Laurence Olivier Receives Cecil B. DeMille Award - Golden Globes 1983

Dustin Hoffman presents the Cecil B. DeMille award to Laurence Olivier for his lifetime achievments. Olivier talks about Hoffman's various "charms" in Tootsie, accidentally breaks his award, and thanks everyone for a wonderful time.
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[@jasonite]

I love this dude, he's my favorite actor of the 20th century. Did you notice what he did? He used most of his own speech to praise another actor!

[@normadesmond6017]

Jack Lemmon had tears in his eyes during this. He knew how great Sir Laurence was

[@kjsh987]

dustin every time he speaks about olivier, not only admires him sometimes really get emotional. damn i watch this and i felt touched. RIP Sir

[@movieman1556]

I think there is also a lot of guilt. During the filming of Marathon Man he was constantly make fun of him behind his back. He was also dealing with a divorce and a severe drug problem (Cocaine). Production people were not happy with his disrespectful attitude towards Sir Lawrence. Now he sees the error of his ways

[@katyalacrua6793]

The way Dustin Hoffman puted his hand and helped Sir Laurence Olivier to climb up the stairs was beautiful and respectful.☺️❤👍

[@KellyGreen5555]

Beautiful speech by Dustin...Olivier is the master. I wonder what he would think of all the marginally talented actors we have today...Actors who are more famous for their sordid personal lives rather than a brilliant career.

[@lucianapennelli8514]

I perfectly avere with this last assertion

[@momthree789]

This was when the Golden Globes still had class.

[@binondoprincedone-j4008]

Give examples that the Globes now doesn't have class.

[@grant1088]

Not only golden globes the world has lost class from white house some years back trying to come back most of world is class less . 3:54

[@0809DublinMarcali]

It’s been awhile since….🥲

[@berits.2346]

Sir Lawrence Olivier, I would like to thank you to have entertained us in such splendid ways.

[@carlesvila8224]

"He is the entertainer of our time".Wonderfully right words to everyone who really loves this great art (well everyone has his own preferences,but Olivier unquestionably is a true master).

[@grandmalovesmebest]

Yes. Too bad he wasn't a hero to his wife.

[@Hernal03]

@@grandmalovesmebest All 3 of them, or only one in particular?

[@photo161]

...another great performance by the great entertainer, Laurence Olivier. RIP!

[@mscarolynnigro]

What a brilliant and darling man. God bless his soul.

[@theicyridge]

"Well that's something historical." What a great man.

[@lindalindaglearlear]

A PRINCE in every sense of the word, God Bless you Larry !

[@runningtap12]

Laurence Olivier is my favourite actor and he will always be. I cried when I heard of his death.

[@jackflash743]

I agree,. Burton,guilgiod, Harris, Hurt, O'Toole, Hopkins etc, are fantastic, but Olivier is the governor

[@robinghosh5627]

Laurence Lord Olivier the Greatest, Mesmerising, Scintillating Performer right from Shakespearean time, proclaimed the Lord of Acting...Remembered and Cherished Forever ❤❤❤

[@juerv1]

I think no one in the this audience of fine actors like Lemmon oder Hoffman had a problem to admit that Olivier is the master, the apex predator of their profession.

[@antwanettefrancis4846]

This is when actors had class. I agree.

[@Cheeks730]

Dustin must of really looked up to Laurence Olivier. He was emotional throughout

[@genesis1765]

this is the man who had all the plays in his head of Shakespeare. incredible.

[@danielauer9307]

Ladies and gentlemen, life can be that simple, ask Mr. Hoffman. Relief, Discomfort, now which of these I recommend that decision is in your hands. So take your time, and tell me, is it safe?

[@monikakempter4827]

@@danielauer9307 .

[@mariaalano3077]

a living Shakespear

[@mariaalano3077]

@@danielauer9307 yes, it is safe, run marathon man

[@daxdeandre700]

I realize it is kinda off topic but does anyone know a good site to stream new series online ?

[@renjay3743]

It's nice to see the egos sidelined. Appreciation for each others talents is another way of saying we learn from one another. Two great actors and no question about it. It's just really nice to see them admiring one anothers's abilities.

[@grandmalovesmebest]

Putting self last is very British. It is the height of good manners.

[@MrImiller07]

Olivier received the Academy Awards Life Achievement Oscar within the same time frame and both were richly deserved. What an extraordinary film and theatrical career, including his memorable performances as Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights, as Archie Rice in Osborne's The Entertainer, as Hamlet, As Richard III, as Othello; even in more commercial films like Marathon Man and Boys From Brazil, he was brilliant.

