LEIGH


Meaning of LEIGH in English

I. Leigh, Mike /liː/ BrE AmE

(1943–) a British film director known for his unusual style of making films. Before the film is made, the actors work together to develop the characters and decide what they will say. His films often deal with the lives of WORKING-CLASS British people, and include Naked (1993), Secrets and Lies (1996), and Vera Drake (2004). He has also made films for television, including Abigail's Party (1977).

II. Leigh, Viv ‧ i ‧ en /ˈvɪviən/ BrE AmE

(1913–67) a British actress, famous for her beauty and for appearing as the characters Scarlett ↑ O'Hara in the film ↑ Gone with the Wind (1939) and Blanche Dubois in the film A Streetcar Named Desire (1951). She is also known for having been married to Laurence ↑ Olivier for many years.

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