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
William Hartnell
Actor.  Born  24 Regent Square.  First to take the role of Dr Who, 1963-66. Died in a hospital near Maidstone.
1 memorial
1 memorial
Ernie Lotinga
Comedian and film actor. Â Born Sunderland. Â Best known for a series of films in which he played a character, Josser, in the 1930s. Â T. S. Eliot was a big fan. Â Died London. British Pathe have some...
1 memorial
King's Hall Picture Palace
It is thought to have been the first purpose built cinema in Britain, with a seating capacity of 850. Over the years it was renamed as the 'Gaiety Picture House' and then the 'Regent Cinema'. It wa...
1 memorial
Roy Kinnear
Character actor.  Born Lancashire.  Played Mr. Salt in the 1971 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'.  Died following a fall from a horse while filming in Spain.
1 memorial
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