[@marjnussby1516]

Classy, handsome , and beautifully eloquent, with his command of the English language.

[@hairyscotman]

He was one of the most handsome men in his prime...what a talent...

[@grandmalovesmebest]

I was thinking that. What a beautiful complexion.

[@ferabra8939]

I love Dustin Hoffman. He can make me laugh and smile at the same time in a two minutes speech. And what to say about Laurence Olivier? they are honoring him, he was probably the best english speaking actor in the 20th century, and he praises Dustin Hoffman's performance in Tootsie. What a great gentleman he was.

[@frereM]

How astute and graceful it was of Lord Olivier, as a student not only of his art but of the history of that art, to call to mind and honor the memory of Edwin Booth.

[@katyalacrua6793]

Real Gentleman Sir Laurence Olivier.

[@MrFabinhoFlapp]

I almost cried here. Olivier and Hoffman are 2 of greatest 3 actors in all times - the other Master is Jimmy Stewart. How luck we are for actors like them choose give their gift to all us!

[@singingindark12]

Please add Marlon Brando to the list too ^^

[@rd3ster]

Who is the beautiful boy listening so intently, in tears of admiration for Olivier?

[@Gameflyer001]

His son with Joan Plowright, Richard.

[@rayjohnson5314]

That was his son, Richard.

[@udocostantini9704]

He certainly took after his father in terms of looks. What a beautiful young man!

[@kevq761]

Wonderful actor and a wonderful man. RIP Lord Olivier and thanks Dustin

[@malconnv]

"Well, that's something histprical..." marvelous.

[@cdnsilverdaddy]

Sooo much class.. award was for him but gave props to Hoffman.. such class

[@AtCloseRange]

SIR Laurence Olivier please, Legend!

[@WeeGrahamsaccount]

Everyone in the room seemed to be weeping.

[@TheRickie41]

delicate, brilliant and oh how beautiful in his acting and spirit!!!

[@eriklf64]

Olivier gets a reward and he salutes Dustin Hoffman in Tootsie, one of the most brilliant roles ever played. Olivier is een HERO!!! Unfortunately he died that same year.

[@stevenmcnicoll5060]

No. He died in 1989.

[@12classics39]

“Well, that’s something historical.” He could not have handled that better.

[@jefolson6989]

Oliver was always a hero to me and all young actors. As I got older I realize , as a film actor, he was stuck in the 40s. Gilgud was greater, but Oliver the legend.

[@DivineSimply]

Check out Dustin in the wings, hanging on Olivier's every word. He must have adored that man and been a total shattered wreck when he died.

[@jadezee6316]

cut the crap..he suffered no kmore than any other person affected by death...and not as much as many others

[@DivineSimply]

@@jadezee6316 That cold, cynical comment says all we need to know about you and where you're lacking and what you don't understand in others. Grief over the death of someone you love is about as far away from "crap" as you can get. But of course, as you just told us . . . you don't Get It.

[@christianb572]

@@DivineSimply Watch him in this video. He was holding back tears when talking about him. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaSad2t4eNeBsJI

[@fabienh3943]

Dustin Hoffman. Can this man ever be valuated enough for his acting? Same league than Olivier, without a doubt. The best amongst the best.

[@ElSmusso]

Jade Zee troll

[@dianebays5484]

What a fine gentleman. Best of the best.

[@nayyarkamal6133]

Actors actor, Lord Laurence Olivier the ever greatest.

[@ivorytower99]

Olivier is the final episode of Brideshead Revisited, was a masterclass in acting.

[@stephaniealexander3314]

The great Sir Larry....I looove him ....amazing actor just spectacular... Thank you!❤️🎥👍💁🏼

[@tuxguys]

Hoffman, exemplar of the American Style, feting Olivier, exemplar of the British Style... what could be cooler? Olivier, using most of his acceptance speech to tell Hoffman how effing brilliant he was in "Tootsie," that's what... (Olivier was right, of course, Hoffman is supernatural in that piece.) Between the two of them, so much brilliant talent, I'm surprised that the audience didn't leave the theater sun-blinded.

[@pvtrichter88]

The inside joke was initially OLIVIER hated Hoffman's style or was at least confused by it but to have Sir Larry tell you that it was one of the most extraordinary performances is a compliment you will never forget !!

[@jadezee6316]

well..seems obvious looking into the sun has left you deranged

[@kaltaundry7748]

legend

[@london_dude194]

Throw in Ralph Richardson and Sir John Gielgud and you'll have completed the holy trinity of British stage.

