It’s not surprising that over her long acting career — which began with an Academy Award nomination for Gaslight in her late teens, and continued over her lifetime — the star shared a few pearls of wisdom. We’ve selected a handful of our favorites to share with you that can inspire and remind us all to seize the gift of life and all that it has to offer. Tartar, Andre (June 16, 2012). " Anastasia Headed to Broadway With Angela Lansbury". Vulture. Archived from the original on May 12, 2013 . Retrieved December 15, 2022.

Polaneczky, Ronnie (March 15, 2017). "Polaneczky: Who Knew Murder, She Wrote Character was a Gay Icon?". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on July 18, 2021 . Retrieved July 18, 2021. In a career stretching from ingénue to dowager, from elegant heroine to depraved villainess, [Lansbury] has displayed durability and flexibility, as well as a highly admired work ethic.That year, Lansbury's grandfather died, and with the onset of the Blitz, Macgill decided to take Angela, Bruce and Edgar to the United States; Isolde remained in Britain with her new husband, the actor Peter Ustinov. Macgill secured a job supervising 60 British children who were being evacuated to North America aboard the Duchess of Athol, arriving with them in Montreal, Canada, in August 1940. [16] She then proceeded by train to New York City, where she was financially sponsored by a Wall Street businessman, Charles T. Smith, moving in with his family at their home at Mahopac, New York. [17] Lansbury gained a scholarship from the American Theatre Wing to study at the Feagin School of Drama and Radio, where she appeared in performances of William Congreve's The Way of the World and Oscar Wilde's Lady Windermere's Fan. She graduated in March 1942, by which time the family had moved to a flat in Morton Street, Greenwich Village. [18] Career breakthrough: 1942–1945 [ edit ] Windeler, Robert (June 29, 1968). 'Angela Lansbury a Hit in Coast Mame.' The New York Times. p. 19. 'She played it [Mame]...in San Francisco for seven weeks... The show is here also for a seven- week run...In September, Miss Lansbury will be involved with Dear World.' Oliver, Myrna (December 8, 2005). "Howard Gotlieb, 79; Archivist Collected Personal Papers of Notables of the 20th Century". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on January 3, 2016 . Retrieved January 3, 2016.

Murder, She Wrote" Star Angela Lansbury Dies at 96". CBS News. October 11, 2022. Archived from the original on October 11, 2022 . Retrieved October 11, 2022.British and American actress Angela Lansbury was known for her prolific work in theatre, film, and television. Hutchins, Michael H. ' Sweeney Todd listing, Original Broadway production, cast notes; 1980 National Touring Production'. Sondheimguide.com. Retrieved August 18, 2011. Indulge in small ceremonies that are comforting. Angela still has tea in the afternoon with a cookie to enjoy peace and quiet. Taking a walk. Angela briskly walks down the street in khaki pants, a button up shirt, and a sweater around her shoulders. Don’t forget your sunscreen! In Ireland, our gardener] had no idea who I was. Nobody there did. I was just Mrs. Shaw, which suited me down to the ground. I had absolute anonymity in those days, which was wonderful.