Angela Lansbury
Acting
Biography
Dame Angela Brigid Lansbury DBE (October 16, 1925 – October 11, 2022) was a British-American actress and singer who has appeared in theater, television, and film roles. Her career was spanned almost eight decades, much of it in the United States. Her work has received international attention. Her first film appearance was in the 1944 film Gaslight as a conniving maid, for which she received an Academy Award nomination. Among her other films are The Manchurian Candidate (1962), Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) Beauty and the Beast (1991), and Anastasia (1997). She expanded her repertoire to Broadway musicals and television in the 1950s and was particularly successful in Broadway productions of Gypsy, Mame and Sweeney Todd. Lansbury is perhaps best known to modern audiences for her 12 year run as writer and sleuth Jessica Fletcher on the U.S. television series Murder, She Wrote, in which she starred from 1984 to 1996. Her recent roles include Lady Adelaide Stitch in the 2005 film Nanny McPhee, Leona Mullen in the 2007 Broadway play Deuce, Madame Arcati in the 2009 Broadway revival of the play Blithe Spirit and Madame Armfeldt in the 2010 Broadway revival of the musical A Little Night Music. Respected for her versatility, Lansbury has won five Tony Awards, six Golden Globes, an Honorary Academy Award, and has been nominated for numerous other industry awards, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress on three occasions, and eighteen Emmy Awards.
Born: October 16, 1925
Place of Birth: London, England, UK
Known For
The Joy of Christmas with Angela Lansbury
The Joy of Christmas combines the talent of the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square with one of the most enduring and beloved stars of film, theater, and television: Angela Lansbury.
The Trouble With Agatha Christie
An investigation into the mysterious world of the crime novelist Agatha Christie, with comments from poison experts, policeman and pathologists and members of her family.
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Elvis fans, thank your lucky stars. This jam-packed collection of pulse-raising performances from TV, movies, concerts and special events showcases the King delivering blistering renditions of 30 No. 1 hits. An outstanding introduction to the magic of Elvis Presley! This collection of 30 wonderful performances by the King of Rock 'n' Roll showcasing 21 of his #1 US and UK hits and 9 other classics. Culled from his TV guest appearances, movies, and concert films and television specials -- from 1956, the year his star ascended, to the 1970s when he reached the pinnacle of his career -- this is Elvis at his best. Highlights include Elvis singing "Don't Be Cruel" for his first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and his performance of "Stuck on You" for "Welcome Home, Elvis," a TV variety special hosted by Frank Sinatra.
Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories
Actress Shelley Duvall presents charming animated versions of some of the most beloved children's stories in this superb Emmy-nominated collection featuring 26 tales narrated by famous actors and musicians. The stories by Mercer Mayer, Virginia Lee Burton, Marilyn Sadler and others are voiced by Bette Midler, James Earl Jones, Morgan Freeman, Candice Bergen, Ringo Starr, Michael J. Fox, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Billy Crystal, Kathy Bates and many more.
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
Lifetime's "Intimate Portrait" series shines a spotlight on the Golden Girls -- Bea Arthur, Betty White, Estelle Getty and Rue McClanahan -- with a collection of four programs offering an up-close look at the remarkable lives of the hit show's stars. Valerie Harper, John Ritter and Alex Trebek narrate this tribute, with guests including Angela Lansbury, Mary Tyler Moore, Edward Asner, Rosie O'Donnell and many others.
Jerry Herman's Broadway at the Hollywood Bowl
He hasn't had a new Broadway show since 1983's La Cage Aux Folles, but composer Jerry Herman has become ubiquitous on the concert, tribute and benefit scene, as evidenced by a video release of "Jerry Herman's Broadway - at the Hollywood Bowl." The star-studded event celebrating Herman's 30-plus-year career includes performances by Carol Channing, Leslie Uggams, Lorna Luft and Lee Roy Reams all together on "Hello, Dolly!"; George Hearn singing "Movies Were Movies" (Mack And Mabel); Davis Gaines crooning "Song On The Sand" and "I Am What I Am" (La Cage Aux Folles); Rita Moreno advising "Tap Your Troubles Away" (Mack And Mabel); and Beatrice Arthur pointing out "The Man In The Moon" (also from Mame). There is also special taped greetings from Angela Lansbury and Paul & Linda McCartney.
Disney's 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs': Still the Fairest of Them All
Released as a Bonus Feature for Disney's Platinum DVD Edition of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" this short documentary shows how this classic film came to life.
Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 1 - Once Upon A Dream
Sound the trumpets and prepare for the ultimate celebration of magic, music and dreams come true! Introduce your little princess to the one special collection that features all her favorite Disney Princesses performing their most cherished songs from Disney's award-winning classics
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christopher Awards, 11 Peabody Awards, 9 Golden Globes, and 4 Humanitas Prizes. Early seasons were a weekly live drama, eventually transitioning to videotaped and then filmed productions broadcast as occasional specials.
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christopher Awards, 11 Peabody Awards, 9 Golden Globes, and 4 Humanitas Prizes. Early seasons were a weekly live drama, eventually transitioning to videotaped and then filmed productions broadcast as occasional specials.
Filmography
as Angela Lansbury
as "There's No Business Like Show Business" Performer
as Balloon Lady
as Rose
as Mayor McGerkle (voice)
as Self
as Self / Mrs. Potts (archive footage)
as Aunt March
as Self
as Self
as Daisy Werthan
as Mrs. Lovett (archive footage)
as Mrs. Van Gundy
as Self (archive footage)
as Grandmother (voice)
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Aunt Adelaide
as Mrs. Potts (voice)
as Rose (segment "Gypsy") (archive footage)
as Eleanor Duvall
as Mame Dennis (segment "Mame")
as Mrs. Potts (voice)
as Dora
as Self
as Host / Mrs. Lovett (segment "Sweeney Todd")
as Jessica Fletcher
as (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Jessica Fletcher / Sarah McCullough
as Self
as Self (archive footage)
as Jessica Fletcher
as Self - Host
as Eleanor Duvall
as Emily Pollifax
as Self
as Narrator (voice)
as Dowager Empress Marie (voice)
as Mrs. Potts (voice)
as Jessica Fletcher
as Self
as Self
as Mrs. Santa Claus
as Self - Guest
as Self
as Narrator
as Angela Lansbury
as Lady Penelope Berrington
as Self (archive footage)
as (archive footage)
as Self
as Mrs. Ada Harris
as Sylvia
as Narrator (voice)
as Self - Performer
as Self - Chanteuse
as Mrs. Potts (voice)
as Self - Actress
as Agatha McGee
as Penelope Keeling
as Nan Moore
as Herself
as Marchesa Allabrandi
as Jessica Fletcher
as Granny
as Alice Garrett
as Aunt Hortense Boutin
as Amanda Fenwick
as Ann Royce McClain
as Ruth
as Mommy Fortuna (voice)
as Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney
as Nellie Lovett
as Jessica Fletcher
as Miss Marple
as Miss Froy
as Self
as Salome Otterbourne
as Sister Theresa / Narrator (voice)
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Self
as Miss Price
as Self
as Countess Herthe von Ornstein
as Self - Guest
as Gloria
as Mama Jean Bello
as Lady Blystone
as Claudia
as Phyllis
as Elfie van Donck
as Isabel Boyd
as Self
as Sybil Logan
as Mrs. Iselin
as Self
as Annabell Willart
as Sarah Lee Gates
as Mavis Pruitt
as Countess Lina
as Pearl
as Mabel Claremont
as Minnie Littlejohn
as Vera Wayne
as Self - Performer
as Self - Host / Presenter
as Self - Presenter / Performer / Winner
as Self - Host/Performer
as Self - Host/Presenter
as Self - Presenter
as Self - Host / Performer
as Self - Winner/Presenter
as Self - Nominee/Presenter
as Self - Host /Performer
as Self - Presenter/Winner
as Myra Leeds
as Princess Gwendolyn
as Tally Dickenson
as Vera Wayne
as Madame Valentine
as Doris Hillman
as Justina Marshall
as Judith Beresford
as Valeska Chauvel
as Self
as Daphne Rutledge
as Lola Walker
as Leslie Waldridge
as Self
as Penelope Keeling
as Dora
as Florie Vandrop
as Mrs. Edwards
as Self - Mystery Guest
as Christine Manson
as Rosie
as Semadar
as Audrey Quail
as Self
as Queen Ann
as Kay Thorndyke
as Susan Bratten
as Mabel Sabre
as Clotilde de Marelle
as London Specialty
as Dusty Millard
as Em
as Sibyl Vane
as Edwina Brown
as Nancy
as Self - Nominee
as Self - Presenter