[@adamj6645]

Smooth recovery when he broke the award.

[@MrImiller07]

Olivier took the opportunity to praise Dustin Hoffman's performance in Tootsie, and however well deserved, nothing that Hoffman has done on film is comparable to Olivier's screen work in Wyler's Wuthering Heights as Heathcliff; his Archie Rice in Osborn's The Entertainer; his performance as Hamlet, as Richard III and as Othello; his work in Hitchcock's Rebecca and even his more contemporary films like Marathon Man, opposite Hoffman, Bunny Lake Is Missing and The Boys From Brazil. His King Lear, in a film version made for British television is spectacular as well.

[@LukeMaynard]

I couldn't agree more. And yet that's what made Olivier so great: he never stopped loving and studying the performances of others, never lost that enthusiasm for good acting that made him such a "fan" and a student. He never stopped learning from others even when he was light years ahead of them--that's why, I think, he remained so great. I'm amazed how little of his acceptance speech is about him, and how much of it is about other actors he admires. What a selfless and humble performer with a great generosity of spirit.

[@shihhsiali245]

MrImiller07 p

[@tiffsaver]

How many actors would have taken the time to praise ANOTHER actor's performance at a time like this?? It left me speechless. But his hysterical ad lib in the middle gave me voice... in gales of heartfelt laughter. We lost a great man. RIP, "Larry."

[@jadezee6316]

bullshit...olivier was a nasty demeaning man...@@LukeMaynard

[@tigressnsnow]

Jade Zee Geez......what's with you today?

[@hardsam68]

He is incredible in Rebecca

[@bestcoastsxmcp]

Greatest. Actor. Ever.

[@isabelnunes6334]

Bisset was smokin gorgeous. Dustin and Olivier were amazing.

[@hayleyannamathieson7261]

A class act. Superb actor, intelligence and elegance. Very rare nowadays.🍸🌷

[@HardRockMiner]

This was when actors had class. Now they're just over inflated Narcissists. I hate Hollywood today. I don't even watch movies or awards shows anymore. Haven't for years.

[@joshv3585]

So you genuinely believe they weren't inflated narcissists back then either? OK, if you say so...

[@HardRockMiner]

@Michael Moores - They're. "Their" shows ownership. They're = They are.

[@emilinebelle7811]

@@joshv3585 that was your reply? That’s what you chose? Go hide in shame. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@tonystewart4113]

How true you are. I stick to the old movies when Hollywood put great movies. Sir Laurence to me was the epitome of acting . When I see Marathon Man and The Boys from Brazil, I am always amazed and in awe how he has defined his craft.

[@abrazalves]

How young all these great artists where so young. A pleasure to listen them

[@BPantherPink]

Sir "El 'Orance"... the unforgettable ! Even without "the gap in his teeth and the mole on his cheek", he was the chosen one !!!

[@jamesings]

l respect those very few actors who feel that playing someone else is really not so honorable and certainly not respectable. thank you William Holden, Richard Burton, and Larry Olivier.

[@danielbisson8032]

olivier was a different time and british dustin now is one of america's greatest actor

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

Hoffman's acting is not even close to Olivier's.

[@singingindark12]

Sir Olivier received the award by Dustin Hoffman.. What a legendary moment..

[@rhinseout]

He knocked that piece off the table on purpose. Genius.

[@rouryglen]

we're not worthy

[@michellelopez3639]

The boy crying was his son Richard, with Joan Plowright.

[@DaveSCameron]

Well pointed out comment xx

[@TheTmny876able]

he and Alec guiness 2 of our greatest British actors ! Laurence did a dialouge in a film which was brilliant in the 1930's !

[@fabriziobovitutti9719]

The list of British actors (and actresses) is remarkable: John Gielgud, Ralph Richardson, Maggie Smith, Judy Dench, Imelda Staunton, Helen Mirren, Hugh Bonneville, Olivia Colman... Astonishing list. You ought to be very proud

[@NJTDover]

Do not leave the great Peter O'Toole aside.

[@BEHEDETY]

wonderful video!

[@altairlavin7834]

GENIO...UNICO....EL MAESTRO PERFECTO!!!....NOTABLE....!!

[@Fred-ff6bv]

WOW!!! Dustin Hoffman sure is young.

[@annkarenpenrod1496]

Magnanimously Brilliant!

[@kaliksenna]

Laurence Olivier: Congratulations Sir.

[@guglielmo64]

Pure class!

[@falconeaterf15]

Laurence Olivier

[@aylagregg1962]

Marathon Man ... one of the best movies ever made xxxxxxx

[@theresasamala1780]

The Great Larry Olivier!

