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Laurence Harvey

(1929-1973), Actor

Laurence Harvey (Larushka Mischa Skikne, né Hirsch Moses Skikne)

Sitter in 6 portraits
Actor, born Larushka Mischa Skikne in Lithuania. As a child he emigrated with his parents to South Africa and grew up in Johannesburg making his stage debut there and serving in the army. Moved to London in 1946 and made his film debut in 1948. During the 1950s and 1960s, he appeared in several major films, including Room at the Top (1959), Butterfield 8 (1960), The Alamo (1960), The Manchurian Candidate (1962) and Darling (1965).

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Laurence Harvey, by Cecil Beaton - NPG x14100

Laurence Harvey

by Cecil Beaton
bromide print on white card mount, September 1953
NPG x14100

Laurence Harvey, by Vivienne - NPG x87943

Laurence Harvey

by Vivienne
vintage bromide print, 1955-1965
NPG x87943

Laurence Harvey, by Vivienne - NPG x87944

Laurence Harvey

by Vivienne
vintage bromide print, 1955-1965
NPG x87944

Laurence Harvey, by Cornel Lucas - NPG x23304

Laurence Harvey

by Cornel Lucas
bromide print, 1959
NPG x23304

Mia Farrow; Laurence Harvey, by Unknown photographer - NPG x198503

Mia Farrow; Laurence Harvey

by Unknown photographer
gelatin silver print, 13 April 1967
NPG x198503

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