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Angela Lansbury Biography

Birth Name:Angela Brigid Lansbury

Birth Place:Regent's Park, London, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Recipient of the John F․ Kennedy Center Honors in 2000 for her services to the arts
Has served as a trustee of the American Theatre Wing
Was appointed a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II in 2014
Actively participates in charities and foundations such as Actors Fund of America, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Career Transitions for Dancers
Quote: "Actors are not made, they are born․"
Quote: "(On recording the title song for Disney animated film "Beauty and the Beast") "I came with the voice and accent tucked in my pocket․․․At the recording session, the atmosphere was one of great excitement, knowing that you were recording something special for posterity․ The sense of first-night nerves and jitters was all there․ I was so nervous that I rattled the music stand as I turned the pages․""
Well known for her role in the series "Murder, She Wrote․"
Widely regarded as a character actress for the versatile roles she takes on
Evacuated to the U․S․ during the World War II blitz
Was in contention for the role of Nurse Ratchet in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest․"

Awards

1944Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
1945Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
1946Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
1946Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actress: winner
1962NBR Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
1963Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
1963Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actress: winner
1963Golden Laurel-Top Female Supporting Performance: nominated
1971Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1972Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1978NBR Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
1979BAFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1982Saturn Award-Best Actress: nominated
1983ACE-Actress in a Theatrical or Musical Program: winner
1983Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special: nominated
1984Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1985Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: winner
1985Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
1985Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
1986Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
1986Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
1987Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: winner
1987Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
1988Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
1988Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
1989Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
1989Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
1990Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: winner
1990Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
1991ACCA-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
1991Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
1991Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
1992Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: winner
1992Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
1993American Television Award-Best Actress in a Dramatic Series: nominated
1993Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
1993Grammy-Album of the Year: nominated
1993Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
1994Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
1995Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1995Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
1995Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
1996Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
1997OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
1998Annie-Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting by a Female Performer in an Animated Feature Production: nominated
1998OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
1998OFTA Film Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2002OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2004Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actress: nominated
2004OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
2005Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actress: nominated
2005OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: winner
2005Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2005Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2005TV Land Award-Favorite Private Eye: winner
2007TV Land Award-Favorite Lady Gumshoe: winner
2019CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
2019Ensemble Cast Award-: winner
2021OFTA TV Hall of Fame-Character: winner
2022OFTA Film Hall of Fame-Character: winner