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Vivien Leigh - Actress (Hollywood Classic Era)

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  ======================================================================================================================= Wednesday 24, June 2026, 14:10. Vivien Leigh Leigh in Gone with the Wind (1939) About: Born Vivian Mary Hartley, 5 November 1913, Darjeeling, Bengal India.  Died 8 July 1967 (aged 53), London, England Occupation Actress Years active 1935–1967 Title Lady Olivier (1947–1960) Vivien, Lady Olivier (1960–1967) Spouses: 1.Herbert Leigh Holman- (m. 1932; div. 1940)​ 2.Laurence Olivier- (m. 1940; div. 1960)​ 3.Partner John Merivale (1960–1967) Children Suzanne Farrington Relatives Gerald Fielding (first cousin) Xan Fielding (first cousin once removed) Awards Academy Award for Best Actress Introduction: Vivian Mary Olivier (née Hartley; 5 November 1913 – 8 July 1967), known professionally as Vivien Leigh (/liː/ LEE) and styled as Lady Olivier after 1947, was a British actress. After completing her drama school education, Leigh appeared in small r...