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Laurence Harvey (born Zvi Mosheh Skikne; 1 October 1928 – 25 November 1973) was a Lithuanian-born actor and film director. He was born to Lithuanian Jewish parents and emigrated to South Africa at an early age, before later settling in the United Kingdom after World War II .
Laurence Harvey was a British movie star who helped usher in the 1960s with his indelible portrait of a ruthless social climber, and became one of the decade's cultural icons for his appearances in socially themed motion pictures.
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Nov 27, 1973 · LONDON, Nov. 26—Laurence Harvey, the actor, died of cancer here at his home last night. He was 45 years old. Mr. Harvey, had undergone surgery and cobalt ray treatment in Los Angeles last...
Laurence Harvey was a British actor who starred in films like "Room at the Top" and "The Manchurian Candidate". He had a cold and chilly screen presence, but also a cult following and some memorable roles.
Tomatometer®Audience ScoreTitleCreditNo Score YetFresh audience score. 67%Jason Henry (Character), Director44%Fresh audience score. 66%John Wheeler (Character)No Score YetNo Score YetMajor Kirsanov (Character)No Score YetRotten audience score. 37%Farley (Character)Laurence Harvey was a Lithuanian-born South African actor best known for his role in ‘Room at the Top’ which earned him an Academy Award nomination. An accomplished actor of the stage and film, he also made several television appearances in the 1950s and 1960s.
Tomatometer®Audience ScoreTitleCreditNo Score YetFresh audience score. 67%Jason Henry (Character), Director44%Fresh audience score. 66%John Wheeler (Character)No Score YetNo Score YetMajor Kirsanov (Character)No Score YetRotten audience score. 37%Farley (Character)The Legend Of Laurence Harvey. The acclaimed actor/director was one of the top thespians in the world in the last studio system era for three decades before cancer took him away from the craft...
Apr 29, 2021 · Laurence Harvey’s canon of performances is filled with characters certain of their unlovability, and just as quick to present as unlovable in turn. Quick to project a self-image that prizes control and individual autonomy over relationship and community.
