Angela Lansbury's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Angela Lansbury. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Legacy & Impact

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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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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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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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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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.

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.

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).

2002: BAFTA Lifetime Achievement Award

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

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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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: 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.

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.

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.

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.