[@Azrielle77]

what a beautiful speech...

[@kjsh987]

olivier contribution to acting is much more than an ordinary plastic award

[@steventheoschuster1060]

That Jacqueline Bisset was all kinds of fine.

[@pvtrichter88]

fine like fine wine !!

[@deejayfikes]

pvtrichter88 same profile pic

[@jacobjones5269]

She was gorgeous.. incredible figure.. And a fine actress..

[@MrDavey2010]

Stunning lady. Good actress too.

[@johnalcorn8079]

They all knew Olivier was the best.Even Dustin knew it.In films Olivier was brilliant in Wuthering Heights.And l thought he should have got an Oscar for his performance in Wuthering Heights.

[@user-pk1yh1wf2p]

modesty is the virtue of the genuine greats

[@OneHundredPoints]

The real GOAT of acting

[@adrianmcgrath9453]

Wonderful.... xxx

[@ronf1352]

Outstanding.

[@tradingforbeginners]

If I ever meet you...

[@DaveSCameron]

WOW! A proud Englishmen here. Xx

[@bossdeman]

Dustin Hoffman is right up there though....

[@altairlavin7834]

EL MAS GRANDE DE LA HISTORIA CINEMATOGRÁFICA....UN VIRTUOSO...UN ELEGIDO....OMG....SIR LAURENCE OLIVIER

[@stephaniealexander3314]

Did anyone see Sir Larry in the amazing movie drama “CARRIE?! “ ......I think it was one of his very best performances .....I wept uncontrollably at the end🎥❤️✨💁🏼

[@petermorin442]

Stephanie Alexander Were there 2 Movies entitled ; " CARRIE " I only know the " Carrie " starring Sissy Spacek , Piper Laurie and William Katt ... Was there another Carrie starring Sir Laurence Olivier ?

[@petermorin442]

My Favorite Movies of " Lord Olivier " Were in order ; " Wuthering Heights " with Merle Oberon And. ; " Rebecca " with Joan Fontaine

[@injamaven]

Yes, That is Richard Kerr Olivier

[@NxDoyle]

Larry wasn't just blowing smoke, or pissing in Dustin's pocket, as we say in Australia. His assessment of Hoffman's Tootsie is bang on.

[@injamaven]

this is Dustin Hoffman.

[@Spicedforlife]

What an outstanding speech by Hoffman. You can see that he actually loved Olivier in the cleanest sense of the word. And Olivier actually seems to anoint Hoffman with some heartfelt tributes, which have stood the test of time . Oh, they don't make them like this anymore!

[@RogerDaltrey1942]

Class act!

[@oncall21]

Archie Rice is one of my favorite characters Larry played!

[@sdseals2076]

I've never seen Olivier before this or heard him talk.

[@MrDavey2010]

This was so moving. Does anyone know who the young guy was with tears rolling down his cheeks that the camera kept moving to whilst Lord Olivier gave his speech?

[@carolejander]

That was his son Richard Olivier

[@benimadhavmohanty7426]

the greatest...ever..

[@jferkfjkj]

Hey Meryl, that's how you make a speech.

[@carlesvila8224]

Henry Fonda is a top actor,too.But Olivier is the best of the best (to me).

[@rudycope1]

Henry Fonda couldn’t carry the jockstraps of Peter O’Toole, Laurence Olivier, Richard Burton, Cary Grant - and those are just the British actors of the 20th century. As far as Americans are concerned, he doesn’t stand up to Gregory Peck, Marlon, or even Gene Hackman.

[@lucianapennelli8514]

Grest British actor who.performed Shakespeare in aarvellous way

[@ralphmacchiato3761]

3:53 Tom Hanks is looking like Jack Lemon nowadays!

[@El__Forastero]

I agree.

[@lauralizza]

5:14. Gets me every time.

[@WatchMan1962]

Pure class. Unlike Hollywood of today

[@SpaceCattttt]

They don't allow speeches of this length anymore. Instead it's just: "All right, big shot, get upt there!" "I would like to th..." "OK, get off,you've had your moment, golden boy." "B-b-but I-I..." MUSIC!

[@Aikidomonk]

What a pair of legends. They simply don't make them like these any more. Please support our kick-starter fundraiser which expires on Monday 13th May! We are raising funds for a homeless women by running a charity play which will use the artwork of Sir Laurence Olivier's granddaughter, Isis Olivier who is working with us. If we do not raise the full amount we get nothing so please help us today. kickstarterdotcom and the project is called big sister thanks Louis B