Laurence Harvey

Laurence Harvey

Lithuanian-British actor (1928–1973)
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Laurence Harvey (born Zvi Mosheh Skikne; 1 October 1928 – 25 November 1973) was a Lithuanian-born British 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. In a career that spanned a quarter of a century, Harvey appeared in stage, film and television productions primarily in the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Laurence Harvey was born on Monday, 1 October 1928 in Joniškis, Lithuania. His full name at birth was Zvi Mosheh Skikne. He was best known as an actor. Harvey's country of citizenship (nationality) was English. He died on Sunday, 25 November 1973 in London, England, UK at the age of 45. He is buried at Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara, California. For university, he studied at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. His religion is listed as Jewish. He was 6' (183 cm) tall with a slim build. He had blue eyes and dark brown hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Libra.

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Full name at birth
Zvi Mosheh Skikne
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Date of birth
1 October 1928
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Place of birth
Joniškis, Lithuania
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Date of death
25 November 1973
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Age
45 (age at death)
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London, England, UK
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Cause of death
Stomach cancer
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Resting place
Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara, California
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Occupation
Actor
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6' (183 cm)
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Joniškis, Lithuania
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Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
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(on Julie Christie) She is marvelous, absolutely adorable, enchanting, sexy, alive, vibrant, astute, clever and knowledgeable.
  • Is portrayed by Jesse Pate in Domino (2005)
  • He had a long run as King Arthur in the musical "Camelot" in Drury Lane, and was considered for the 1967 film version.
  • Emigrated to South Africa at the age of 5 and grew up in Johannesburg, moving to London in 1946.
  • He was originally cast in Rock Hudson's role in Ice Station Zebra (1968).
  • In the period of 1959-1965, he appeared opposite three winners of the Best Actress Academy Award: Simone Signoret in Room at the Top (1959), Elizabeth Taylor in BUtterfield 8 (1960), and Julie Christie in Darling (1965). In that period, he also starred with Best Actress Oscar nominee Geraldine Page in Summer and Smoke (1961).

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