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Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury, a British-American actress, singer, and producer, has been a compelling force in the entertainment industry for over seven decades. Born in 1925 in London, England, Lansbury's career journey commenced in the early 1940s when she moved to the United States as a teenager. She gained immediate prominence in Hollywood with her debut movie Gaslight (1944) which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Her early career was marked by a series of successful roles in films such as The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945) and The Manchurian Candidate (1962), both of which also earned her Oscar nominations. Lansbury's career extended beyond the silver screen into the realms of television and theater. She is best known for her critically acclaimed performance in the long-running detective television series Murder, She Wrote where she played the character of Jessica Fletcher from 1984 to 1996. This role brought her international fame and won her four Golden Globe Awards. On Broadway, Lansbury's performances in Mame, Dear World, Gypsy, and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street all garnered her Tony Awards, establishing her as a versatile performer who could excel across various mediums. Off-stage and away from the camera, Lansbury made significant contributions as well. She served as an executive producer on Murder, She Wrote, demonstrating her leadership skills in the industry. Moreover, she has been a staunch advocate for arts education and has worked tirelessly towards its promotion. An illustrious career punctuated by numerous awards, including an honorary Academy Award in 2013, and various charitable endeavors have solidified Angela Lansbury's legacy as one of the most revered figures in the world of entertainment.

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