Margaret Leighton

British actress (1922–1976) | The Best Man (1964), The Winslow Boy (1948), The Holly and the Ivy (1952)

Elegant English leading actress, mainly in the theatre

Mini Biography

Born in Barnt Green, Worcestershire, Margaret Leighton was on stage from the age of 16 and first gained notice acting with the Old Vic Company in the late 40s. Married three times: her second husband was actor Laurence Harvey and her third Michael Wilding, whom she married in 1960. Her lovers included actor Robert Stephens.

Latest Margaret Leighton Pictures

• 15^th January, 2016

Jessie Matthews, Margaret Leighton

The Teckman Mystery DVD – Network – The British Film

• 16^th December, 2015

Margaret Leighton

British actress Margaret Leighton in 1948

Personal Details

Born

Died

• Born

  Margaret Leighton was born in Barnt Green, Worcestershire on 26^th February, 1922.

• Died

  Margaret Leighton died in Chichester, West Sussex on 13^th January, 1976, aged 53.