- 1944 — Academy Award Nomination — Gaslight
- 1966 — Tony Award — Mame
- 1969 — Golden Globe — The Picture of Dorian Gray (re-release recognition)
- 1970 — Tony Award — Dear World
- 1975 — Tony Award — Gypsy
- 1979 — Tony Award — Sweeney Todd
- 1984 — 1996 — Golden Globes (4×) — Murder, She Wrote
- 1985 — 1996 — Emmy Nominations (12×) — Murder, She Wrote
- 1990 — Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre (Tony Awards tribute)
- 2009 — Tony Award — Blithe Spirit
- 2013 — Olivier Award — Blithe Spirit (London)
- 2014 — Honorary Oscar for Lifetime Achievement
- 2014 — Damehood (DBE) — Services to Drama and Charity
Becoming Angela; 1940’s–1950’s
- 1942 — Moved from wartime London to New York, beginning formal drama training.
- 1944 — Film debut in Gaslight earned her first Oscar nomination at just 19.
- 1950’s — Established herself in Hollywood, known for depth and grace beyond her years.
The Broadway Years; 1960’s–1980’s
- 1966 — Mame: Brought joy, wit, and generosity to the stage.
- 1974 — Gypsy: Portrayed Rose with fearless emotional depth and commanding presence.
- 1979 — Sweeney Todd: Her comedic brilliance met her haunting musical strength as Mrs. Lovett.
Across Generations; 1970’s–1990’s
- 1971 — Bedknobs and Broomsticks: A touch of magic and courage for a post-war world.
- 1984 — Murder, She Wrote: Jessica Fletcher, solving mysteries with warmth, intelligence, and moral grace. Our First Lady of mystery.
- 1991 — Beauty and the Beast: Her voice as Mrs. Potts became a lullaby for millions.
A Life of Achievement; 2000’s–2022
Across eight decades, Angela Lansbury redefined what it meant to be a performer, fearless, graceful, endlessly inventive. Her artistry earned her six Tony Awards, an Olivier Award, an Honorary Oscar, and the love of generations who found comfort and joy in her work.
Major Awards and Honors
The Final Curtain
“I believe that if you can stand up and do what you love, that’s a life worth living.”
– Angela Lansbury
The curtain may fall, but her light endures forever.