Book review - "Laurence Olivier" by Melvyn Bragg

Short bio on the actor, coming out of a profile Bragg did on Olivier for television. So little in the way of new research, just an overview of career, but Bragg is a superb writer and details Oliver's life and achievements with skill and perception. Olivier's career falls into sections more than most: young actor in the provinces, growing reputation in London, Private Lives and West End fame, very brief run as Hollywood leading man, re-establishment of reputation in England, Shakespeare and the rise to greatness, the return to Hollywood and emergence as a film star, the war and becoming an English icon, the bold 1950s, divorce with Leigh and The Entertainer, work at the National, selling out in the 70s. Amazing career, worthy tribute.