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Angela Lansbury

Dame Angela Lansbury was a British-American-Irish actress, producer, and comedian with an 80-year career spanning film, stage, and television. Based primarily in the United States, her extensive body of work garnered international recognition.

October 16, 1925: Birth of Angela Lansbury

On October 16, 1925, Angela Brigid Lansbury was born in Regent's Park, central London, to Moyna Macgill and Edgar Lansbury.

October 16, 1925: Angela Lansbury's birth

On October 16, 1925, Angela Brigid Lansbury was born. She later became a British-American-Irish actress known for her extensive career in film, stage, and television.

January 1930: Birth of twin brothers

In January 1930, Angela Lansbury's mother, Moyna Macgill, gave birth to twin boys, Bruce and Edgar, leading the family to move to a larger house in Mill Hill, north London.

1934: Education at South Hampstead High School

From 1934, Angela Lansbury received her education at South Hampstead High School until 1939.

1938: Gas Light play

In 1938, Patrick Hamilton's play "Gas Light", was published. The mystery-thriller, served as the basis for the script of the 1944 film "Gaslight", in which Angela Lansbury played a supporting role.

1939: End of education at South Hampstead High School

In 1939, Angela Lansbury's education at South Hampstead High School came to an end.

August 1940: Arrival in Montreal

In August 1940, Angela Lansbury, along with her mother and brothers, arrived in Montreal, Canada, aboard the Duchess of Atholl after evacuating Britain due to the Blitz.

1940: Acting studies

In 1940, Angela Lansbury began studying acting at the Webber Douglas School of Singing and Dramatic Art in Kensington, west London.

1940: Move to the United States

In 1940, to escape the Blitz in London, Angela Lansbury moved to the United States and began studying acting in New York City.

March 1942: Graduation from Feagin School

In March 1942, Angela Lansbury graduated from the Feagin School of Drama and Radio, having studied there on a scholarship from the American Theatre Wing.

August 1942: Return to New York City

In August 1942, Angela Lansbury returned to New York City, after which she and her brothers followed their mother to Hollywood, Los Angeles to resurrect her cinematic career.

1942: Move to Hollywood and signing with MGM

In 1942, Angela Lansbury moved to Hollywood and signed a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), securing her first film roles.

1944: Role in National Velvet

In 1944, Angela Lansbury appeared as Edwina Brown in "National Velvet", a commercially successful film where she developed a lifelong friendship with co-star Elizabeth Taylor.

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1944: First film roles

In 1944, Angela Lansbury obtained her first film roles in "Gaslight" and "National Velvet".

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1944: Robert Osborne on Angela Lansbury's Contribution to Movies

Robert Osborne of Turner Classic Movies presented Angela Lansbury with the Oscar in 2013, stating that "Angela has been adding class, talent, beauty, and intelligence to the movies" since 1944.

September 27, 1945: Marriage to Richard Cromwell

On September 27, 1945, Angela Lansbury married Richard Cromwell, an artist and decorator. The marriage was troubled and ended in divorce.

1945: Role in The Picture of Dorian Gray

In 1945, Angela Lansbury appeared in "The Picture of Dorian Gray", a film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's novel.

1945: Marriage to Richard Cromwell

In 1945, Angela Lansbury married actor Richard Cromwell.

September 11, 1946: Divorce from Richard Cromwell

On September 11, 1946, Angela Lansbury was granted a divorce from Richard Cromwell, although they remained friends until his death.

December 1946: Meeting Peter Shaw

In December 1946, Angela Lansbury was introduced to Peter Pullen Shaw, an aspiring actor, at a party held by Hurd Hatfield in Ojai Valley.

1946: Divorce from Richard Cromwell

In 1946, Angela Lansbury divorced Richard Cromwell after he came out as gay.

1946: Appearance in The Harvey Girls

In 1946, Angela Lansbury played her first American character as Em, a honky-tonk saloon singer in the Oscar-winning Wild West musical "The Harvey Girls".

