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Early Leighs
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Eliza Leigh of Taylor, Wayne County, Michigan was born on October 27, 1870, and died at age 101 years old in June 1972.
Charles Leigh of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee was born on October 19, 1871, and died at age 97 years old in February 1969.
Jessie Leigh of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida was born on July 1, 1873, and died at age 98 years old in March 1972.
James Leigh of Maryland was born on November 6, 1873, and died at age 92 years old in November 1965.
Alice Leigh of Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia was born on July 29, 1873, and died at age 99 years old in September 1972.
Arthur Leigh of Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan was born on October 1, 1874, and died at age 92 years old in March 1967.
Lulu Leigh of Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois was born on September 10, 1874, and died at age 98 years old in October 1972.
Eva Leigh of Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, PA was born on December 31, 1875, and died at age 90 years old in February 1966.
Jennie Leigh of Dodge, Walker County, TX was born on August 25, 1875, and died at age 94 years old on June 15, 1970.
Joseph Leigh of New Jersey was born on September 17, 1875, and died at age 88 years old in January 1964.
Louisa F Leigh of Tacoma, Pierce County, WA was born on October 7, 1875, and died at age 91 years old on August 15, 1967.
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Surnames: Leibow - Leketa
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Laurence Kerr Olivier and Vivien Leigh
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Jean-Pierre Aumont and Vivien Leigh
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Hattie McDanie, Olivia de Havilland, Vivien Leigh
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Carolyn Leigh and cast of Little Me
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Updated Leigh Biographies
Craig Leigh was born on February 28, 1960, and died at age 17 years old on March 1, 1977. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Craig Leigh.
Stewart Leigh of Aurora, Du Page County, Illinois was born on December 16, 1911, and died at age 66 years old in June 1978.
Janet Leigh was born on July 6, 1927 in Merced, Merced County, California United States, and died at age 77 years old on October 3, 2004 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County. Janet Leigh was buried on October 7, 2004 at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mem Pk, in Westlake Village.
Vivien Leigh was a British actress best known for her iconic roles as Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind" (1939) and Blanche DuBois in "A Streetcar Named Desire" (1951). Born in Darjeeling, India in 1913, Leigh moved to England with her family at the age of six. She began acting in school productions and made her stage debut in 1935 in "The Mask of Virtue." However, it was her role as Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind" that made her a Hollywood legend and earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress.
Leigh's personal life was just as dramatic as her on-screen roles. She married fellow actor Laurence Olivier in 1940, and the couple became one of Hollywood's most glamorous and talked-about couples. However, their marriage was plagued by infidelity and eventually ended in divorce in 1960. Leigh also struggled with mental health issues throughout her life and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Despite these challenges, she continued to act in films and on stage until her death in 1967 at the age of 53.
Throughout her career, Leigh was admired for her beauty, talent, and versatility as an actress. She won two Academy Awards for Best Actress, one for "Gone with the Wind" and the other for "A Streetcar Named Desire." She also received critical acclaim for her stage performances, including her portrayal of Blanche DuBois in the West End production of "A Streetcar Named Desire" and her role as Cleopatra in "Antony and Cleopatra." Leigh's legacy as an actress continues to inspire new generations of performers and movie-goers alike.
Nellie Leigh of Suitland, Prince Georges County, Maryland was born on December 25, 1916, and died at age 69 years old in January 1986.
Olivia Sue (Annah-Leigh) Moodispaugh of Pasadena, Texas United States was born on July 17, 1997. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Olivia Sue (Annah-Leigh) Moodispaugh.
James D Leigh of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI was born on June 13, 1921, and died at age 81 years old on May 29, 2003.
James C Leigh of Boaz, Graves County, Kentucky was born on April 9, 1917, and died at age 57 years old in May 1974.
Harvey L Leigh of Winder, Barrow County, GA was born on November 22, 1924, and died at age 81 years old on December 14, 2005.
Howard T Leigh of Brighton, Suffolk County, MA was born on March 25, 1919, and died at age 61 years old in December 1980.
Jon Robert Leigh Kendall of Seattle, King County, WA was born on February 28, 1946, and died at age 62 years old on January 1, 2009. Jon Leigh Kendall was buried at Tahoma National Cemetery
Section 9F Site 71 18600 Se 240th St, in Kent.
Rodney L Leigh of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio was born on September 28, 1923, and died at age 84 years old on April 4, 2008.
Carl Leigh of Bridgeport, Belmont County, Ohio was born on January 2, 1914, and died at age 60 years old in January 1974.
Everett L Leigh of Buckhannon, Upshur County, WV was born on January 1, 1926, and died at age 83 years old on September 25, 2009.
Lloyd L Leigh of Hazelwood, Saint Louis County, MO was born on August 21, 1922, and died at age 69 years old on January 28, 1992.
Lawrence T Leigh of Myrtle Creek, Douglas County, OR was born on July 12, 1920, and died at age 74 years old on May 8, 1995.
Lawrence G Leigh of Medway, Norfolk County, MA was born on March 1, 1913, and died at age 80 years old on November 10, 1993.
Calvin H Leigh of Rochester, Monroe County, NY was born on August 27, 1923, and died at age 81 years old on February 17, 2005.
Popular Leigh Biographies
Vivien Leigh was a British actress best known for her iconic roles as Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind" (1939) and Blanche DuBois in "A Streetcar Named Desire" (1951). Born in Darjeeling, India in 1913, Leigh moved to England with her family at the age of six. She began acting in school productions and made her stage debut in 1935 in "The Mask of Virtue." However, it was her role as Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind" that made her a Hollywood legend and earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress.
