Angela Lansbury

Dame Angela Lansbury became one of Britain’s favorite exports as amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher in the long-running mystery series, Murder She Wrote.   But the legendary film, theatre, and TV actress had a career unparalleled in many ways, showcasing impressive versatility that spanned nine decades ending with her passing on October 11, 2022.

Little Women may be the ultimate aspirational coming-of-age tale and Louisa May Alcott’s novel has been adapted again and again for the big and small screen. Six times as a movie, to be precise, and another six as TV series.

A six-time Golden Globe winner, English-born actress Angela Lansbury had a long and successful career in film and television, but it was the singing and dancing on stage that built her fan base. Did she ever use music to get into character?“To be honest, no, I don’t think I have ever used it.

Four HFPA members triumphed in the 9th Annual National Arts and Entertainment Journalism (NAEJ) Awards gala held last December 4 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The competition, presented by the Los Angeles Press Club (LAPC), drew more than 1,000 entries.