Vivien Leigh Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Net Worth 2026
Vivien Leigh Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Net Worth 2026
Vivien Leigh (born Vivian Mary Hartley) was a British actress. Vivien Leigh was born Vivian Mary Hartley on November 5, 1913, in Darjeeling, Bengal Presidency, British India (now West Bengal, India), making her 112 years old if alive in 2026. She died July 7, 1967, at age 53. As a Scorpio, she reflected the sign’s intensity, passion, and emotional depth.
She was the only child of Ernest Hartley (a Yorkshire stockbroker) and Gertrude Robinson Yackjee (of Irish and Parsi Indian descent). The family returned to England when she was six. She attended convent schools in England and Europe, showing early interest in acting and literature.
Vivien Leigh began acting in British theatre in the mid-1930s. She gained early attention in London stage productions and small film roles.
She continued in theatre and film, most notably playing Blanche DuBois in Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire (stage 1949, film 1951) — winning her second Academy Award. Other notable films include Caesar and Cleopatra (1945), Anna Karenina (1948), The Deep Blue Sea (1955), The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961), and Ship of Fools (1965).
She performed extensively in classical theatre (Shakespeare, Shaw, Chekhov) in both London and New York, often opposite Laurence Olivier. Her later career was increasingly affected by bipolar disorder and tuberculosis. Her final stage performance was in Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters (1966).
Personal Life
Vivien Leigh married twice:
Herbert Leigh Holman (1932–1940) — one daughter, Suzanne Farrington (born 1935)
Laurence Olivier (1940–1960) — no children together
Her 20-year marriage to Olivier was one of the most famous theatrical partnerships of the 20th century, though it ended amid her worsening mental health and his own struggles. She had a long relationship with actor Jack Merivale from 1960 until her death.
She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder (then called manic depression) in the 1940s–1950s and suffered severe episodes throughout her life. She died of tuberculosis on July 7, 1967, in her London apartment while her partner Jack Merivale was present.
Physical Appearance (during career peak)
Height
5’3″ (161 cm)
Weight
Approx. 100–110 lb (45–50 kg)
Eye Color
Blue-Green
Hair Color
Dark Brown / Black (often styled blonde for roles)
Body Type
Slim / Delicate
Body Measurements
Approx. 32-23-33 inches
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Distinctive Features
Exquisite bone structure, expressive eyes, graceful posture
Net Worth
Vivien Leigh died in 1967. At the time of her death, her estate was modest — estimated at £30,000–£60,000 (equivalent to roughly £600,000–£1.2 million).
FAQs
What was Vivien Leigh’s real name?
Vivian Mary Hartley.
How old was Vivien Leigh when she died?
She was 53 years old (born November 5, 1913; died July 7, 1967).
Where was Vivien Leigh born?
Darjeeling, Bengal Presidency, British India (now West Bengal, India).