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1947: Appearances in films

In 1947, Angela Lansbury appeared in "Till the Clouds Roll By", "If Winter Comes" and "The Private Affairs of Bel Ami".

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1948: Appearances in films and radio

In 1948, Angela Lansbury appeared in "Tenth Avenue Angel", "The Three Musketeers", "State of the Union" and in an audio adaptation of Somerset Maugham's "Of Human Bondage" for NBC University Theatre.

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1948: Cinema sales slump

In 1948, the cinema industry experienced a slump in sales, which impacted film budgets and staffing at companies like MGM.

August 1949: Marriage to Peter Shaw

In August 1949, Angela Lansbury married Peter Shaw at St. Columba's Church in Knightsbridge, London, followed by a honeymoon in France.

1949: Appearances in films and radio

In 1949, Angela Lansbury appeared in "The Red Danube", "Samson and Delilah" and starred in NBC University Theatre's adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice".

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1949: Marriage to Peter Shaw

In 1949, Angela Lansbury married actor and producer Peter Shaw.

1950: Television appearance

In 1950, Angela Lansbury appeared in an episode of "Robert Montgomery Presents" adapted from A.J. Cronin's "The Citadel".

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1951: Naturalization as US citizens

In 1951, Angela Lansbury and Peter Shaw became naturalized US citizens, while retaining their British citizenship via dual nationality.

1951: Appearance in Kind Lady

In 1951, Angela Lansbury appeared as a villainous maidservant in "Kind Lady".

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1951: Became a US Citizen

In 1951, Angela Lansbury became a US citizen, while retaining her British citizenship.

1952: Birth of Anthony Peter Shaw

In 1952, Angela Lansbury and Peter Shaw had their first child, Anthony Peter.

1952: Appearance in Mutiny

In 1952, Angela Lansbury appeared as a French adventuress in "Mutiny".

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1952: Termination of MGM contract and birth of first child

In 1952, Angela Lansbury had her manager terminate her MGM contract and gave birth to her first child, Anthony.

1952: End of MGM contract

In 1952, Angela Lansbury's contract with MGM ended after appearing in 11 further films following the success of "Gaslight" and "The Picture of Dorian Gray".

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April 1953: Birth of daughter Deirdre Angela Shaw

In April 1953, Angela Lansbury's daughter, Deirdre Angela Shaw, was born.

1953: Birth of Deirdre Angela Shaw

In 1953, Angela Lansbury and Peter Shaw had their second child, Deirdre Angela.

1954: Minor role in A Life at Stake

In 1954, Angela Lansbury, returning to cinema as a freelance actress, obtained a minor role in the film *A Life at Stake*, continuing her work as an older, maternal figure.

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1955: Roles in 'A Lawless Street' and 'The Purple Mask'

In 1955, Angela Lansbury appeared in *A Lawless Street* and *The Purple Mask*, later calling *The Purple Mask* 'the worst movie I ever made'.

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1955: Publication of 'Auntie Mame'

In 1955, Patrick Dennis' novel, *Auntie Mame*, was published.

Auntie Mame: An Irreverent Escapade
Auntie Mame: An Irreverent Escapade

1956: Roles in 'The Court Jester' and 'Please Murder Me'

In 1956, Angela Lansbury played Princess Gwendolyn in *The Court Jester*, and took on the role of a wife who kills her husband in *Please Murder Me*.

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April 1957: Broadway debut in Hotel Paradiso

In April 1957, Angela Lansbury debuted on Broadway at the Henry Miller Theatre in *Hotel Paradiso*, a French burlesque. While the play ran for only 15 weeks, Lansbury's role as Marcel Cat earned her good reviews.

1958: Roles in 'The Long Hot Summer' and 'The Reluctant Debutante'

In 1958, Angela Lansbury appeared as Minnie Littlejohn in *The Long Hot Summer*, and as Mabel Claremont in *The Reluctant Debutante*, filming in Paris for the latter. These appearances restored her status as an 'A-picture actress'.