Leigh's personal life was just as dramatic as her on-screen roles. She married fellow actor Laurence Olivier in 1940, and the couple became one of Hollywood's most glamorous and talked-about couples. However, their marriage was plagued by infidelity and eventually ended in divorce in 1960. Leigh also struggled with mental health issues throughout her life and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Despite these challenges, she continued to act in films and on stage until her death in 1967 at the age of 53.
Throughout her career, Leigh was admired for her beauty, talent, and versatility as an actress. She won two Academy Awards for Best Actress, one for "Gone with the Wind" and the other for "A Streetcar Named Desire." She also received critical acclaim for her stage performances, including her portrayal of Blanche DuBois in the West End production of "A Streetcar Named Desire" and her role as Cleopatra in "Antony and Cleopatra." Leigh's legacy as an actress continues to inspire new generations of performers and movie-goers alike.
Donna (Leigh) Maclean was born on July 13, 1964 at OTIS, AFB in Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts United States. Donna was baptized circa August 1, 1964 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church 167 E Falmouth Hwy, in Falmouth. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Donna MacLean.
Toby Leigh was born on February 3, 1978 at Camden, London, UK in Greater London County, England United Kingdom. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Toby Leigh.
Leo Leigh was born on August 15, 1981 in Enfield, England United Kingdom. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leo Leigh.
Virginia Leigh died in Texas United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Virginia Leigh.
Mike Leigh was born on February 20, 1943 in Salford, England United Kingdom. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mike Leigh.
Olivia Sue (Annah-Leigh) Moodispaugh of Pasadena, Texas United States was born on July 17, 1997. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Olivia Sue (Annah-Leigh) Moodispaugh.
Carolyn Leigh (August 21, 1926 – November 19, 1983) was an American lyricist for Broadway, film, and popular songs. She is best known as the writer with partner Cy Coleman of the pop standards "Witchcraft" and "The Best Is Yet to Come". With Johnny Richards she wrote the million-seller "Young at Heart" for the film of the same name, starring Frank Sinatra.
Biography[edit]
Leigh was born to a Jewish family[1] in the Bronx, New York, graduated from Hunter College High School, Queens College and New York University, and worked as a copy writer for radio stations and advertising agencies.[2] Always writing stories and poems, in 1951, when urged to write songs by a musical publisher who gave her a contract, she wrote I'm Waiting Just for You with Henry Glover, and two years later, Young at Heart.[3] Her lyrics for Broadway shows include Peter Pan, Wildcat, Little Me, and How Now, Dow Jones. The last was derived from an original idea of Leigh's, though Max Shulman wrote the script. She provided lyrics for the scores to the films The Cardinal in 1963 and Father Goose in 1964. In 1969 she wrote the lyrics for the musical "Gatsby" with the score by Lee Pockriss and the book by Hugh Wheeler.[4] She also wrote the lyrics for two other unproduced musicals, two other unproduced shows, Caesar’s Wife, again with music by Pockriss, about Julius Caesar’s third wife, Calpurnia, and Juliet, based on the Fellini movie Juliet of the Spirits, with music by Morton Gould.[5] At the time of her death, she was working with Marvin Hamlisch on the musical, Smile.[3] Leigh died on November 19, 1983, of a heart attack. She was divorced from David Cunningham, Jr. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1985.[3]
Tony Award nominationsLittle Me (1963) - Tony Award for Best Original Score
• How Now, Dow Jones (1968) - Tony Award for Best Original Score
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Aymard "Jim" Leigh.
Jessica Leigh was born at Sacramento. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jessica Leigh.
Inez Clementine (Brown) Leigh of Ocala, Marion County, FL was born on November 29, 1908, and died at age 90 years old on May 7, 1999.
Cheyenne Summer (Leigh) Rustemeyer was born on August 15, 1995 to Michelle Andrea Jones, and has a brother Steven Chopper Renn Rustemeyer. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cheyenne Summer (Leigh) Rustemeyer.
Catherine (Leigh) Schinck of Port Melbourne Australia, was married to Herbert Ross Schinck, and has children Florence Louise Schinck and Herbert Ross Schinck. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Catherine Leigh Schinck.
Stewart Leigh of Aurora, Du Page County, Illinois was born on December 16, 1911, and died at age 66 years old in June 1978.
Leigh Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Leigh family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 3,605 people with the last name Leigh that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Leighs
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Maudie W Leigh of Atlanta, Fulton County, GA was born on July 12, 1899, and died at age 106 years old on September 1, 2005.
Carma Russell Leigh of San Diego, San Diego County, California was born on November 15, 1904, and died at age 104 years old on September 25, 2009.
Clara C Leigh of Victor, Ontario County, NY was born on December 23, 1899, and died at age 102 years old on November 26, 2002.
Cecil P Leigh of Kirksville, Adair County, MO was born on August 2, 1907, and died at age 102 years old on January 7, 2010.
Eva G Leigh of Saint Paul, Washington County, MN was born on February 22, 1895, and died at age 102 years old on January 30, 1998.
Rose Leigh of Lake Odessa, Ionia County, MI was born on January 23, 1893, and died at age 103 years old on June 6, 1996.
Carol Leigh of Buckingham, Bucks County, PA was born on August 12, 1894, and died at age 101 years old on January 4, 1996.
Violet E Leigh of Bella Vista, Benton County, AR was born on June 22, 1909, and died at age 102 years old on July 4, 2011.
Ophelia Leigh of Mobile, Mobile County, AL was born on June 8, 1903, and died at age 102 years old on August 5, 2005.
Eliza Leigh of Taylor, Wayne County, Michigan was born on October 27, 1870, and died at age 101 years old in June 1972.
Margaret S Leigh of Charleston, Coles County, IL was born on November 13, 1895, and died at age 101 years old on March 17, 1997.
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