Margaret Leighton
1922–1976 (age 54)
Biography
Margaret Leighton won admiration on the London stage and beyond for her luminous intelligence and seamless control of language, delivering memorable performances in Shakespearean drama, modern plays, and occasional films that showcased her dramatic range.
She devoted herself to nurturing new writing and mentoring younger actors, leaving behind a legacy of gracious professionalism cherished by colleagues and audiences alike.