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1958: Rosalind Russell plays Mame

In 1958, Rosalind Russell played Mame in the non-musical film adaptation.

1959: Move to Malibu

In 1959, Angela Lansbury and her family moved to Malibu, settling into a house on the Pacific Coast Highway to escape the Hollywood scene.

1959: Appearance in Summer of the Seventeenth Doll

In 1959, Angela Lansbury had a well-reviewed appearance in *Summer of the Seventeenth Doll*, which was filmed in Australia.

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1960: Roles in 'A Breath of Scandal' and 'The Dark at the Top of the Stairs'

In 1960, Angela Lansbury appeared in *A Breath of Scandal* and her role as Mavis in *The Dark at the Top of the Stairs* drew critical acclaim.

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1961: Appearance in Blue Hawaii

In 1961, Angela Lansbury appeared in *Blue Hawaii* as the mother of Elvis Presley's character, who was only ten years her junior. Despite finding the film of poor quality, she agreed to appear in it because she 'was desperate'.

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1962: Appearance in 'All Fall Down' and 'The Manchurian Candidate'

In 1962, Angela Lansbury appeared in *All Fall Down* as a manipulative mother, and in *The Manchurian Candidate* as Eleanor Iselin, despite being only three years older than Laurence Harvey, who played her son. She received her third Best Supporting Actress Academy Award nomination for *The Manchurian Candidate*.

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1962: Role in The Manchurian Candidate

In 1962, Angela Lansbury received widespread acclaim for her role in "The Manchurian Candidate", frequently ranked as one of her best performances.

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1963: Performance in 'In the Cool of the Day'

In 1963, Angela Lansbury performed as Sybil Logan in *In the Cool of the Day*, a film she later denounced as awful.

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April 1964: Opening of 'Anyone Can Whistle' on Broadway

In April 1964, Angela Lansbury's first theatrical musical, *Anyone Can Whistle*, opened at the Majestic Theatre on Broadway. The experimental work was critically panned and closed after nine performances.

1965: Appearances in 'The Greatest Story Ever Told', 'Harlow', and 'The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders'

In 1965, Angela Lansbury appeared in *The Greatest Story Ever Told*, though was almost entirely cut from the final edit. She also appeared as Mama Jean Bello in *Harlow* and as Lady Blystone in *The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders*.

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May 1966: Opening of Mame on Broadway

In May 1966, Angela Lansbury starred as Mame Dennis in the musical *Mame*, which opened at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway. The role gained her a cult gay following, as Mame Dennis was 'every gay person's idea of glamour'.

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November 1966: Appearance on Perry Como's Thanksgiving Special

In November 1966, Angela Lansbury made a television appearance on Perry Como's Thanksgiving Special.

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1966: Appearance in 'Mister Buddwing'

In 1966, Angela Lansbury appeared as Gloria in *Mister Buddwing*. Despite many well-received cinematic roles, 'celluloid superstardom' evaded Lansbury, leading to dissatisfaction with minor roles.

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1966: Starring in Mame

In 1966, Angela Lansbury gained stardom for playing the leading role in the Broadway musical "Mame", winning her first Tony Award and becoming a gay icon.

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1967: Guest of honor at March of Dimes benefit luncheon

In 1967, Angela Lansbury appeared as the guest of honour at the March of Dimes annual benefit luncheon.

1968: Musical Performance at Academy Awards and Co-hosting the Tony Awards

In 1968, Angela Lansbury was invited to star in a musical performance for the Academy Awards ceremony and co-hosted that year's Tony Awards with Peter Ustinov. She was also elected 'Woman of the Year' by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Club.

February 1969: Opening of Dear World on Broadway

In February 1969, Angela Lansbury performed in Dear World, a musical adaptation of Jean Giraudoux's The Madwoman of Chaillot, which opened at Broadway's Mark Hellinger Theatre. She received her second Tony Award for the performance, but the show was critically panned and ended after 132 performances.

