Portrait of Vivien Leigh. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Vivien Leigh

Active
1935 — 1967

About

British actress (1913–1967)

Quick Facts

Name
Vivien Leigh
Born
1913-11-05
Died
1967-07-08
Occupation
film actor / stage actor / actor
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Birthplace
Darjeeling

Relationships

Spouses & partners

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Awards & Nominations

5 received · 2 nominations listed in Wikidata

YearAward / categoryResult
1963Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical Received
1952-03-20Academy Award for Best Actress
A Streetcar Named Desire
Received
1952-02-11Academy Award for Best Actress
A Streetcar Named Desire
Nominated
1940-02-29Academy Award for Best Actress
Gone with the Wind
Received
1940-02-11Academy Award for Best Actress
Gone with the Wind
Nominated

Education

  • Royal Academy of Dramatic ArtUntil 1934acting
  • Woldingham School
  • Loreto Convent

Languages

Native language

  • English

Spoken, written or signed

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q129429 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗

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