Laurence Olivier Award for Supporting Artist of the Year
| Laurence Olivier Award for Supporting Artist of the Year | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Supporting Artist of the Year |
| Location | United Kingdom |
| Presented by | The Society of London Theatre |
| Currently held by | Margaret Courtenay for Separate Tables (1976) |
| Website | Olivier Awards.com |
The Laurence Olivier Award for Supporting Artist of the Year was a one-off award presented by The Society of London Theatre in recognition of achievements in commercial British theatre. The awards were established as the Society of West End Theatre Awards in 1976, and, renamed in 1984 in honour of English actor Lord Olivier.
Winners and nominees[]
1970s[]
| Year | Actor | Play | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | |||
| Margaret Courtenay | Separate Tables | Mrs Railton-Bell | |
| Bill Fraser | The Fool, M. Perrichon's Travels, Twelfth Night and The Circle | Admiral Radstock / Photographer / Toby Belch / Lord Porteous | |
| Trevor Peacock | Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2 and The Merry Wives of Windsor | Poins / Sir Hugh Evans | |
| André van Gyseghem | Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2 and Hamlet | Baron Tito Belcredi / Polonius |
See also[]
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
- Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
- Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play
References[]
- London Theatre Guide (2008). "The Laurence Olivier Awards: Full List of Winners, 1976-2008" (.PDF). 1976-2008. The Society of London Theatre: 20. Retrieved 2008-08-30. Cite journal requires
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External links[]
Categories:
- Laurence Olivier Awards