1970: Roles in 'Something for Everyone' and 'Bedknobs and Broomsticks'

In 1970, Angela Lansbury appeared in *Something for Everyone* as Countess von Ornstein, filming in Bavaria. She also played the lead role of Eglantine Price in the Disney film *Bedknobs and Broomsticks*, leading to her publicizing the film on television.

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1970: Move to Ireland

In 1970, amid personal difficulties, Angela Lansbury moved from California to County Cork, Ireland.

1970: Family Traumas and Relocation

The year 1970 was difficult for the Lansbury family. Peter underwent a hip replacement, Anthony suffered a heroin overdose, and their Malibu home was destroyed in a brush fire. As a result, they purchased Knockmourne Glebe in County Cork, Ireland, to help Anthony recover from his addiction.

1971: Role in Bedknobs and Broomsticks

In 1971, Angela Lansbury appeared in the Disney film "Bedknobs and Broomsticks".

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1972: Return to London's West End and Revival of Mame

In 1972, Angela Lansbury returned to London's West End to perform in *All Over*. This was followed by a touring revival of *Mame* in the United States.

May 1973: Starring in Gypsy in London's West End

In May 1973, Angela Lansbury began starring as Rose in the musical *Gypsy* in London's West End, earning a standing ovation and rave reviews.

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1974: Gypsy Tours the US, Receives Sarah Siddons Award

In 1974, following the London run, *Gypsy* toured the US. Angela Lansbury was awarded the Sarah Siddons Award for her performance in Chicago.

January 1975: Gypsy on Broadway

In January 1975, *Gypsy* ran on Broadway. It was a critical success, earning Lansbury her third Tony Award.

November 1975: Death of Lansbury's Mother

In November 1975, Angela Lansbury's mother died.

December 1975: Performance as Gertrude in Hamlet

In December 1975, Angela Lansbury obtained the role of Gertrude in the National Theatre Company's production of William Shakespeare's *Hamlet*, staged at the Old Vic.

May 1976: Hamlet at the Old Vic ends

In May 1976, the National Theatre Company's production of William Shakespeare's *Hamlet*, staged at the Old Vic, and featuring Angela Lansbury as Gertrude, ended.

1976: Cosmetic Surgery

In 1976, Angela Lansbury underwent cosmetic surgery on her neck.

April 1978: Performance in The King and I

In April 1978, Angela Lansbury appeared in 24 performances of a revival of the musical *The King and I* staged at Broadway's Uris Theatre, playing the role of Mrs Anna.

March 1979: Appearance in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

In March 1979, Angela Lansbury appeared as Nellie Lovett in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, a Sondheim musical directed by Harold Prince at the Uris Theatre. She starred alongside Len Cariou.

1979: Appearance in The Lady Vanishes

In 1979, Angela Lansbury appeared as Miss Froy in The Lady Vanishes, a remake of Alfred Hitchcock's 1938 film.

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October 1980: Return to Sweeney Todd Role for US Tour

In October 1980, Angela Lansbury returned to the role of Nellie Lovett in Sweeney Todd for a ten-month US tour. The production was filmed and broadcast on the Entertainment Channel.

1982: Appearance in Little Gloria... Happy at Last

In 1982, Angela Lansbury appeared in the television film Little Gloria... Happy at Last with Bette Davis.

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1982: Voice Role in The Last Unicorn

In 1982, Angela Lansbury provided the voice of the witch Mommy Fortuna in the animated film The Last Unicorn.

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1982: Role in A Little Family Business and induction into the American Theatre Hall of Fame

In 1982, Angela Lansbury took on the role in A Little Family Business, set in Baltimore, which faced protests for anti-Japanese slurs. In 1982, Lansbury was also inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame.

1983: Starring in The Pirates of Penzance and CBS's The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story

In 1983, Angela Lansbury starred as Ruth in The Pirates of Penzance and appeared in CBS's The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story.

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1983: Acceptance of Role in Murder, She Wrote

In 1983, Angela Lansbury was offered roles in a sitcom and a detective drama, Murder, She Wrote, and chose the latter, appreciating the character of Jessica Fletcher.

