| Laurence Olivier Award for Supporting Artist of the Year | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Supporting Artist of the Year |
| Location |  England |
| Presented by | Society of London Theatre |
| First awarded | 1976 |
| Last awarded | 1976 |
| Website | officiallondontheatre |
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 London theatre. The awards were established as the Society of West End Theatre Awards in 1976, and named in 1984 in honour of English actor and director Laurence Olivier.
This commingled actor/actress award, only ever presented at the 1976 inaugural awards, was presented to an actress.
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. p. 20. Retrieved 2008-08-30.