The Mysterious Angela Lansbury: A Legend of Cinema

Hollywood Legend: Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury is a renowned actress with a career spanning seven decades. Born in London, Lansbury moved to the United States as a teenager and quickly made a name for herself on Broadway. She is best known for her iconic roles in films such as "Gaslight," "The Manchurian Candidate," and the television series "Murder, She Wrote." Lansbury has received multiple awards for her work, including several Golden Globes and Tony Awards. She is truly a legend of Hollywood.

1. Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Synopsis: In this classic Disney animated film, a young woman named Belle finds herself imprisoned in an enchanted castle belonging to a terrifying beast, who hides a generous heart.

Actors: Angela Lansbury, Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson

Release date: November 23, 1991

Box office receipts: $425,350,553

Other information: Angela Lansbury lends her voice to the character of Mrs. Potts, the enchanted teapot.

2. Anastasia (1997)

Synopsis: Inspired by the story of Russian Princess Anastasia, this animated film follows a young woman seeking to discover her true identity and her past.

Actors: Angela Lansbury, Meg Ryan, John Cusack

Release date: November 21, 1997

Box office receipts: $139,804,348

Other information: Lansbury lends her voice to the character of Grand Duchess Marie.

3. Murder on the Orient Express (1974)

Synopsis: During her vacation on a Mediterranean island, detective Hercule Poirot is tasked with investigating a mysterious murder among the guests of a luxury hotel.

Actors: Angela Lansbury, Peter Ustinov, Maggie Smith

Release date: November 29, 1974

Box office receipts: $22,447,435

Other information: Lansbury portrays Salome Otterbourne, a mystery novelist.

4. The Little Mermaid (1989)

Synopsis: In this Disney animated film, a young mermaid named Ariel dreams of becoming human to live on land and explore the world outside the ocean.

Actors: Angela Lansbury, Jodi Benson, Christopher Daniel Barnes

Release date: November 17, 1989

Box office receipts: $211,343,479

Other information: Lansbury lends her voice to the character of Ariel's grandmother, Queen Athena.

5. The Carriage Return (1976)

Synopsis: During a journey on the Orient Express, Hercule Poirot finds himself investigating a murder committed aboard the luxury train.

Actors: Angela Lansbury, Albert Finney, Lauren Bacall

Release date: September 24, 1976

Box office receipts: $36,829,958

Other information: Lansbury plays the role of Princess Dragomiroff.

6. Ghosts in Celebration (1988)

Synopsis: A grumpy businessman is haunted by the ghosts of three Christmas spirits, who seek to show him the importance of generosity and family.

Actors: Angela Lansbury, George C. Scott, Frank Finlay

Release date: December 17, 1988

Box office receipts: $5,019,765

Other information: Lansbury portrays Mrs. Dilber, the protagonist's housekeeper.

7. Miracle on 34th Street (1994)

Synopsis: When a department store Santa is replaced by an old man claiming to be the real Santa Claus, a young girl and her mother working in the store must prove his true identity.

Actors: Angela Lansbury, Richard Attenborough, Elizabeth Perkins

Release date: November 18, 1994

Box office receipts: $46,264,436

Other information: Lansbury plays the role of Doris Walker, the main character's mother.

8. Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang (2010)

Synopsis: Nanny McPhee arrives at the family farm to help a young mother care for her unruly children while their father is at war, bringing with her lessons of important values.

Actors: Angela Lansbury, Emma Thompson, Maggie Gyllenhaal

Release date: March 26, 2010

Box office receipts: $93,251,121

Other information: Lansbury portrays Aunt Adelaide.

9. The Savage Fury (1972)

Synopsis: When a businessman finds himself isolated in the wilderness after a plane crash, he must fight for survival against wild animals and hostile natives.

Actors: Angela Lansbury, Oliver Reed, Jack Hawkins

Release date: July 26, 1972

Box office receipts: $66,000,000

Other information: Lansbury plays Miss Willis.

10. Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)

Synopsis: Three children evacuated from London during World War II discover a way to make a bed fly thanks to a magic spell and embark on a fantastic adventure.

Actors: Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, Roddy McDowall

Release date: December 11, 1971

Box office receipts: $17,871,174

Other information: Lansbury portrays Eglantine Price, an apprentice witch.