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September 30, 1984: Premiere of Murder, She Wrote

On September 30, 1984, the pilot episode of Murder, She Wrote, "The Murder of Sherlock Holmes", premiered on CBS. The show proved popular and was designed as inoffensive family viewing.

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1984: Starring in Murder, She Wrote

In 1984, Angela Lansbury achieved worldwide fame for her role as Jessica Fletcher in the American whodunit series "Murder, She Wrote".

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1984: Appearances in The Company of Wolves, A Talent for Murder, Lace and The First Olympics: Athens 1896

In 1984, Angela Lansbury appeared in Gothic fantasy film The Company of Wolves, BBC television film A Talent for Murder, and miniseries Lace and The First Olympics: Athens 1896.

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1986: Co-hosting Liberty Weekend Tribute and acting in Rage of Angels: The Story Continues

In 1986, Angela Lansbury co-hosted the New York Philharmonic's televised Liberty Weekend tribute to the Statue of Liberty with Kirk Douglas and appeared in Rage of Angels: The Story Continues.

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1987: Cosmetic Surgery

In 1987, Angela Lansbury underwent cosmetic surgery on her neck.

1987: Spin-off The Law & Harry McGraw

In 1987, a spin-off of Murder, She Wrote was produced, called The Law & Harry McGraw. However, it proved short-lived.

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1988: Portrayal in Shootdown

In 1988, Angela Lansbury portrayed Nan Moore in Shootdown, a movie about the mother of a victim of the Korean Air Lines Flight 007 plane crash.

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1988: Release of Angela Lansbury's Positive Moves

In 1988, Angela Lansbury released a VHS video titled Angela Lansbury's Positive Moves: My Personal Plan for Fitness and Well-Being, outlining her exercise routine.

1989: Appearance in The Shell Seekers

In 1989, Angela Lansbury was featured in The Shell Seekers, playing an Englishwoman recuperating from a heart attack.

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1989: Corymore Productions Co-Producing Murder, She Wrote

In 1989, Angela Lansbury's company, Corymore Productions, began co-producing Murder, She Wrote with Universal.

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1990: Publication of Positive Moves Book

In 1990, Angela Lansbury published a book titled Positive Moves co-written with Mimi Avins, which she dedicated to her mother.

1990: Starring in The Love She Sought

In 1990, Angela Lansbury starred in The Love She Sought as an American school teacher who falls in love with a Catholic priest while visiting Ireland.

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1990: Consideration of Ending Murder, She Wrote

In 1990, Angela Lansbury stated that the 1990-1991 season of Murder, She Wrote would be its last due to her tiring of the series.

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1991: Growing Younger Audience for Murder, She Wrote

By 1991, a third of Murder, She Wrote's viewers were under fifty, indicating a growing appeal to a younger audience.

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1991: Change of Mind Regarding End of Murder, She Wrote

In 1991, Angela Lansbury changed her mind about ending Murder, She Wrote after being appointed executive producer for the 1992-1993 season.

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1991: Voice work in Beauty and the Beast

In 1991, Angela Lansbury contributed voice work to the animated film "Beauty and the Beast".

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1991: Building Corymore House

In 1991, Angela Lansbury had Corymore House built as a family home overlooking the Celtic Sea at Ballywilliam, County Cork.

1992: Lansbury Appointed Executive Producer for Murder, She Wrote

Angela Lansbury was appointed executive producer for the 1992-1993 season of Murder, She Wrote, which she felt made it far more interesting to her.

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1993: Shift of Setting to New York City for Murder, She Wrote

In 1993, for the seventh season, the primary setting of Murder, She Wrote moved to New York City to attract younger viewers, with Jessica Fletcher teaching criminology at Manhattan University.

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May 1994: Hip Replacement Surgery

In May 1994, Angela Lansbury underwent hip replacement surgery.

1994: Perfect Score on Lovability Index

A 1994 article in People magazine awarded Angela Lansbury a perfect score on its "lovability index".

