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Key moments and achievements from Jane Lapotaire's life.
Jane was born
· Warwickshire, England
Career Milestone
In 1970, Lapotaire was a co-founder, alongside Laurence Olivier and others, of London's The Young Vic theatre. The venue became one of London's most important theatrical institutions, nurturing new talent and bringing adventurous productions to young audiences for decades.
Career Milestone
In 1970, Lapotaire was a co-founder, alongside Laurence Olivier and others, of London's The Young Vic theatre. The venue became one of London's most important theatrical institutions, nurturing new talent and bringing adventurous productions to young audiences for decades.
Television Role
Lapotaire's performance in the title role of the BBC production 'Marie Curie' in 1977 first brought her to wide public attention. Her portrayal of the pioneering physicist and two-time Nobel laureate showcased the dramatic intensity and transformative ability that would define her career.
Television Role
Lapotaire's performance in the title role of the BBC production 'Marie Curie' in 1977 first brought her to wide public attention. Her portrayal of the pioneering physicist and two-time Nobel laureate showcased the dramatic intensity and transformative ability that would define her career.
Won Award
In 1979, Lapotaire won the Laurence Olivier Award for Actress of the Year in a New Play for her electrifying portrayal of Edith Piaf in Pam Gems's play 'Piaf' for the Royal Shakespeare Company. Her performance in Stratford-upon-Avon and London's West End was considered a tour de force of physical and vocal transformation.
Won Award
In 1979, Lapotaire won the Laurence Olivier Award for Actress of the Year in a New Play for her electrifying portrayal of Edith Piaf in Pam Gems's play 'Piaf' for the Royal Shakespeare Company. Her performance in Stratford-upon-Avon and London's West End was considered a tour de force of physical and vocal transformation.
Won Award
When 'Piaf' transferred to Broadway in 1981, Lapotaire won the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play, defeating such renowned performers as Glenda Jackson, Eva Le Gallienne, and Elizabeth Taylor. The dual Olivier and Tony wins cemented her as one of the great stage actresses of her generation.
Won Award
When 'Piaf' transferred to Broadway in 1981, Lapotaire won the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play, defeating such renowned performers as Glenda Jackson, Eva Le Gallienne, and Elizabeth Taylor. The dual Olivier and Tony wins cemented her as one of the great stage actresses of her generation.
Career Achievement
Lapotaire had a distinguished career with the Royal Shakespeare Company, performing in numerous classical and contemporary productions. Her work with the RSC established her reputation as one of Britain's finest classical actresses, equally commanding in Shakespeare, Chekhov, and modern drama.
Career Achievement
Lapotaire had a distinguished career with the Royal Shakespeare Company, performing in numerous classical and contemporary productions. Her work with the RSC established her reputation as one of Britain's finest classical actresses, equally commanding in Shakespeare, Chekhov, and modern drama.
Jane Lapotaire passed away
