Vivien Leigh Vivien Leigh Vivien Leigh (; born Vivian Mary Hartley, and styled as Lady Olivier after 1947; 5 November 19138 July 1967) was an English stage and film actress. She won two Academy Awards for Best Actress, for her iconic performances as Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind" (1939) and Blanche DuBois in the film version of "A Streetcar Named Desire" (1951), a role she had also played on stage in London's West End in 1949. She also won a Tony Award for her work in the Broadway musical version of "Tovarich" (1963). After completing her drama school education, Leigh
Waterloo Bridge (1940 film) "Gaby" is a 1956 drama film with Leslie Caron and John Kerr. It is the third version of the play "Waterloo Bridge", previously made into films in 1931 and 1940. It is the only version of the play made in color. "Waterloo Bridge" stars Robert Taylor and Vivien Leigh, her first film after the success of "Gone with the Wind". The film was a success at the box office and nominated for two Academy Awards—Best Music for Herbert Stothart and Best Cinematography. It was also considered a personal favorite by both Vivien Leigh and Robert Taylor. After Britain's declaration of