1994: Commander of the Order of the British Empire

In the 1994 Birthday Honours, Angela Lansbury was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE).

May 19, 1996: Final Episode of Murder, She Wrote

The final episode of Murder, She Wrote aired on May 19, 1996. It was moved to Thursdays which upset Lansbury and led to its cancellation.

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1996: Mrs. Santa Claus Television Film

In 1996, Angela Lansbury starred in the television film Mrs. Santa Claus, which proved to be a ratings success after initial plans for a Murder, She Wrote musical film fell through.

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1996: End of Murder, She Wrote

In 1996, after twelve seasons, the detective drama series "Murder, She Wrote", starring Angela Lansbury, came to an end. She co-owned Corymore Productions and was the executive producer during the final four seasons.

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1997: Murder, She Wrote: South By Southwest

In 1997, Angela Lansbury continued the role of Jessica Fletcher in the made-for-television film Murder, She Wrote: South By Southwest.

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1997: Voice work in Anastasia

In 1997, Angela Lansbury contributed voice work to the animated film "Anastasia".

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1997: Voice of the Empress Dowager in Anastasia

In 1997, Angela Lansbury lent her voice to the character of the Empress Dowager for the film Anastasia.

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2000: Murder, She Wrote: A Story To Die For

In 2000, Angela Lansbury starred in the made-for-television film Murder, She Wrote: A Story To Die For.

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2001: Withdrawal from The Visit

In 2001, Angela Lansbury dropped out of the lead role in The Visit before it opened due to her husband's deteriorating health.

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2001: Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man

In 2001, Angela Lansbury starred in the made-for-television film Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man.

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2002: BAFTA Lifetime Achievement Award

In 2002, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) gave Angela Lansbury a Lifetime Achievement Award.

January 2003: Death of Peter Shaw

In January 2003, Angela Lansbury's husband, Peter Shaw, died of congestive heart failure at their Brentwood home.

2003: Death of Peter Shaw

Angela Lansbury's husband, Peter Shaw, died in 2003; they had been married since 1949.

2003: Murder, She Wrote: The Celtic Riddle

In 2003, Angela Lansbury starred in the made-for-television film Murder, She Wrote: The Celtic Riddle.

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2005: Appearance in Nanny McPhee

In 2005, Angela Lansbury appeared in the family film "Nanny McPhee".

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2005: Appearance in Nanny McPhee and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

In 2005, Angela Lansbury appeared in the film Nanny McPhee as Aunt Adelaide, which helped her cope with her husband's death. She also starred in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, for which she received an Emmy nomination.

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2005: Knee Replacement Surgery

In 2005, Angela Lansbury underwent knee replacement surgery.

2006: Purchase of Manhattan Condominium

In 2006, wanting to spend more time in New York City, Angela Lansbury purchased a $2 million condominium in Manhattan.

May 2007: Broadway Return in Deuce

In May 2007, Angela Lansbury returned to Broadway after a 23-year absence in Deuce, receiving a Tony Award nomination.

2007: Profile in The New York Times

A 2007 interviewer for The New York Times described Angela Lansbury as "one of the few actors it makes sense to call beloved".

2007: Reflections on Academy Award Nominations

Reflecting on her three nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2007, Angela Lansbury stated that she was glad she did not win because she believed it would have led to a less successful career.

March 2009: Return to Broadway in Blithe Spirit

In March 2009, Angela Lansbury returned to Broadway for a revival of Blithe Spirit, earning her fifth Tony Award.

December 2009: Broadway Revival of A Little Night Music

From December 2009 to June 2010, Angela Lansbury starred as Madame Armfeldt in a Broadway revival of A Little Night Music.

2009: Record for Emmy Nominations Without a Win

As of 2009, Angela Lansbury held the record for the most unsuccessful Emmy nominations by a performer.

May 2010: Honorary Doctoral Degree from Manhattan School of Music

In May 2010, Angela Lansbury was awarded an honorary doctoral degree from Manhattan School of Music.

