The daughter of an actress and granddaughter of a high-ranking politician, Angela Lansbury was born in London on October 16, 1925. Her family fled to New York to escape the blitz of World War II, but Lansbury soon moved to Hollywood, earning an Oscar nomination for her debut film role in Gaslight (1944). She also received Oscar nominations for her performances in The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945) and The Manchurian Candidate (1962).Known for playing strong women, Lansbury balanced her film work with roles in the theater, winning Tony Awards for her appearances in "Mame," "Dear World," "Gypsy" and "Sweeney Todd."
The character Lansbury is most associated with is Jessica Fletcher from the long-running TV series "Murder, She Wrote." Other notable films for Lansbury include The Harvey Girls, The Long, Hot Summer, The Mirror Crack'd and Beauty and the Beast.
AddThe Harvey GirlsOn a train trip west to become a mail-order bride, Susan Bradley (Judy Garland) meets a cheery crew of young women traveling to open a Harvey House restaurant at a remote whistle stop. When Susan's marriage plans fall through, she joins up with the Harvey Girls -- and many great musical numbers... Read More
AddThe Company of WolvesOn the surface, the classic "Little Red Riding Hood" seems nothing more than a dark children's tale with an ending that exemplifies the proverbial triumph of good versus evil. But Neil Jordan's retelling makes it a lush and complicated mystery, with an adolescent girl, Rosaleen (Sarah Patterson),... Read More
AddSweeney Todd: Demon Barber of Fleet StreetWrongly imprisoned (and completely insane) barber Benjamin Barker (George Hearn) is released from prison only to find that a corrupt judge is tormenting his daughter. Assuming the name Sweeney Todd, Barker decides it's time to cut more than just the judge's hair! Angela Lansbury is delightful as the... Read More
Add AllMurder, She Wrote: Season 1On the outside, Jessica Fletcher (Angela Lansbury), a retired Maine schoolteacher turned mystery writer, appears to be quiet and unassuming. But she may actually be one of the best gumshoes ever, as evidenced by her innate ability to ferret out the true criminals in this delightful, long-running... Read More
Add AllMurder, She Wrote: Season 10Mystery writer and part-time sleuth Jessica Fletcher (Angela Lansbury) continues tracking down the bad guys in this 10th season of the popular series. A man's murder seems to be tied to his plan to level a home where Ernest Hemingway once stayed; a homeowner is found with a wooden stake driven... Read More
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