Vivien Leigh
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Vivien Leigh
Summary
Vivien Leigh is a human[1]. Born in Darjeeling[2], she… she was born on November 5, 1913[3]. She died in Eaton Square[4]. She died on July 8, 1967[5]. She worked as a film actor[6], stage actor[7], and actor[8]. She ranks in the top 0.23% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37,911 views/month, #2,289 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Darjeeling[2], Vivien Leigh…
- Vivien Leigh passed away in Eaton Square[4].
- Vivien Leigh was born on November 5, 1913[3].
- Vivien Leigh died on July 8, 1967[5].
- Vivien Leigh's father was Ernest Richard Hartley[10].
- Among Vivien Leigh's spouses was Laurence Olivier[11].
- Vivien Leigh was married to Herbert Leigh Holman[12].
- A child of Vivien Leigh was Suzanne Farrington[13].
- Vivien Leigh held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
- English was Vivien Leigh's native language[15].
- Vivien Leigh's professions included film actor[6].
- Vivien Leigh's professions included stage actor[7].
- Vivien Leigh's professions included actor[8].
- Vivien Leigh's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[16].
- Vivien Leigh was educated at Woldingham School[17].
- Vivien Leigh's education included a stint at Loreto Convent[18].
- Vivien Leigh received the Academy Award for Best Actress[19].
- Vivien Leigh received the Academy Award for Best Actress[20].
- Vivien Leigh received the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical[21].
- Vivien Leigh received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].
- Vivien Leigh received the Volpi Cup for Best Actress[23].
- Vivien Leigh is recorded as female[24].
- Vivien Leigh's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Vivien Leigh's Commons category is recorded as Vivien Leigh[26].
- Vivien Leigh's unmarried partner is recorded as John Merivale[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1913-11-05[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1967-07-08[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: d329330c-bdaa-4dbd-a421-c00456c12cc1[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Darjeeling[2], Vivien Leigh… she was born on November 5, 1913[3]. Her father was Ernest Richard Hartley[10]. English was her native language[15].
Education
Educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[16], a drama school[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1904[35]; Woldingham School[17], an independent school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1842[38]; and Loreto Convent[18], a school[39], in India[40], founded in 1846[41]. Studied under Claude Rains[42], a film actor[43], 1889–1967[44], of United Kingdom[45], awarded the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[46] and Constance Collier[47], a screenwriter[48], 1878–1955[49], of United Kingdom[50], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[51].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film actor[6], stage actor[7], and actor[8].
Recognition
Awards received include Academy Award for Best Actress[19], an award for best leading actress[52], in United States[53], founded in 1929[54]; Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical[21], a class of award[55], in United States[56], founded in 1948[57]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22], a commemorative plaque[58], in United States[59]; and Volpi Cup for Best Actress[23], a film award category[60], in Italy[61], founded in 1934[62].
Personal Life
Spouses include Laurence Olivier[11], a film actor[63], 1907–1989[64], of United Kingdom[65], awarded the BAFTA Fellowship[66] and Herbert Leigh Holman[12], 1900–1982[67], of United Kingdom[68]. A child of Vivien Leigh was Suzanne Farrington[13].
Death and Burial
Vivien Leigh died on July 8, 1967[5]. She passed away in Eaton Square[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[69].
Why It Matters
Vivien Leigh ranks in the top 0.23% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37,911 views/month, #2,289 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] She is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]
FAQs
Where was Vivien Leigh born?
Vivien Leigh was born in Darjeeling[2].
Where did Vivien Leigh die?
Vivien Leigh passed away in Eaton Square[4].
Who were Vivien Leigh's parents?
Vivien Leigh's father was Ernest Richard Hartley[10].
Who was Vivien Leigh married to?
Vivien Leigh's spouses include Laurence Olivier[11] and Herbert Leigh Holman[12].
What did Vivien Leigh do for work?
Vivien Leigh worked as film actor[6], stage actor[7], and actor[8].
Where did Vivien Leigh go to school?
Vivien Leigh was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[16], Woldingham School[17], and Loreto Convent[18].
What awards did Vivien Leigh receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Actress[19], Academy Award for Best Actress[20], Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical[21], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].