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...
Vivien Leigh - Elstree
Vivien Leigh, first starring film role Gentleman's Agreement, B. & D. Imp...
Other Subjects
Kenneth More
Actor. Born Kenneth Gilbert More at Raeden, Vicarage Way, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire. Starred in many successful films of the 1950/60s, including 'Genevieve' and in heroic roles such as Dougla...
1 memorial
Joyce Grenfell
Born Joyce Phipps in Montpelier Square, London. Her mother was sister to Nancy Astor, MP, so she was "well brought up". Aged 19 she married Reggie, her husband until her death. The picture is a se...
2 memorials
Sir Alec Guinness
Actor. Born at 155 Lauderdale Mansions South, Lauderdale Road, Maida Vale, as Alec Guinness de Cuffe. He first came to prominence in the Ealing comedy films, particularly 'The Ladykillers' and 'Kin...
3 memorials
Tarquin and Zelfa Olivier
Tarquin is Laurence Olivier's film producer son by his first wife, Jill Esmond. Born 21 August 1936. Zelfa is Tarquin's wife. The picture shows Tarquin, Attenborough and Plowright at the unveil...
1 memorial
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