Angela Lansbury

A substantial entertainer throughout six decades, Angela Lansbury hit superstardom as a senior citizen with her memorable portrayal of detective Jessica Fletcher in the long-running murder mystery drama Murder, She Wrote. The program held top viewer ratings in the U.S., the U.K., and Italy, among other countries. Lansbury was a successful and enduring force in almost every area of entertainment. From Broadway to the silver screen, the versatile English-born actress won six Tonys and was nominated for three Oscars and 18 Emmy Awards. She also hosted broadcasts of both the Tony...