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Laurence Harvey

Acting Born Oct 1, 1928 Died Nov 25, 1973 Jonischkis, Lithuania 81 credits

Biography

Laurence Harvey was a Lithuanian-born actor who achieved fame in British and American films. He was born on October 1, 1928, in Jonischkis, Lithuania. Harvey was known for his acting credits in 75 films and television shows. He was also known as Zvi Mosheh. Laurence Harvey passed away on November 25, 1973, at the age of 45. He is recognized for his portrayal of a ruthless social climber in films of the 1960s.

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Career

Career overview

Laurence Harvey was a Lithuanian-born actor who achieved fame in British and American films. Born on October 1, 1928, in Jonischkis, Lithuania, he began his acting career. Harvey's known credits include a total of 75 films and television shows.

As a British movie star, Harvey helped usher in the 1960s with his portrayal of a ruthless social climber. His acting career spanned multiple genres, including films and television shows. The exact nature and details of his performances are not specified in the provided information.

Laurence Harvey's career was marked by his extensive involvement in the film industry, with a total of 75 known credits. His work in British and American films contributed to his fame and recognition as an actor. Harvey passed away on November 25, 1973, at the age of 45.

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Known for

Film

F for Fake

as Self
Film

Night Watch

as John Wheeler
Film

The Color Purple

as Emmet Clayton

Night Gallery

as Steven Macy

ITV Saturday Night Theatre

as Major Sergius Saranoff
Film

The Magic Christian

as Hamlet
Film

The Stepford Wives

as Self - Guest
Film

Man of the Year

as Self (uncredited)
Film

The Charge of the Light Brigade

as Russian Prince (Uncredited)
Film

A Dandy in Aspic

as Eberlin
Film

Darling

as Miles Brand

Duel of landscape gardener

as Philip Carey

Frequent co-stars

Peter Sellers 2 shared titles
James Cossins 2 shared titles
Allan Cuthbertson 2 shared titles
Elizabeth Taylor 2 shared titles
Orson Welles 2 shared titles
Frank Sinatra 1 shared title
Angela Lansbury 1 shared title
Janet Leigh 1 shared title
James Gregory 1 shared title
Henry Silva 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Deep
Orson Welles: The One-Man Band
John Wayne's 'The Alamo'
Mission Mind Control
Welcome to Arrow BeachWelcome to Arrow Beach · Director
F for FakeNight Watch
Escape to the Sun
Columbo
Night GalleryWUSA
ITV Saturday Night TheatreThe Magic ChristianWill the Real Mr Sellers.....?The Fight for Rome II - The BetrayalHe and She
The Dick Cavett ShowRowan & Martin's Laugh-InThe Charge of the Light BrigadeThe Fight for RomeA Dandy in Aspic
Dial M for Murder
The Spy with a Cold Nose
DarlingLife at the Top
Of Human BondageThe OutrageMGM 40th Anniversary
The Danny Kaye ShowThe Running ManThe CeremonyThe Ceremony · DirectorThe Ceremony · Additional Dialogue
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Merv Griffin ShowThe Manchurian CandidateWalk on the Wild SideThe Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
Summer and SmokeThe Long and the Short and the TallTwo Loves
The AlamoBUtterfield 8
Expresso BongoPower Among Men
Room at the TopThe Silent Enemy
Tonight Starring Jack PaarThe Truth About WomenAfter the Ball
Three Men in a Boat
Alfred Hitchcock PresentsStorm Over the NileI Am a Camera
King Richard and the CrusadersRomeo and JulietThe Good Die Young
Innocents in ParisWomen of Twilight
I Believe in YouA Killer Walks
Scarlet ThreadThere Is Another Sun
What's My Line?What's My Line?Sunday Night TheatreSunday Night TheatreThe Black Rose
LandfallMan on the RunThe Man from Yesterday

