Post by marshamae on Jan 13, 2018 4:20:29 GMT
Olivier came to appreciate film as a medium, especially when he could direct. In the 70’s he had some disastrous health issues. When he recovered he scrambled to make money to leave his family well cared for. He took any film role that paid well. Peter O toole did much the same thing.
Finally , as actors age, working on the stage becomes more and more difficult. Even drawing room drama requires some stamina. If the hearing or memory starts to go, ear plugs can help keep the actor going, but everyone doesn’t work well with these devices. In comparison, film and tv are much less taxing.
Stage trained actors like working with a live audience. Olivier really enjoyed stage makeup, especially false noses. Stage actors usually do their own makeup so it’s more satisfy8ng than the dull business of showing up 3 hours early to have make up artists work on you.
Finally , as actors age, working on the stage becomes more and more difficult. Even drawing room drama requires some stamina. If the hearing or memory starts to go, ear plugs can help keep the actor going, but everyone doesn’t work well with these devices. In comparison, film and tv are much less taxing.
Stage trained actors like working with a live audience. Olivier really enjoyed stage makeup, especially false noses. Stage actors usually do their own makeup so it’s more satisfy8ng than the dull business of showing up 3 hours early to have make up artists work on you.