Suzanna Leigh facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Suzanna Leigh
Leigh in 1977
Born	Sandra Eileen Anne Smith (1945-07-26)26 July 1945 Reading, Berkshire, England
Died	11 December 2017(2017-12-11) (aged 72) Winter Garden, Florida, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1956–2016
Partner(s)	Tim Hue-Williams (1972–1982)
Children	1

Suzanna Leigh (born Sandra Eileen Anne Smith) was a British actress. She was famous for her roles in movies and TV shows during the 1960s and 1970s. She was born on July 26, 1945, and passed away on December 11, 2017.

Early Life and Starting Acting

Suzanna Leigh was born Sandra Eileen Anne Smith in Berkshire, England, on July 26, 1945. She grew up in England and went to school near London. She started acting in movies when she was still a child. At first, she appeared as an extra in different British films.

Later, she changed her name to Suzanna Leigh. This happened when she began her acting career more seriously. Her godmother, the famous actress Vivien Leigh, helped guide her.

Her Acting Career

Suzanna Leigh starred in many movies and TV shows. One of her most well-known roles was in the 1966 film Paradise, Hawaiian Style. In this movie, she played the love interest of the famous singer and actor Elvis Presley.

She also appeared in the comedy movie Boeing Boeing (1965). In this film, she played a flight attendant. Another notable role was in the adventure film The Lost Continent (1968). Here, she played a brave character facing dangers.

Suzanna Leigh also acted in some British horror films. These included The Deadly Bees (1966) and The Fiend (1972). In 1974, she played a character named Amber in Son of Dracula. Her final movie role was in Grace of the Father in 2015.

She also wrote a book about her life in 2000. It was called Paradise, Suzanna Style. Suzanna Leigh was also the mother of actress Natalia Leigh Denny.

Later Years and Passing Away

Suzanna Leigh was diagnosed with liver cancer in September 2016. She passed away in December 2017 in Winter Garden, Florida, in the United States.

Film and Television Roles

Suzanna Leigh had many roles throughout her career. Here is a list of some of the movies and TV shows she appeared in:

Her Writings

Besides acting, Suzanna Leigh also wrote:

• Paradise, Suzanna Style (her autobiography)
• 2014: "Thank you, Lord", a story in the book Touched by an Angel