Born Darjeeling, India. She and her husband Laurence Olivier, managed the St James's Theatre from 1950 to its closure in 1957. She led a vigorous but unsuccessful campaign to try and save it. Died 54 Eaton Square.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Vivien Leigh
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St James's Theatre - Olivier relief
We choose this as our featured memorial in March 2007 since this year sees th...
St James's Theatre - SWET
Theatreland - heart of the performing arts in London. St James's Theatre O...
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Alison Steadman
Actor. Born Liverpool. Married Mike Leigh. Has worked very successfully in the theatre, cinema, TV and radio.
Carrie Fisher
Actor. Daughter of Debbie Reynolds and singer Eddie Fisher. She made her film debut in 'Shampoo' and went on to achieve international fame playing Princess Leia in the 'Star Wars' films. In later y...
Mike Leigh
Writer and director of film and theatre. Born Welwyn, brought up in Salford. Trained at RADA then at East 15 Acting School where he met Alison Steadman, who he married in 1973. Together they mad...
Simon Callow
Actor, director, writer. Born Streatham.
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