Were it not for the fact that Neville Farrington is a celebrity kid, we would have probably never seen his name come into the spotlight. Neville has no career spotlight and the popularity he enjoys is because he is the son of Suzanne Farrington and the grandson of Vivien Leigh. His mother was the only child of British actress Vivien Leigh and this put her into the spotlight and even spread the popularity to her family.
As we talk about Neville Farrington, we will also take time to talk about his mother and also his grandmother to understand how his popularity came to be. Let’s begin!
Get to Know Neville Farrington
As we’ve mentioned previously, Neville Farrington has created his reputation for being a celebrity son. He is the son of Suzanne Farrington and Robin Farrington. He is also the grandson of Vivian Leigh and Herbert Leigh Holman.
Neville was raised alongside his siblings Jonathan Farrington and Rupert Farrington. Regarding his birth, he was born on December 5, 1958, which means he is 66 years as of 2024.
We lack information on the location of his birth and other details surrounding his birth such as what his childhood was. However, we know that his parents were there to cater to his needs and his popularity started at birth.
Growing up, Neville Farrington was kept away from the spotlight and this is what makes it challenging to get any information about him. Even details of his educational background are unavailable.
Meet Neville Farrington’s Mother
Suzanne Farrington is the mother of Neville Farrington. She was born in October 12, 1933 but died on March 1, 2015. Suzanne was widely recognized for being the only child of British actress Vivien Leigh and Herbert Leigh, her first husband.
When her mother died, Suzanne was bequeathed all her papers, including her photographs, letters, contracts, and diaries. Regarding her early life, Suzanne was born at a nursing home at 8 Bulstrode Street, London.
Suzanne got born when her mother was married to her first husband Herbert Leigh Holman. By this time, her mother was only 19 years old. Her birth was difficult and she was born a month prematurely and the delivery was difficult.
Suzanne completed her education at Sherborne School for Girls in Dorset and studied two years at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1951. She hoped to become an actress like her mother but got a change of mind after appearing at the faculty’s annual performance in March 1953.
Neville Farrington’s mother died in Lower Zeals, Wiltshire, on March 1, 2015 at the age of 81.
Meet Neville Farrington’s Grandmother
Vivian Leigh is the grandmother of Neville Farrington. She was born on November 5, 1913 and her reputation was for being an Academy winning actress during her prime days until her death on July 8, 1967.
Vivian Leigh even won the Academy Award for Best Actress twice and this was because of her performance as Scarlett O’Hara in Gone with the Wind (1939).
