British actress
Born: November 5, 1913
Died: July 8, 1967
Vivien Leigh, born on November 5, 1913, was a renowned British actress best known for her iconic roles in theater and film. She achieved worldwide fame for her portrayal of Scarlett O’Hara in “Gone with the Wind” (1939), earning her an Academy Award for Best Actress.
Leigh’s acting career began in British theater, where she excelled in various stage productions. Her performance as Blanche DuBois in Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire,” both on stage and in the subsequent film adaptation, showcased her exceptional talent and earned her a second Academy Award.
Her personal life was as dramatic as her on-screen roles. Leigh faced personal struggles, including bipolar disorder, which affected her health and career. Despite these challenges, she remained a luminous figure in the entertainment industry.
Her legacy endures through her powerful and memorable performances, solidifying her as one of the greatest actresses in the history of film and theater. Vivien Leigh passed away on July 8, 1967, leaving behind a legacy of timeless performances and a significant impact on the world of acting.
Vivien Leigh’s 5 most popular quotes
- Most of us have compromised with life. Those who fight for what they want will always thrill us.
- My birth sign is Scorpio and they eat themselves up and burn themselves out. I swing between happiness and misery. I am part prude and part nonconformist. I say what I think and I don’t pretend and I am prepared to accept the consequences of my actions.
- I’m not a film star; I am an actress. Being a film star is such a false life, lived for fake values and for publicity.
- I cannot let well enough alone. I get restless. I have to be doing different things. I am a very impatient person and headstrong. If I’ve made up my mind to do something, I can’t be persuaded out of it.
- Scarlett: You should die of shame to leave me here alone and helpless. Rhett: You helpless? (laughs) Heaven help the Yankees if they capture you.
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