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Quick Facts

Born:
1922-02-26

Birthplace:
Barnt Green, Worcestershire, England, U.K.

Credits:
53 Total Roles

Margaret Leighton

Acting

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Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Margaret Leighton (26 February 1922 – 13 January 1976) was an English actress. She had an exquisite sense of grandeur and refinement. She created the role of Hannah Jelkes in Tennessee Williams' The Night of the Iguana.

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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
1982 Journey Through the Black Sun MOVIE Arra
1976 Trial by Combat MOVIE Ma Gore
1975 Space: 1999 TV Arra
1975 Galileo MOVIE Elderly Court Lady
1974 Frankenstein: The True Story MOVIE Francoise DuVal
1974 From Beyond the Grave MOVIE Madame Orloff
1974 Great Expectations MOVIE Miss Havisham
1973 Frankenstein: The True Story TV Francoise DuVal
1973 Bequest to the Nation MOVIE Lady Frances Nelson
1973 The Upper Crusts TV Lady Phyllida Seacroft

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