June 2010: A Little Night Music Concludes

In June 2010, Angela Lansbury concluded the Broadway revival of A Little Night Music at the Walter Kerr Theatre after starring as Madame Armfeldt from December 2009, earning her a seventh Tony Award nomination.

2011: Appearance in Mr. Popper's Penguins

In 2011, Angela Lansbury appeared in the film Mr. Popper's Penguins, opposite Jim Carrey.

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July 2012: Broadway Revival of The Best Man

In July 2012, Angela Lansbury appeared as women's rights advocate Sue-Ellen Gamadge in the Broadway revival of Gore Vidal's The Best Man at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

February 2013: Australian Tour of Driving Miss Daisy

In February 2013, Angela Lansbury starred alongside James Earl Jones in an Australian tour of Driving Miss Daisy, causing her to withdraw from a role in Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel.

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Driving Miss Daisy
Driving Miss Daisy

November 2013: Academy Honorary Award

In November 2013, Angela Lansbury received an Academy Honorary Award at the Governors Awards for her lifetime achievement.

2013: Honorary Academy Award

In 2013, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors voted to bestow upon Angela Lansbury an Honorary Academy Award for her lifetime achievements in the industry.

March 2014: Blithe Spirit at the Gielgud Theatre

In March 2014, Angela Lansbury reprised her role as Madame Arcati in Blithe Spirit at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End, marking her first London stage appearance in nearly 40 years.

December 2014: Tour of Blithe Spirit across North America

From December 2014 to March 2015 Angela Lansbury joined the tour of Blithe Spirit across North America.

2014: Irish Citizenship Claim

According to a 2014 article in the Irish Independent, Angela Lansbury also held Irish citizenship.

2014: Damehood

In 2014, Angela Lansbury was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II, recognizing her contributions to drama and charitable work.

2014: Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire

In the 2014 New Year Honours, Angela Lansbury was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) for services to drama, charitable work, and philanthropy.

March 2015: Tour of Blithe Spirit across North America

From December 2014 to March 2015 Angela Lansbury joined the tour of Blithe Spirit across North America.

April 2015: Olivier Award

In April 2015, Angela Lansbury received her first Olivier Award as Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Arcati.

November 2015: Oscar Hammerstein Award

In November 2015, Angela Lansbury was awarded the Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre.

2015: Malcolm Turnbull Becomes Prime Minister of Australia

From 2015 to 2018 Angela Lansbury's cousin, Malcolm Turnbull, was Prime Minister of Australia.

December 2017: Little Women Miniseries

In December 2017, Angela Lansbury appeared as Aunt March in the BBC miniseries Little Women.

Little Women (Puffin in Bloom)
Little Women (Puffin in Bloom)

2018: Malcolm Turnbull Steps Down as Prime Minister of Australia

From 2015 to 2018 Angela Lansbury's cousin, Malcolm Turnbull, was Prime Minister of Australia.

2018: Appearance in Mary Poppins Returns

In 2018, Angela Lansbury appeared in the family film "Mary Poppins Returns".

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2018: Film Appearances

In 2018, Angela Lansbury appeared in the family film Buttons: A Christmas Tale, as well as in the film Mary Poppins Returns, where she sang the song "Nowhere To Go But Up". She also voiced the Mayor of Whoville in the animated film The Grinch.

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November 2019: The Importance of Being Earnest on Broadway

In November 2019, Angela Lansbury returned to Broadway, portraying Lady Bracknell in a one-night benefit staging of Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest for Roundabout Theatre Company's American Airlines Theatre.

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October 11, 2022: Death of Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury died in her sleep at her home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on October 11, 2022, at the age of 96.

October 11, 2022: Angela Lansbury's death

On October 11, 2022, Angela Lansbury, the British-American-Irish actress known for her extensive 80-year career in film, stage, and television, passed away.

2022: Death

Angela Lansbury had three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren at the time of her death in 2022.

2022: Final Film Appearance in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

In 2022, Angela Lansbury made her final film appearance with a cameo role as herself in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.

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