Vivien Leigh (/ liː / LEE; born Vivian Mary Hartley; 5 November 1913 – 8 July 1967), styled as Lady Olivier after 1947, was a British actress. After completing her drama school education, Leigh appeared in small roles in four films in 1935 and progressed to the role of heroine in Fire Over England (1937).

Apr 2, 2014 · 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.

Feb 28, 2022 · Best known for her role as Scarlett O'Hara, Vivien Leigh also suffered from mental illness and other health problems. Her death at just 53 shocked her fans.

Vivien Leigh. Actress: A Streetcar Named Desire. If a film were made of the life of Vivien Leigh, it would open in India just before World War I, where a successful British businessman could live …

British actress Vivien Leigh (1913–1967) was born in Darjeeling, India; her family returned to England when she was six years old. In addition to her British schooling, Leigh was also educated in France, Italy, and Germany, and became multilingual. [1]

May 10, 2020 · British actress Vivien Leigh, considered one of the most beautiful women of all time, is best remembered for her classic, Oscar-winning roles in Gone With the Wind and A Streetcar Named Desire.

Jan 4, 2025 · A new biography, “ Where Madness Lies: The Double Life of Vivien Leigh,” by Lyndsy Spence (Pegasus Books, out Tuesday) chronicles Leigh’s harrowing descent into mental illness.

Jul 8, 2014 · In 1932, Vivien married Leigh Holman, a barrister, at the age of 19. The following year, she gave birth to her only child, a daughter she named Suzanne. Shortly after her daughter’s birth, Vivien returned to the acting world. Her breakout role came from the play, The Mask of Virtue, as the courtesan Henriette, in 1935.

Apr 21, 2020 · Gone with the Wind icon Vivien Leigh led a life of star power but also one of tragedy as the actress struggled with physical and mental health

Mar 10, 2024 · Vivien Leigh has a number of classic movies on her résumé, including A Streetcar Named Desire and Gone With the Wind, which is frequently cited as one of the best movies of all time.