Vivien Leigh Bio, Movies, Daughter, Death, Wiki & Net Worth
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About Vivien Leigh
Vivien Leigh was a British film actress who won the “Best Actress” award twice at the Academy Awards for her memorable performances in 1939 for Gone with the Wind and in 1951 for A Streetcar Named Desire. She also earned considerable acclaim for her work in the world of theatre where she played iconic Shakespearean characters such as Ophelia, Cleopatra, Juliet, and Lady Macbeth. She worked in numerous film and theatre productions with acclaimed actors and her 2nd husband Laurence Olivier. In 1999, she was ranked at number 16 in the American Film Institute’s list of “Greatest Female Movie Stars”.
Vivien Leigh was a British actress who achieved film immortality by playing two of American literature’s most celebrated Southern belles, Scarlett O’Hara and Blanche DuBois. Vivien Leigh was convent-educated in England and throughout Europe and was inspired by her schoolmate Maureen O’Sullivan to embark on an acting career. Leigh earned international popularity and an Academy Award for her unforgettable portrayal of Scarlett O’Hara in David O. Selznick’s production of Gone with the Wind.
Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Vivien Leigh |
| Nick Name | Vivian Mary Hartley |
| Died At Age | 53 Years |
| Died On | July 8, 1967 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Birth Place | Darjeeling, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Date of Birth | November 5, 1913 [1]wikipedia |
| Place Of Death | London, England |
| Cause Of Death | Tuberculosis |
| Nationality | British |
| Residence | Not Known |
| Home Town | Not Known |
| Hobbies | Not Known |
Physical Stats
| Height (Approx.) | 5’ 3” (160 cm) |
| Weight (Approx.) | 112 pounds (51 kg) |
Figure Measurements |
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| Breast Size | 35” (89 cm) |
| Hips Size | 35” (89 cm) |
| Waist Size | 25” (65 cm) |
Extra Ordinary Features |
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| Race / Ethnicity | Not Known |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| S*xual Orientation | Not Known |
| Dress Size | Not Known |
| Shoe Size | Not Known |
Family
| Mother’s Name | Gertrude Mary Frances Robinson (Née Yackjee; 1888–1972) |
| Father’s Name | Ernest Hartley |
| Brother | Not Known |
| Sister | Not Known |
| Husband/Spouse | Herbert Leigh Holman (M. 1932–1940) Laurence Olivier (M. 1940–1960) |
| Marriage Date | Not Known |
| Children | Suzanne Farrington(Vivien Leigh Daughter) |
Personal Life
| School | Not Known |
| College/University | Not Known |
| Educational Qualification | Not Known |
| Profession | Actress |
| Brands Endorsed | Not Known |
| Career Manager | Not Known |
Relationship & more
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Herbert Holman (1932-1940) – Vivien Leigh and barrister Herbert Holman got married in 1932. They had one daughter together named Suzanne Holman (b. October 12, 1933). Alexander Korda (1935) Laurence Olivier (1936-1960) – Vivien Leigh and famous actor Laurence Olivier got married on August 31, 1940. After 2 decades of marriage, they got divorced on December 2, 1960. Justin Mitchell (1939) Peter Finch (1948-1953) Elia Kazan (1951) Orson Welles (1951) Marlon Brando (1951) Warren Beatty (1961) – Rumored John Merivale (1961-1967) |
Favorite Things
| Favourite Actress | Not Known |
| Favourite Actors | Not Known |
| Favourite Colors | Not Known |
| Favourite Sport | Not Known |
| Controversies | Not Known |
Money Factor
Vivien Leigh was a British actress who had a net worth of $10 million. Vivien Leigh was born in Darjeeling, Bengal Presidency, British India in November 1913 and passed away in July 1967
| Estimated Net Worth (Approx) | $10 million |
| Annual Salary | Under Review |
| Income Source | Movie Actress |
Movies/Career
Leigh made both her onstage and film debuts in 1935. She starred in the play The Bash, which wasn’t particularly successful but it allowed Leigh to make an impression on producer Sydney Carroll, who soon cast the actress in her first London play; and landed the lead role in the aptly titled movie Things are Looking Up (1935).
Although Leigh was initially typecast as a fickle coquette, she began to explore more dynamic roles by doing Shakespearean plays at the Old Vic in London, England. There, she met and fell in love with Laurence Olivier, a respected actor who, like Leigh, already happened to be married. The two soon embarked on a highly collaborative and inspired acting relationship not to mention a very public love affair.
‘Gone with the Wind’
Around the same time, American director George Cukor was hunting for the perfect actress to play the lead role of Scarlett O’Hara in his film adaptation of Gone with the Wind. “The girl I select must be possessed of the devil and charged with electricity,” Cukor insisted at the time. An impressive list of Hollywood’s top actresses, including Katharine Hepburn and Bette Davis, had long been vying for the part by the time Leigh, who was on a two-week vacation in California, took and passed the screen test.
Movies List[2]IMDB |
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| Ship of Fools | |
| The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone | |
| That Hamilton Woman | |
| Waterloo Bridge | |
| 21 Days Together | |
| Sidewalks of London | |
| Dark Journey | |
| Gentlemen’s Agreement | |
| Look Up and Laugh | |
Some unknown facts about
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