Margaret Leighton

British actress (1922–1976)
Person human Q179496
Margaret Leighton
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Margaret Leighton

Summary

Margaret Leighton is a human[1]. She was born in Barnt Green[2]. She was born on February 26, 1922[3]. She passed away in Chichester[4]. She died on January 13, 1976[5]. She worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,295 views/month, #6,914 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Margaret Leighton was born in Barnt Green[2].
  • Margaret Leighton died in Chichester[4].
  • Margaret Leighton was born on February 26, 1922[3].
  • Margaret Leighton died on January 13, 1976[5].
  • Margaret Leighton is buried at Chichester[10].
  • Margaret Leighton was married to Max Reinhardt[11].
  • Margaret Leighton was married to Laurence Harvey[12].
  • Among Margaret Leighton's spouses was Michael Wilding[13].
  • Margaret Leighton held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Margaret Leighton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Margaret Leighton worked as a stage actor[6].
  • Margaret Leighton's professions included film actor[7].
  • Margaret Leighton's professions included television actor[8].
  • Margaret Leighton received the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[16].
  • Margaret Leighton received the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[17].
  • Margaret Leighton received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series[18].
  • Margaret Leighton is recorded as female[19].
  • Margaret Leighton's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Margaret Leighton's Commons category is recorded as Margaret Leighton[21].
  • The cause of death was multiple sclerosis[22].
  • Margaret Leighton's family name is recorded as Leighton[23].
  • Margaret Leighton's given name is recorded as Margaret[24].
  • Margaret Leighton's relative is recorded as Michael Wilding Jr.[25].
  • Margaret Leighton's relative is recorded as Christopher Wilding[26].
  • Margaret Leighton's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Margaret Leighton was born in Barnt Green[2]. She was born on February 26, 1922[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[16], a class of award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1947[30] and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series[18], an award for best supporting actress[31], in United States[32], founded in 1954[33].

Personal Life

Spouses include Max Reinhardt[11], a publisher[34], 1915–2002[35], of United Kingdom[36]; Laurence Harvey[12], an actor[37], 1928–1973[38], of Lithuania[39], awarded the Theatre World Award[40]; and Michael Wilding[13], an actor[41], 1912–1979[42], of United Kingdom[43].

Death and Burial

Margaret Leighton died on January 13, 1976[5]. She passed away in Chichester[4]. The cause of death was multiple sclerosis[22]. Burial took place at Chichester[10].

Why It Matters

Margaret Leighton ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,295 views/month, #6,914 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44]

FAQs

Where was Margaret Leighton born?

Margaret Leighton's place of birth was Barnt Green[2].

Where did Margaret Leighton die?

Margaret Leighton passed away in Chichester[4].

Who was Margaret Leighton married to?

Margaret Leighton's spouses include Max Reinhardt[11], Laurence Harvey[12], and Michael Wilding[13].

What did Margaret Leighton do for work?

Margaret Leighton worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8].

What awards did Margaret Leighton receive?

Honors received include Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[16], Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[17], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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