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Vivien Leigh

Acting Born Nov 5, 1913 Died Jul 7, 1967 Darjeeling, Bengal Presidency, British India [now West Bengal, India] 74 credits

Biography

Vivien Leigh was a renowned English actress. She was born on November 5, 1913, in Darjeeling, India. Leigh was the only child of Ernest Hartley, a British broker, and Gertrude Yackjee, who had Anglo-Indian and Armenian ancestry. She spent her childhood between England and Europe, attending convent schools before enrolling at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Leigh's acting credits include performances in Hollywood and British theater. She was known for her notable roles in film and theater. Leigh passed away on July 8, 1967, in London, England.

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Career

Career overview

Vivien Leigh was an English actress who appeared in numerous Hollywood and British theater productions. She is known for her performances in notable films. Leigh's acting career spanned multiple decades, during which she appeared in a significant number of roles.

Leigh's known credits include 78 performances, indicating a substantial body of work throughout her career. Her acting career was marked by her ability to take on various roles, showcasing her range as an actress. The details of her specific performances are not provided in the available information.

Leigh's career as an actress is notable for her contributions to the film industry, with her performances leaving a lasting impact on the world of cinema. Her acting career is a testament to her dedication and talent as a performer.

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Known for

Film

Glorious Technicolor

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Film

That's Entertainment! III

as (archive footage)
Film

The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind

as Self (archive footage)
Film

Ship of Fools

as Mary Treadwell
Film

The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone

as Karen Stone
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Small World

as Self
Film

A Streetcar Named Desire

as Blanche DuBois

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

Bastard!!

as Emma, Lady Hamilton
Film

Gone with the Wind

as Scarlett O'Hara

Frequent co-stars

Clark Gable 1 shared title
Olivia de Havilland 1 shared title
Leslie Howard 1 shared title
Hattie McDaniel 1 shared title
Thomas Mitchell 1 shared title
Barbara O'Neil 1 shared title
Evelyn Keyes 1 shared title
Ann Rutherford 1 shared title
George Reeves 1 shared title
Fred Crane 1 shared title

Career timeline

Charmed Lives: A Family Romance
Flashing Images of Vivien Leigh and Marlon Brando
Black Star
Vivien Leigh, autant en emporte le vent
Churchill and the Movie Mogul
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Iconic Couples of HollywoodLeslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a DamnJornal Português (1938-1951)
Before She Was Scarlet O'Hara: An Interview with Anne Edwards
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Stardust: The Bette Davis StoryA Streetcar on BroadwayCensorship and DesireA Streetcar in Hollywood
The Prince, The Showgirl and MeMelanie Remembers: Reflections by Olivia de HavillandRestoring a Legend: Gone with the Wind
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDanielLarry & Vivien: The Oliviers in Love
Sir John Mills' Moving MemoriesVivien Leigh: A Delicate Balance
Glorious Technicolor
The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American MoviesLegends in Light: The Photography of George HurrellElia Kazan: A Director's Journey
That's Entertainment! III
Korda: I Don't Grow on Trees: Part One
Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond
The Making of a Legend: Gone with the WindAll-Time Movie GreatsHollywood Scandals and Tragedies
Marilyn Monroe
That's Dancing!
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Laurence Olivier: a life
That's Entertainment, Part II
Gable: The King RememberedBrother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
The Extraordinary Seaman
Ivanov
Ship of Fools

Full filmography

  • Charmed Lives: A Family Romance (2028) as Self (archive footage)
  • Flashing Images of Vivien Leigh and Marlon Brando (2023) as Blanche Du Bois/Self
  • Black Star (2022) as Self (archive footage)
  • Vivien Leigh, autant en emporte le vent (2021) as Self (archive footage)
  • Churchill and the Movie Mogul (2019) as Self (archive footage)
  • Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018) as Self (archive footage)
  • Iconic Couples of Hollywood (2015) as Self (archive footage)
  • Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn (2015) as Self (archive footage)
  • Jornal Português (1938-1951) (2015) as Self (archive footage)
  • Before She Was Scarlet O'Hara: An Interview with Anne Edwards (2013) as Self (archive footage)
  • 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year (2009) as Self (archive footage)
  • Stardust: The Bette Davis Story (2006) as Self (archive footage)
  • A Streetcar on Broadway (2006) as Self (archive footage)
  • Censorship and Desire (2006) as Self (archive footage)
  • A Streetcar in Hollywood (2006) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Prince, The Showgirl and Me (2004) as Self (archive footage)
  • Melanie Remembers: Reflections by Olivia de Havilland (2004) as Herself (archive footage)
  • Restoring a Legend: Gone with the Wind (2004) as Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind" / Self (archive footage)
  • Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel (2001) as Self (archive footage)
  • Larry & Vivien: The Oliviers in Love (2001) as Self (archive footage)
  • Sir John Mills' Moving Memories (2000) as Self (archive footage)
  • Vivien Leigh: A Delicate Balance (2000) as Self (archive footage)
  • Glorious Technicolor (1998) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful (1996) as Self (archive footage)
  • The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (1995) as Self (archive footage)
  • Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell (1995) as Self (archive footage)
  • Elia Kazan: A Director's Journey (1995) as Self (archive footage)
  • That's Entertainment! III (1994) as (archive footage)
  • Korda: I Don't Grow on Trees: Part One (1993) as Self
  • Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond (1990) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind (1988) as Self (archive footage)
  • All-Time Movie Greats (1988) as Self (archive footage)
  • Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies (1988) as (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Marilyn Monroe (1986) as archive footage
  • That's Dancing! (1985) as Self (archive footage)
  • Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Laurence Olivier: a life (1982) as Self ( Archive footage )
  • That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as (archive footage)
  • Gable: The King Remembered (1975) as Self (archive footage)
  • Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) as Self (archive footage)
  • Hollywood: The Dream Factory (1972) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Extraordinary Seaman (1969) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Ivanov (1966) as Anna Petrovna
  • Ship of Fools (1965) as Mary Treadwell
  • Tovarich (1963) as Tatiana
  • Antony and Cleopatra (1962) as Cleopatra
  • The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961) as Karen Stone
  • Hollywood: The Selznick Years (1961) as Self - Scarlett O'Hara (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • The Skin of Our Teeth (1959) as Sabina
  • Small World (1958) as Self
  • Small World: Vivien Leigh (1958) as Self- film actress
  • The Deep Blue Sea (1955) as Hester Collyer
  • A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) as Blanche DuBois
  • The Screen Director (1951) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Rebecca (1950) as Mrs. de winter
  • The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
  • Anna Karenina (1948) as Anna Karenina
  • Caesar and Cleopatra (1945) as Cleopatra
  • That Hamilton Woman (1941) as Emma, Lady Hamilton
  • Waterloo Bridge (1940) as Myra
  • 21 Days (1940) as Wanda
  • Cavalcade of the Academy Awards (1940) as Self
  • Hollywood: Style Center of the World (1940) as Self
  • Private Lives (1940) as Amanda Prynne
  • Gone with the Wind (1939) as Scarlett O'Hara
  • A Yank at Oxford (1938) as Elsa Craddock
  • St. Martin's Lane (1938) as Liberty
  • Storm in a Teacup (1937) as Victoria Gow
  • Fire Over England (1937) as Cynthia
  • Dark Journey (1937) as Madeleine Goddard
  • Things Are Looking Up (1935) as Unnamed Schoolgirl
  • The Village Squire (1935) as Rose Venables
  • Gentlemen's Agreement (1935) as Phil Stanley
  • Look Up and Laugh (1935) as Marjorie Belfer