About
Vivien Leigh was a British actress of the stage and screen, born in Darjeeling, India. She is best remembered for her leading roles in classic Hollywood films and won two Academy Awards for Best Actress.
Family
Parent
- Ernest Richard Hartley not in the catalogue yet
Spouse
- Laurence Olivier not in the catalogue yet
- Herbert Leigh Holman not in the catalogue yet
Child
- Suzanne Farrington not in the catalogue yet
Personal details
- Full name
- Vivian Mary Hartley
- Also known as
- Leigh, Lady Olivier, Vivien Leigh, Lady Olivier
- Born
- November 5, 1913
- Birthplace
- Darjeeling
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Education
- Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Woldingham School, Loreto Convent
- Years active
- 1935–1967
Known for
- Gone with the Wind (1939)
- A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
Awards
- Academy Award for Best Actress (Gone with the Wind and A Streetcar Named Desire)
Trivia & fun facts
- She was born in Darjeeling, British India.
- She was married to actor Laurence Olivier.