Full filmography

  • The Deep (2007) as Hughie Warriner
  • Orson Welles: The One-Man Band (1995) as Self (segment "The deep") (archive footage)
  • John Wayne's 'The Alamo' (1992) as Col. William Travis
  • Mission Mind Control (1979) as Raymond Shaw (archive footage)
  • Welcome to Arrow Beach (1974) as Jason Henry
  • Welcome to Arrow Beach (1974) Director
  • F for Fake (1973) as Self
  • Night Watch (1973) as John Wheeler
  • Escape to the Sun (1972) as Major Kirsanov
  • Columbo (1971) as Emmet Clayton
  • Night Gallery (1970) as Steven Macy
  • WUSA (1970) as Farley
  • ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Major Sergius Saranoff
  • The Magic Christian (1969) as Hamlet
  • Will the Real Mr Sellers.....? (1969) as Self
  • The Fight for Rome II - The Betrayal (1969) as Cethegus
  • He and She (1969) as He
  • The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
  • Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self (uncredited)
  • The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968) as Russian Prince (Uncredited)
  • The Fight for Rome (1968) as Cethegus
  • A Dandy in Aspic (1968) as Eberlin
  • Appointment in Beirut (1968) as Jeff Miller
  • The Winter's Tale (1968) as King Leontes
  • Dial M for Murder (1967) as Tony Wendice
  • The Spy with a Cold Nose (1966) as Dr. Francis Trevelyan
  • Darling (1965) as Miles Brand
  • Life at the Top (1965) as Joe Lampton
  • Of Human Bondage (1964) as Philip Carey
  • The Outrage (1964) as Husband
  • MGM 40th Anniversary (1964)
  • The Danny Kaye Show (1963) as Self
  • The Running Man (1963) as Rex Black
  • The Ceremony (1963) as Sean McKenna
  • The Ceremony (1963) Director
  • The Ceremony (1963) Additional Dialogue
  • The Ceremony (1963) Producer
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
  • The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
  • The Manchurian Candidate (1962) as Raymond Shaw
  • Walk on the Wild Side (1962) as Dove Linkhorn
  • The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962) as Wilhelm Grimm / Cobbler (segment "The Cobbler and the Elves")
  • Noah and the Flood (1962) as Narrator
  • A Girl Named Tamiko (1962) as Ivan Kalin
  • Summer and Smoke (1961) as John Buchanan Jr.
  • The Long and the Short and the Tall (1961) as Pvt. 'Bammo' Bamforth
  • Two Loves (1961) as Paul Lathrope
  • The Alamo (1960) as Col. William Travis
  • BUtterfield 8 (1960) as Weston Liggett
  • Expresso Bongo (1959) as Johnny Jackson
  • Power Among Men (1959) as Narrator
  • Room at the Top (1958) as Joe Lampton
  • The Silent Enemy (1958) as Lieutenant "Buster" Crabb, R.N.V.R.
  • Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
  • The Truth About Women (1957) as Sir Humphrey Tavistock
  • After the Ball (1957) as Walter de Frece
  • Three Men in a Boat (1956) as George
  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Arthur Williams
  • Storm Over the Nile (1955) as John Durrance
  • I Am a Camera (1955) as Christopher Isherwood
  • King Richard and the Crusaders (1954) as Sir Kenneth of the Leopard
  • Romeo and Juliet (1954) as Romeo
  • The Good Die Young (1954) as Miles 'Rave' Ravenscourt
  • Innocents in Paris (1953) as Francois
  • Women of Twilight (1953) as Jerry Nolan
  • I Believe in You (1952) as Jordie Bennett
  • A Killer Walks (1952) as Ned Harsten
  • Scarlet Thread (1951) as Freddie
  • There Is Another Sun (1951) as Mag Maguire
  • What's My Line? (1950) as Self - Mystery Guest
  • What's My Line? (1950) as Self - Panelist
  • Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Cassio
  • Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Orlando
  • The Black Rose (1950) as Edmond
  • Cairo Road (1950) as Lt. Mourad
  • The Dancing Years (1950) as Minor Role (uncredited)
  • Landfall (1949) as PO Hooper
  • Man on the Run (1949) as Detective Sergeant Lawson
  • The Man from Yesterday (1949) as John Matthews
  • House of Darkness (1948) as Francis Merryman
  • Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter