, 1928 – November 25, 1973
- Origin
- Joniškis, Lithuania
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / film director / stage actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1956 Theatre World Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Laurence Harvey born?
Born October 1, 1928.
When did Laurence Harvey die?
Died November 25, 1973, aged 45.
Where was Laurence Harvey from?
Laurence Harvey was from Joniškis, Lithuania.
What did Laurence Harvey do?
Laurence Harvey worked as actor, film actor, film director, stage actor.
How tall was Laurence Harvey?
Laurence Harvey was 185 cm.
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